Saurav Roychoudhury

Dr. Saurav Roychoudhury is a Professor of Finance and Economics at Capital University, with expertise spanning corporate finance, governance, data analytics, investments, public policy, and risk management. He earned his Ph.D. in economics (finance specialization) from West Virginia University's College of Business and Economics in 2006, alongside a master's degree in economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University and an MBA from ICFAI Business School, India.

• Professional Background: Former roles include positions at the Industrial Investment Bank of India and the Reserve Bank of India's Department of Economic Analysis and Policy.
• Certifications: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Manager (FRM).
• Research Focus: Corporate governance, innovation, risk management, economic freedom, and policy implications.

His peer-reviewed work in journals like the Journal of Economics and Finance and Corporate Ownership and Control explores intersections of finance, economics, and public policy. He received the Best Doctoral Teaching Award (2005) and Best Paper Award in Finance (2012), and secured an NSF grant as co-PI for computational finance modules. Dr. Roychoudhury actively mentors students, serves on university committees, and advises the CFA Research Challenge team. He was a visiting research scientist at the Indian Statistical Institute during 2013–14.