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Soku Byoun serves as a Professor and holds the prestigious Carr P. Collins Endowed Chair of Finance position at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business. His academic career is centered on corporate and international finance with significant contributions to understanding capital structure, cost of capital, and risk management.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Finance, University of South Carolina (2000)
- Master of Applied Mathematics, University of Illinois – Urbana (1994)
- Master of Occupational Education, Chicago State University (1992)
- B.A. in Business Administration, Suma Cum Laude, University of Suwon, Korea (1989)
Professor Byoun's research primarily focuses on capital structure, cost of capital, bond ratings, and human capital within corporate finance. His work examines how firms manage financial structures during crises, how market competition affects capital allocation, and risk management strategies in project finance. His research demonstrates a strong connection between theoretical frameworks and practical financial applications, particularly in international contexts.
His publications span top finance journals including the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Corporate Finance, and Financial Management. These works collectively examine how financial institutions and corporations navigate complex market conditions, with particular emphasis on structural adjustments during economic downturns and international risk assessment.
Professional Recognition:
- Carr P. Collins Endowed Chair of Finance
Professor Byoun teaches courses including FIN 3310 - Introduction to Corporate Finance and FIN 5203 – Business Foundations - Finance. His professional approach emphasizes understanding the psychological aspects of financial decision-making, as evidenced by his writings on perceptual contrast bias in stock trading. His office is located at Foster Business and Innovation 320.42 at Baylor University.
