Finance Seminar Series Showcases Leading Researchers in Finance

This fall, the Department of Finance at Isenberg School of Management launched a series of seminars featuring prominent finance researchers and experts from across the country. Held regularly throughout the semester, these seminars brought together students, faculty, and professionals to hear from distinguished scholars who are making significant contributions to the field.

2024 Seminar Speakers

Michelle Lowry, Drexel University: Researcher of empirical corporate finance with a focus on environmental and social issues, mergers, and advancing gender equality in finance academia through Academic Female Finance Committee (AFFECT).

Katharina Lewellen, Dartmouth College: Researcher of corporate finance and corporate governance—specifically the impact of managerial incentives, taxes, financing constraints, and governance structures on nonprofit hospitals and has received several honors and awards.

Hank Bessembinder, Arizona State University: Expert in market design and long-term investment performance with extensive research on trading across various asset classes, widely cited and has influenced trading practices globally.

Yuehua Tang, University of Florida: Expert in investments, fintech, and climate finance with studies on mutual funds and hedge funds—shaping new understandings of finance's role in addressing climate risks.

Shan Ge, NYU Stern School of Business: Researcher of how financial constraints influence firm behaviors, especially in pricing and portfolio choices—relevant for institutional investors managing risk in uncertain times.

Stephan Luck, Federal Reserve Bank of New York: Advisor for the Research Group and brings an extensive background in finance, macroeconomics, and economic history—lending a unique perspective to understanding systemic risks in financial systems.

William Cong, Cornell University: Principal investigator at the DEFT Lab at Cornell leading groundbreaking research on AI in finance—with recent accolades including the Circle Insight Prize for work on blockchain.

Xuelin Li, Columbia Business School: Innovator in healthcare finance examining critical intersections between financing and healthcare industries and researcher of how financial practices shape public health outcomes and investments in healthcare advancements.

This seminar series continues to enrich the Isenberg community by offering unparalleled access to thought leaders in finance and deepening the department's commitment to fostering academic growth and industry relevance. Visit this link for more information on spring 2025 speakers.