Søren Hvidkjær is a Professor of Finance and currently serves as the Dean of Research at Copenhagen Business School (CBS). His academic career includes roles as an Associate Professor at INSEAD and the R.H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland before joining CBS in 2008. He is actively involved in research, policy analysis, and academic leadership, focusing on empirical asset pricing, market microstructure, and behavioral finance. His work has been published in leading journals such as the Journal of Finance and the Review of Financial Studies, earning accolades like the Journal of Finance Smith Breeden Distinguished Paper Prize. As Dean of Research, he advocates for reforms in PhD programs and addresses systemic challenges in academic funding and governance. His research explores liquidity dynamics, informed trading, and ESG investing, with notable contributions to understanding market efficiency and investor behavior. Beyond academia, he serves on boards for financial institutions and advises on investment strategies. His interdisciplinary approach bridges finance theory with practical policy solutions, addressing societal challenges through collaborative research initiatives. Research Interests: Empirical asset pricing, market microstructure, behavioral finance, liquidity management, and ESG investing. Awards: Journal of Finance Smith Breeden Distinguished Paper Prize (2002). Professional Activities: Board member at Danske Invest Management A/S, expert witness, and contributor to policy reports on financial regulation and educational equity. His articles span topics like co-illiquidity management, policy impacts of PhD program structures, and the role of universities in societal problem-solving. Hvidkjær’s work emphasizes quantitative analysis and real-world applications, making him a prominent figure in financial academia and policy circles.









