جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Academic Profile: Damir Filipovic is a Full Professor and the Swissquote Chair in Quantitative Finance at the College of Management of Technology (CDM) of École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. He previously held academic positions at the University of Vienna, University of Munich, and Princeton University, and served as Head of the Vienna Institute of Finance. Research Focus: Quantitative finance, risk management, stochastic processes, term structure modeling, volatility risk, and machine learning applications in financial markets. Industry Collaboration: Co-developed the Swiss Solvency Test for insurance capital requirements while consulting for the Swiss Federal Office of Private Insurance. Publications: Contributed extensively to journals like Journal of Financial Economics, Mathematical Finance, and Annals of Applied Probability, with a textbook on Term-Structure Models. Academic Service: Editorial board member of multiple journals and organizer of advanced workshops on systemic risk and financial technology. Recent Research: His work emphasizes machine learning for portfolio risk management, kernel-based yield curve estimation, and robust stochastic modeling. Keynote speaker at international conferences on finance and insurance mathematics, with over 15 recent publications in 2023-2025 addressing high-dimensional financial problems, neural control systems, and causal inference in market data. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics from ETH Zurich (2000). Graduate of ETH Zurich and University of Vienna. Teaching & Mentorship: Supervises current and former EPFL Ph.D. students in quantitative finance, including Nicolas Camenzind, Joshua Hayes, Andrea Ruglioni, and ten others. Former students like Damien Ackerer and Lotfi Boudabsa now lead research in risk management. Labs & Programs: Directs EPFL's Finance and Technology Programme, leads the Computational Finance Group (CSF) at EPFL, and contributes to Swiss Finance Institute initiatives. Scientific Leadership: Served on EPFL Committee of Academic Evaluation and Doctoral Program Finance committee.

• Quantitative Finance
• Risk Management
• Machine Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andreas Fuster is an Associate Professor of Finance and SFI Senior Chair at the Swiss Finance Institute (SFI) @ EPFL, and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). He previously worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Swiss National Bank, where he maintains a part-time research advisor role. His research focuses on empirical finance (household finance, real estate, banking, fintech), macroeconomics, and behavioral economics, with recent work examining technological advancements in credit markets. He teaches courses in financial engineering, macroeconomics, and financial econometrics at EPFL. As Director of the Doctoral Program in Finance at EPFL and academic co-director of the EPFL Executive Education Fintech program, he oversees academic development and executive training. His editorial roles include Associate Editor at the Review of Financial Studies and Journal of Financial Economics . Education: Ph.D. from Harvard University, M.Phil. from Oxford University, B.A. from University of Lausanne (all in economics). Research Interests: Empirical finance, macroeconomics, behavioral and experimental economics, fintech, mortgage markets, and banking regulation. External Roles: Co-organizer of the BIS-CEPR-SCG-SFI Conference on Financial Intermediation and SNB-CIF Conference on Cryptoassets and Financial Innovation. Grants & Awards: Recognition for contributions to financial stability and policy analysis (no specific awards listed). His work has been published in top journals such as the Quarterly Journal of Economics and Review of Financial Studies. He advises on sustainable digital finance through Innosuisse and contributes to policy analysis via CEPR and the Federal Reserve Bank of NY.

• Empirical Finance
• Household Finance
• Real Estate Finance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Vesa Pursiainen is an Associate Professor at the School of Business and Economics , University of St. Gallen (SBF-HSG). His research focuses on corporate finance, fintech, environmental economics, crowdfunding, and behavioral finance, with a particular emphasis on how technology, social dynamics, and crises impact financial decisions and market behavior.

• Corporate Finance
• Fintech
• Environmental Economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Aleksander Berentsen is a Professor of Economics at the University of Basel’s Faculty of Business and Economics, specializing in Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, and nonconventional monetary policy. His research addresses topics like Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), negative interest rates, and financial innovation. He has held visiting positions at top institutions including UC Berkeley and the University of Pennsylvania, and is a research fellow at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Berentsen co-authored the influential book Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptoassets: A Comprehensive Introduction (MIT Press, 2020), and has published extensively in journals like the American Economic Review and the Review of Economic Studies. Education: Studied at the Universities of Basel, Bern, and the London School of Economics. Key roles include advisory positions for the Swiss National Bank, ECB, and Bank for International Settlements. His work bridges theoretical economics with practical policy, particularly in digital finance and monetary systems. Research Interests: Blockchain technology, CBDC design, cryptocurrency stability, monetary policy tools (e.g., negative interest rates), and financial inclusion. He explores how decentralized systems can reshape traditional financial frameworks, with a focus on liquidity, stability, and regulatory challenges. Publications highlight his contributions to understanding cryptoasset dynamics, CBDC frameworks, and the societal implications of digital currencies. His 2020 book is widely praised as a foundational text for both academics and practitioners. Current projects include zero-knowledge proofs in blockchains and CBDC remuneration strategies. Labs/Teams: Co-founded the Center for Innovative Finance at the University of Basel to advance interdisciplinary research in fintech and digital currencies.

• Blockchain Technology
• Cryptocurrencies
• Monetary Policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Samuel Maxwell Kern Alexander is a full Professor of International and European Financial Law and holds the Chair of Law and Finance at the University of Zurich's Faculty of Law. He leads the University of Zurich Competence Center for Sustainability: Finance, Law, Science and the Humanities, focusing on interdisciplinary research and teaching in sustainable finance. His roles include Co-Director of the Oxford Bank Governance Programme and participation in high-level EU supervisory initiatives. Research interests center on financial regulation, sustainable finance, banking law, and EU economic governance. Notable projects include analyzing ECB policy post-COVID-19, digital asset legal frameworks, and climate risk integration in banking regulation. He co-edited EU Sustainable Finance: Regulation, Supervision and Governance (2024) and frequently advises parliamentary committees like the UK House of Lords on financial regulatory priorities. Recent activities include keynote addresses at Madrid's EU Economic Governancy Colloquium (2025), testimony on regulatory objectives balancing (2024), and co-directing Oxford's 2023 Bank Governance Programme addressing post-SVB crisis challenges. His work bridges academic research with policy impact, emphasizing ethical banking governance and cross-border regulatory coherence. Prof. Alexander is a frequent commentator on Swiss banking crises, notably critiquing FINMA's handling of Credit Suisse (2023). He collaborates with institutions like the IMF, UNCTAD, and UBS on sustainable finance initiatives, and leads international conferences on topics like digital finance ethics and blended finance for urban development.

• International Financial Law
• Sustainable Finance Regulation
• Banking Law and Regulation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Tarun Ramadorai is Professor of Financial Economics at Imperial College London, with a distinguished career spanning household finance, financial economics, behavioral economics, real estate, and international finance. He serves as Executive Editor of the Review of Financial Studies and holds prestigious fellowships including Research Fellow of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), Senior Academic Fellow of the Asian Bureau of Finance and Economics Research (ABFER), and Nonresident Senior Fellow at the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). Education BA in Mathematics and Economics from Williams College MPhil in Economics from the University of Cambridge PhD in Business Economics from Harvard University Research Interests Professor Ramadorai's research spans household finance, financial economics, behavioral economics, real estate, and international finance. His work examines how households make financial decisions across different markets and countries, with particular focus on housing markets, investment behavior, and financial inclusion. He has established himself as a leading expert in international comparative household finance, having previously served as Principal Investigator on a transformational initiative financed by the Sloan Foundation to establish this sub-field of finance and economics. His recent research explores the intersection of technology and personal finance, housing market dynamics, and optimal tax policy. He has demonstrated how housing costs impact fertility decisions, how machine learning affects credit markets, and how privacy policies influence consumer data extraction. His work combines rigorous theoretical frameworks with innovative empirical approaches using large-scale datasets from diverse markets. Publication Trends Professor Ramadorai's recent publications reveal a strong focus on household decision-making in financial markets, with increasing attention to the digital transformation of finance. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical policy implications, particularly in emerging economies. There is a clear trend toward interdisciplinary research that combines finance, economics, and data science to address pressing questions about financial inclusion, housing affordability, and the impact of technology on traditional financial services. Scientific Awards Brattle prize for best paper in the Journal of Finance Jensen prize for the best paper in the Journal of Financial Economics Wharton School-WRDS Best Paper Award in Empirical Finance James A Lebenthal Excellence in Municipal Finance Research Prize FMA Napa Conference Best Paper Prize INQUIRE Europe third prize Viz Risk Management Best paper prize Policy Engagement and Advisory Roles Professor Ramadorai has made significant contributions to policy discussions worldwide. He served as Chairman of the Inter-Regulatory Committee on Household Finance constituted by the Reserve Bank of India, which produced the influential "Indian Household Finance" report. He has advised numerous institutions including the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, the European Securities and Markets Authority, and the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund. Currently, he co-chairs the Fintech workstream of the India-UK Financial Partnership, helping to shape the future of financial technology across borders. Research Initiatives Professor Ramadorai previously led the Initiative on International Comparative Household Finance, funded by the Sloan Foundation, which established household finance as a distinct sub-field of research. He is in the process of setting up a new initiative at Imperial College Business School to further advance this area of study. His work has influenced both academic research and practical policy interventions in financial markets around the world.

• Household Finance
• Financial Economics
• Behavioral Economics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Kern Alexander is a Chaired Full Professor of International Banking and Financial Law at the University of Zurich's Faculty of Law, leading the Chair for Law and Finance. He serves as Director of the University of Zurich Competence Center for Sustainability: Finance, Law, Science, and the Humanities, coordinating interdisciplinary research on sustainability. He is also Co-Director of the Oxford Bank Governance Programme at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, addressing strategic and regulatory challenges in global banking. His research focuses on sustainable finance, banking regulation, climate change, and financial stability, with a particular emphasis on integrating environmental and social considerations into financial systems. Awarded roles include advising the G20 on Green Banking Policy and contributing to UN initiatives on Basel III reforms. He frequently presents at international forums, including keynotes at the University of Madrid Carlos III and UK House of Lords, and publishes extensively on topics like digital finance, ESG investments, and central bank mandates. His work bridges academia and practice, influencing policy through reports such as 'Stability and Sustainability in Banking Reform' and advising institutions like UBS on sustainable finance preferences. He leads the Research Network for Sustainable Finance (SUSFIN), fostering collaboration among universities, policymakers, and industry. His research spans macro-prudential regulation, risk culture in financial services, and the intersection of law, innovation, and finance. He has advised the European Parliament on financial services legislation and contributed to UNCTAD conferences on digital financial services and trade.

• International Financial Law
• Banking Regulation
• Sustainable Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dan Awrey is Professor of Law at Cornell Law School, Cornell University, since July 2019. His research and teaching focus on financial regulation, particularly banks, investment funds, derivatives markets, and financial market infrastructure. He has advised the Bank for International Settlements, HM Treasury, UK Financial Conduct Authority, and other major organizations. Awrey is a founding co-managing editor of the Journal of Financial Regulation (Oxford University Press). Awrey's scholarly work centers on financial regulation, with specific expertise in bank regulation, securities regulation, financial institutions, and financial market infrastructure. His research explores the interplay between law and finance, addressing how regulatory frameworks can effectively manage risks and foster innovation in modern financial markets. He is particularly interested in the regulatory challenges posed by technological advancements. Awrey's recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on the impact of technology on financial regulation. Key themes include payment network governance, the unbundling of banking services, open finance, and the future of money. His work consistently analyzes how regulatory structures can adapt to innovation while maintaining stability and protecting consumers, reflecting a forward-looking approach to financial regulation.

• Financial regulation
• Bank regulation
• Securities regulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

S. Sarah Zhang is an Assistant Professor at the Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, where she conducts research at the intersection of finance, technology, and market microstructure. Her academic work spans traditional financial markets analysis and emerging fintech applications, with a particular focus on high-frequency trading systems and data-driven financial services. Dr. Zhang's research interests center on market liquidity, price discovery mechanisms, high-frequency trading dynamics, and the evolving landscape of open banking and data privacy regulations. Her work examines how information flows through modern financial markets and how technological innovations reshape traditional banking services and market structures. Recent research has increasingly focused on the societal implications of financial technology, including racial disparities in mortgage markets and the impact of privacy regulations on banking operations. Her scholarly output shows a clear evolution from traditional market microstructure research toward the intersection of finance and information technology. Early work examined high-frequency trading and price discovery mechanisms, while more recent publications address open banking, API adoption, and data privacy legislation. This trajectory reflects the broader transformation occurring within financial markets as digital technologies reshape traditional banking and trading practices. Dr. Zhang has collaborated with researchers across multiple institutions globally, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of her work that bridges finance, economics, and information systems. Her publications in top finance journals like the Journal of Finance and Journal of Banking and Finance indicate the significance and impact of her research within the academic community.

• High-frequency trading
• Market liquidity
• Price discovery
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marc Torrens Arnal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Operations, Innovation and Data Sciences at ESADE Business School, Ramon Llull University. He serves as Academic Director of the Executive Master in Business Analytics and is an active researcher at ESADE D3 – Institute for Data-Driven Decisions. Education: PhD in Artificial Intelligence, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Computer Science Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) Marc's research centers on the application of Artificial Intelligence to solve real-world business and societal challenges. He is particularly passionate about leveraging AI to enhance human decision-making, improve lives, and bridge the gap between academic research and industrial implementation. His work spans machine learning, recommender systems, data-driven marketing, cybersecurity, and ethical AI. He emphasizes practical, impactful innovation grounded in scientific rigor. The most recent articles reflect a strong trend toward applying AI in business analytics, financial technology, and cybersecurity. There is a consistent focus on personalization, decision support, and ethical considerations. His publications span top venues in AI and human-computer interaction, demonstrating a long-standing contribution to both foundational and applied research. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the text. Marc has advised numerous industry leaders through his entrepreneurial ventures and academic roles. He co-founded Strands, Inc., where he led innovation for over 14 years, building a globally recognized fintech platform. Though no formal students are listed, his leadership in executive education suggests significant mentorship of professionals and entrepreneurs. He has secured substantial real-world impact through patents and commercial deployment rather than traditional research grants. Labs and Research Teams: ESADE D3 - Institute for Data-Driven Decisions

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Recommender Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gerhard Schwabe is a Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of Zurich, Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics. His research spans collaborative technologies, information management, E-government, blockchain applications, and digital health. He leads the Information Management Research Group and contributes to the university's Digital Society Initiative (DSI). Research Focus: Human-AI collaboration, blockchain systems, crisis informatics, persuasive technologies Key Projects: RefuGPT (refugee support chatbots), Scripted Medicine (health worker assistance), PROMISE (AI prompt orchestration) Technical Expertise: Design Science Research, conversational agents, data-driven governance His recent publications emphasize AI integration in collaborative workflows, blockchain applications for data markets, and digital solutions for crisis management. He explores how generative AI impacts freelance development practices and transforms advisory services through automated systems. Contact: schwabe@ifi.uzh.ch

• Collaborative Technologies
• Information Management
• E-Government
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jürg Fausch is a Professor at the Lucerne School of Business (HSLU) and the Institute of Financial Services Zug (IFZ), specializing in quantitative macroeconomics, econometrics, and asset pricing. His roles include Project Head within the CC Investments department at IFZ. He holds a PhD in Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics and Stockholm University (2017), focusing on DSGE models, monetary policy, and financial markets. Education: PhD in Economics from Stockholm School of Economics and Stockholm University (2011–2017) MSc in Economics with focus on Financial Market Theory from Universities of Liechtenstein and Skövde (Sweden) His research interests center on macroeconomic policy analysis, financial market dynamics, and the application of machine learning in asset management. Key projects include the IFZ FinTech initiative, Swiss Asset Management Studies, and fund manager selection using machine learning. Recent publications highlight his work on monetary policy spillovers, speculative bubbles' welfare implications, and Swiss asset management trends. Notable contributions include the annual Swiss Asset Management Studies (2020–2024) analyzing sector growth and economic impacts. Achievements: Member of program committees for major finance conferences (2025) Reviewer for journals including Journal of Macroeconomics and Journal of Empirical Finance He actively advises on asset management strategies and has presented at global venues like the Southern Finance Association and German Finance Association conferences. His work bridges theoretical macroeconomics with practical financial market applications, particularly in leveraging data-driven approaches for investment solutions.

• Quantitative Macroeconomics
• Econometrics
• Asset Pricing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thorsten Hens is a Swiss Finance Institute Professor of Financial Economics at the University of Zurich and Adjunct Professor at the University of Lucerne and Norwegian School of Economics (NHH). He studied at Bonn and Paris, and previously held academic positions at Bielefeld and Stanford University. His research focuses on Behavioral Finance , Evolutionary Finance , Fintech , and Sustainable Finance . Co-founder of Behavioral Finance Solutions (a UZH-HSG spin-off) and the Swiss Fintech Innovations Association Founder of the UZH Blockchain Center Holds mandates in pension funds, insurance companies, and banks Regular speaker at practitioner conferences His recent publications explore topics such as ESG-CAPM, personality-driven investment styles, evolutionary portfolio dynamics, and experimental retirement decision-making. He has co-authored over ten books and published more than eighty peer-reviewed articles. Thorsten Hens' work bridges academic rigor with practical applications in wealth management , asset management , and financial technology .

• Behavioral Finance
• Evolutionary Finance
• Sustainable Finance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrea Barbon is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) , affiliated with the Center for Financial Services Innovation (FSI-HSG) . His research and teaching focus on Fintech , Blockchain , Decentralized Finance (DeFi) , Asset Pricing , and Monetary Policy . Education: Bachelor's Degree in Pure and Applied Mathematics - University of Padua, Italy Master's Degree in Pure Mathematics - WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, The Netherlands Ph.D. in Financial Economics - Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) Lugano and Swiss Finance Institute Barbon's research bridges financial economics with machine learning and cryptocurrency market dynamics . He explores topics such as Bitcoin and altcoin trading strategies , stablecoin rate responses to monetary policy , and liquidity provision in ETFs and options markets . His work also extends to NFTs , non-standard errors in financial data , and market quality in crypto exchanges . His publications reflect a strong emphasis on cryptocurrency , algorithmic trading , and monetary policy transmission . He has contributed to debates on NFT bubbles , DeFi's policy challenges , and gamma fragility in options markets . Barbon teaches advanced courses in Mathematics for Finance (PhD) and Financial Technology (Master's). Barbon is affiliated with the Center for Financial Services Innovation (FSI-HSG) , a hub for research on financial technology and innovation. His work often intersects with blockchain and machine learning applications in finance.

• Fintech
• Blockchain
• Decentralized Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrea Tosato is a Professor of Law at Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law . His scholarship intersects commercial law , intellectual property , and cryptocurrency regulation , with a particular focus on digital assets and secured transactions . Research Interests include: Digital asset classification under Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Bankruptcy implications of crypto organizations Security interests in intellectual property Stablecoin regulation and tokenized debt instruments Blockchain applications in real estate finance His article trends show deep engagement with cryptocurrency legal frameworks , IP collateralization , and bankruptcy adaptation for decentralized systems. Co-authors include leading scholars like Christopher K. Odinet and Kara J. Bruce . Advising : Mentored ezinne igbokwe on pharmaceutical patent research. His work appears in top law journals including University of Pennsylvania Law Review and Arizona State Law Journal .

• Commercial Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Bankruptcy Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر