
معرفی
Dr. Sean Cleary is the BMO Professor of Finance at Queen's University’s Smith School of Business. He holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Toronto and is a CFA charterholder. He serves as Chair of the Institute for Sustainable Finance (ISF) and founded the Master of Finance program at Smith. His research focuses on sustainable finance, corporate finance, and investments, with over 4,700 citations in his work.
Education:
- PhD in Finance, University of Toronto (1998)
- MBA, Saint Mary’s University (1989)
- B.A. in Economics, Acadia University (1983)
Research Interests: Dr. Cleary’s work emphasizes sustainable finance, including ESG integration and climate policy analysis. He also explores corporate governance, institutional investor behavior, and market efficiency. His recent studies address the economic impacts of climate change and carbon pricing mechanisms.
Articles Trends: Recent publications highlight sustainable finance innovations, post-crisis corporate strategies, and climate adaptation costs. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical policy implications, particularly in Canada’s financial landscape.
Awards:
- Best Paper in Banking and Finance (2012 European Business Research Conference)
- Best Paper in Finance Division (2006 ASAC Conference)
Advising & Grants: Supervised over 8 PhD/Master’s students. Secured grants exceeding $900,000, including SSHRC funding for sustainable finance research. Active in professional service roles, including CFA Society advisory councils.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Institute for Sustainable Finance (ISF), a multi-disciplinary initiative fostering sustainable finance innovation and policy development.




