Tze Minn Mandy Tham

Dr. Tze Minn Mandy Tham is an Associate Professor of Finance (Education) and Academic Director of the Master of Science in Wealth Management at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB), Singapore Management University (SMU). She is a full-time faculty member with roles as Fellow of SMU Academy and Specialist Adult Educator (Curriculum Development) at the Institute of Adult Learning (IAL). Her expertise spans behavioral finance, wealth management, sustainable finance, and corporate governance.

• Ph.D. in Finance (2008), University of Michigan
• M.A. in Applied Economics (2006), University of Michigan
• M.Eng. (2002) and B.Eng. (1999), both in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, National University of Singapore

Her research focuses on behavioral finance, investments, and sustainable business practices. Notable studies include peer effects in equity research, executive overconfidence, and mutual fund spillover effects. She has published in top journals like Journal of Financial Economics and Management Science.

• Awards: CFA Best Paper Award (2016), NTU Business Teacher of the Year (2014), and Mitsui Life Award (2004–2005).

Dr. Tham advises PhD and DBA students on topics like wealth management and corporate finance. Her work integrates academic rigor with practical insights, contributing to SMU’s mission in education and research excellence.