Sangho Lee

Sangho Lee serves as Associate Professor in the Finance, Real Estate, and Law Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona's College of Business Administration. He holds multiple leadership roles including Co-Director of the Master of Science in Financial Analytics (MSFA) program (2024-present), Faculty Fellow for University Assessment (Civic Literacy) (2024-2026), and SGSB Graduate Assessment Coordinator (2021-present).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Finance, Georgia State University, 2017
• M.S. in Finance, Seoul National University, 2011
• B.A. in Economics, summa cum laude, Seoul National University, 2009

Dr. Lee's research centers on corporate finance and investments, examining how corporate policies interact with product market dynamics. His expertise spans corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, institutional ownership, strategic alliances, and ESG investing. He investigates critical questions about director networks, stakeholder orientation, and the impact of ownership structures on competitive behavior, contributing significantly to understanding the interplay between corporate strategy and market competition.

His recent 2024 publications in Management Science and the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis demonstrate continued focus on institutional ownership effects and corporate valuation mechanisms. These works reflect his methodological rigor in analyzing large-scale financial datasets to uncover patterns in corporate decision-making and market responses.

Scientific Awards:

• Wall of COOL (Celebrating Outstanding Opportunities for Learning), Cal Poly Pomona, 2024
• Semifinalist for FMA Best Paper Award in Corporate Finance, 2020
• Graduate Teaching Excellence Award, Georgia State University, 2016
• Semifinalist for FMA Best Paper Award in Corporate Finance, 2016
• Finalist for EFMA Larry Lang Corporate Finance Best Paper Award, 2016

Dr. Lee excels in teaching through experiential learning, notably his award-winning portfolio management course featuring polytechnic simulation projects. He teaches core finance courses including FRL 4331 Seminar in Portfolio Management, FRL 3301 Investments, and FRL 3000 Managerial Finance. His MSFA program leadership demonstrates commitment to developing analytics-focused finance professionals, while his assessment roles contribute to institutional excellence in business education.

Dr. Lee maintains an active research profile through his professional website (https://sangholeefinance.com) and Google Scholar. His collaborative work with scholars like Omesh Kini and Mo Shen continues to advance understanding of corporate governance networks and strategic interactions, with ongoing projects examining director networks and alliance structures.