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Thomas Piskula is a Lecturer at the Bert W. Wasserman Department of Economics and Finance within the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College, City University of New York. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the CUNY Graduate Center, an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago, and a BA in Economics from Northwestern University. His academic career bridges extensive industry experience in fixed income portfolio management with teaching and research in econometrics and financial economics.
Education:
- Ph.D., Economics, City University of New York, Graduate Center
- Certificate Program, Investment Decisions and Behavioral Finance, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
- M.B.A., Finance, University of Chicago
- B.A., Economics, Northwestern University
Piskula specializes in Econometrics, Corporate Governance, and Fixed Income research. His work includes analyzing governance structures in banking mergers and applying quantitative methods to economic and financial problems. He has taught graduate-level courses globally in locations like Singapore, Taipei, and Paris, focusing on quantitative finance and econometrics.
Honors and Awards:
- Zicklin Teaching Excellence Award (2024)
- Best Paper by a Doctoral Student, National Business and Economic Association Annual Conference (2010)
Piskula actively engages in academic service, serving as the CFA Coordinator for the department, managing relationships with the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), and participating in committees for curriculum development and student mentorship. He has also contributed expertise in econometrics to United Nations consulting projects focused on family planning resource distribution in developing countries.
