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Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty
	David Bates david-bates@uiowa.edu Office: S336 PBB Phone: 319-353-2288 Professor W. A. Krause Research Fellow Academic History: - PhD in Economics, Princeton University, 1988 - MA in Economics, Princeton University, 1985 - MPA in Economics and Public Policy, Princeton University, 1981 - BS in Mathematics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1978 Expertise: Asset pricing, Derivatives, Estimation of latent-variable models of volatility and jump risk, Informational content of currency and stock index option prices, Options

	Artem Durnev artem-durnev@uiowa.edu Office: S386 PBB Phone: 319-335-2626 Assistant Professor Academic History: - PhD in Finance, University of Michigan, 2003 - MSc in Economics, Pennsylvania State University, 1998 - MSc in Economics, New Economic School, 1994 - Other in Electrical Engineering, Moscow State Tech University, 1994 Expertise: Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Energy Sector, Exchange Rates, Financial Crises, Politics and Finance

	Jon Garfinkel jon-garfinkel@uiowa.edu Office: S262 PBB Phone: 319-335-0943 Associate Professor and Faculty Director, MBA Finance Academy Waugh Business Faculty Research Fellow Academic History: - PhD in Finance, University of Florida, Gainesville, 1994 - BA in Economics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, 1988 Expertise: Corporate Financing Behavior, Corporate Investment Behavior, Divergent Investor Opinions, Insider trading

	William C. (Curt) Hunter curt-hunter@uiowa.edu Office: C120 PBB Phone: 319-335-0866 Professor and Henry B. Tippie Dean Academic History: - PhD in Finance and Environment, Northwestern University, 1978 - MBA in Finance, Northwestern University, 1972 - BS in Business and Economics, Hampton Institute, 1970 Expertise: Impact of market structure on the pricing and hedging performance of derivative securities, Impact of uncertainty on financial decision-making, Macro-finance and monetary policy, Public policy isssues associated with the organization and regulation of domestic and international financial markets and institutions

	J. Tyler Leverty ty-leverty@uiowa.edu Office: W286 PBB Phone: 319-335-0963 Assistant Professor TRISTAR Risk Management Research Fellow Academic History: - PhD in Risk Management and Insurance, Georgia State University, 2005 - BA in Economics and History, University of Washington, Seattle, 1999 Expertise: Economics of Insurance Markets, Insurance Regulation, Public Policy Issues in Insurance

	Wei Li wei-li@uiowa.edu Office: S276 PBB Phone: 319-335-0911 Assistant Professor Academic History: - PhD in Finance, University of Iowa, 2006 - PhD in Mathematics, University of Iowa, 2001 - BA in Mathematics, Xian Jiaotong University, 1993 Expertise: Agency Theory, Asset Pricing, Financial Intermediaries

	Erik Lie erik-lie@uiowa.edu Office: S260 PBB Phone: 319-335-0846 Professor, and Departmental Executive Officer Henry B. Tippie Research Professor of Finance Academic History: - PhD in Finance, Purdue University, 1996 - MBA, University of Oregon, 1991 - BS, University of Oregon, 1990

	Amrita Nain amrita-nain@uiowa.edu Office: S236 PBB Phone: 319-335-1017 Assistant Professor Academic History: - PhD in Finance, University of Michigan, 2005 - MSc in Finance and Economics, University of Warwick, 1997 - BA in Economics, University of Delhi, 1996

	Shagun Pant shagun-pant@uiowa.edu Office: C366 PBB Phone: 319-335-3738 Assistant Professor Academic History: - PhD in Finance, University of Utah, 2009 - MA in MIS, University of Iowa, 2003 - BE in Electrical Engineering, University of Mumbai, 1999

	Yiming Qian yiming-qian@uiowa.edu Office: S382 PBB Phone: 319-335-0934 Associate Professor Academic History: - BA in Economics, NanKai University - MA in Economics, Fordham University - PhD in Finance, New York University Expertise: Corporate Finance, IPOs, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, and Capital Market

	Thomas Rietz thomas-rietz@uiowa.edu Office: S244 PBB Phone: 319-335-0856 Professor Leonard A. Hadley Research Fellow Academic History: - PhD in Economics, The University of Iowa, 1988 - BA in Economics, University of Northern Iowa, 1983 Expertise: Behavioral Finance, Experimental Economics and Finance, Experimental Markets and Game Theory

	Jarjisu Sa-Aadu jsa-aadu@uiowa.edu Office: W160 PBB Phone: 319-335-0930 Professor & Associate Dean, School of Management Chester A. Phillips Professor of Business Finance and Real Estate Academic History: - PhD in Finance and Real Estate, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1981 - MBA in Finance and Real Estate, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1976 - BS in Economics, The University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 1973 Expertise: Fixed Income Securities, Mortgage Choice and Mortgage Pricing, Real Estate Finance and Investments, Real Estate Investment Trust (REITs), Structured Finance/Asset-backed securitization

	Gerry Suchanek gerry-suchanek@uiowa.edu Office: S278 PBB Phone: 319-335-0952 Associate Professor Academic History: - MS in Mathematics, Northwestern University, 1977 - PhD in Economics, Northwestern University, 1977 Expertise: Derivative security evaluation, Fianancial institution management and fixed income securities, Financial economic theory, Work in Progress: I am developing a short text for a 1-semester course in Fixed Income Securities that focuses on a basic introduction to types of fixed income securities (including derivatives), theories and models of interest rates, and their application for valuing alternative types of securities. One purpose is to provide a 1-semester focus on current valuation techniques, important institutional issues, and ability to value the array of complex derivatives being used today.

	Ashish Tiwari ashish-tiwari@uiowa.edu Office: S308 PBB Phone: 319-353-2185 Associate Professor and Director, PhD Program in Finance Michael Sandler Research Fellow Academic History: - PhD in Finance, The University of Iowa, 1994 - MBA in Finance, University of Windsor, 1989 - MBA in Finance and MIS, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 1984 Expertise: Asset Pricing, Market Microstructure, Mutual Funds/Hedge Funds

	Anand Vijh anand-vijh@uiowa.edu Office: S286 PBB Phone: 319-335-0921 Professor Marvin and Rose Lee Pomerantz Chair in Finance Academic History: - PhD in Finance, University of California, Berkeley, 1987 - MBA, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India, 1979 - BTech in Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Tech. Delhi India, 1977 Expertise: Corporate Finance, Empirical capital markets, Options

	Tong Yao tong-yao@uiowa.edu Office: S304 PBB Phone: 319-335-3924 Assistant Professor Academic History: - BA in International Economics, Fudan University - PhD in Finance, Boston College Expertise: Stock return predictability; Investment management; Mutual funds

Clinical Faculty
	John Spitzer john-spitzer@uiowa.edu Office: S274 PBB Phone: 319-335-0895 Clinical Professor Academic History: - PhD in Economics, Duke University, 1975 - MS in Computer Science, The University of Iowa, 1967 - BS in Mathematics, Stanford University, 1966 Expertise: Finance for Entrepreneurs, Managerial finance, Wealth Management

Lecturers
	Heidi Dybevik heidi-dybevik@uiowa.edu Office: S312 PBB Phone: 319-335-0657 Lecturer Academic History: - PhD in Finance, Purdue University, 1997 - BA in Business Adminstration (Finance), Truman State University, 1991 Expertise: Corporate Finance , Corporate Restructuring, Financial Distress, Payout Policy

	John Gallo john-gallo@uiowa.edu Office: S270B PBB Phone: 319-335-3788 Lecturer Academic History: - PhD in Finance, University of Texas at Arlington, 1992 - MBA in Finance/Marketing, University of Texas at Arlington, 1983 - BGS in History/Sociology, The University of Iowa, 1978 Expertise: Portfolio management strategy, Real estate portfolio management, Security analysis

	Jeffrey Hart jeffrey-hart@uiowa.edu Office: W278 PBB Phone: 319-335-0891 Lecturer Academic History: - PhD in Finance, University of Texas, Arlington, TX, 1999 - MBA in Finance, Loyola University, Chicago, IL, 1992 - BBA in Finance, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 1988 Expertise: Investments, Valuation, and Hedge Funds

	Larry Hershberger larry-hershberger@uiowa.edu Office: S230B PBB Phone: 319-335-0896 Lecturer and Director, Emmett J. Vaughan Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Academic History: - BBA in Marketing, The University of Iowa, 1966 Expertise: Employee Benefits, Insurance/Financial Services, Pensions, 403(b) and 401(k) plans, Risk Management

	Todd Houge todd-houge@uiowa.edu Office: S288 PBB Phone: 319-335-3754 Lecturer Curt and Carol Lane Research Fellow Academic History: - PhD in Finance, The University of Iowa, 1998 - MBA in Investments & Corporate Finance, The University of Iowa, 1994 - BA in Finance and Economics, Wartburg College, 1992 Expertise: Applied Equity Valuation, Financial Analysts and Financial Institutions, Investment Strategies, Market Efficiency, Portfolio Management, Wealth Management

	Brian Richman brian-richman@uiowa.edu Office: S270 PBB Phone: 319-335-0853 Lecturer and Director, Hawkinson Institute of Business Finance Academic History: - MFA in Creative Writing, Iowa Writers' Workshop, The University of Iowa, 2003 - BA in History of Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1987 - BS in Economics, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, 1987 Expertise: Investment Banking, Public Finance

Adjunct and Visiting Faculty
	David Barker david-barker@uiowa.edu Office: S252 PBB Phone: 319-353-0929 Adjunct Professor Academic History: - PhD in Economics, University of Chicago, 1991 - MA in Economics, University of Chicago, 1986 - BA Honors in Economics, University of California, Berleley, 1984 - Other in Economics, London School of Economics, 1983

	Philip Brooks pbrooks@simmonsperrine.com Office: S316 PBB Phone: 319-335-3756 Adjunct Lecturer Academic History: - JD, Creighton University Law School, 1977 - MBA in Finance and risk management emphasis, The University of Iowa, 1974 - BBA in Finance, insurance, and marketing emphasis, The University of Iowa, 1972

	Daniel Davis daniel-j-davis@uiowa.edu Office: W230 PBB Phone: 319-335-0920 Adjunct Lecturer, Consortium of Universities for International Studies Academic History: - BA in Accounting, University of Kansas, Lawrence, 2009 - MA in Accounting, University of Kansas, Lawrence, 2009

	Scott Fisher scott-r-fisher@uiowa.edu Office: S316 PBB Phone: 319-335-3756 Adjunct Lecturer Academic History: - JD in Law, The University of Iowa, 1987 - BA in English, The University of Iowa, 1984 Expertise: Benefits Administration, E-business, Employee benefits, ERISA, Insurance, Risk Management

	Raymond Henson raymond-henson@uiowa.edu Office: W160 PBB Phone: 319-335-1039 Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic History: - PhD in International Relations, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 2005 - MFA in Creative Writing, Queens University, Charlotte, NC, 2003 - MA in Liberal Arts and Science, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 2002 - MA in Political Science, Vanderbilt University, Nathville, TN, 2002 - MBA, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, Durham, NC, 1994 - BA, Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC, 1988

	Jon Kettering jon-kettering@uiowa.edu Office: S316 PBB Phone: 319-355-8666 Adjunct Lecturer Academic History: - BA in Accounting, Coe College, 1984 - MBA in Finance, The University of Iowa, 1979 - BA in Management & Finance, University of Northern Iowa, 1976 Expertise: Corporate Finance and Accounting, Investment and Financial Technology, Treasury Management

	Melanie McNeil melanie-mcneil@uiowa.edu Office: S252 PBB Phone: 319-335-0929 Adjunct Lecturer Academic History: - MA in Business Administration, The University of Iowa, 1997 - MS in Finance, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL, 1989 - BS in Finance, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL, 1984

	Calvin Norris calvin-norris@uiowa.edu Office: S316 PBB Phone: 319-335-3756 Adjunct Lecturer Academic History: - MBA in Finance, Management & Organizations, The University of Iowa, 2001 - BBA in Finance, The University of Iowa, 1992 Expertise: Credit Analysis, Financial Engineering/Derivatives, Fixed Income Portfolio Management, Structured Finance

	Donna Pearcy donna-pearcy@uiowa.edu Office: S316 PBB Phone: 319-335-3756 Adjunct Lecturer Academic History: - MBA, Southeast Missouri State University, 1979 - BS, Southeast Missouri State University, 1977

	Eric Perry Rperry@aegonusa.com Office: S316 PBB Phone: 319-335-3756 Adjunct Lecturer Academic History: - MBA in Investments, Corporate Finance, The University of Iowa, 1992 - BA in Accounting, Business Management, Central College, 1989

	Tracie Woidtke tracie-woidtke@uiowa.edu Office: S252 PBB Phone: 319-335-0929 Adjunct Professor Academic History: - PhD in Finance, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1997 - MA in Economics, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1994 - MBA, Millsaps College, Jackson, MS, 1992 - BS in Mathematics and Computer Science, Millsaps College, Jackson, MS, 1988 Expertise: Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Institutional Investors, International Finance