Art Durnev

Art Durnev holds the prestigious Patricia A. and George W. Wellde Jr., Distinguished Chair in Finance at the Robins Business School of the University of Richmond. He is the author of a new comprehensive finance textbook, Modern Money Mechanics. He is a Teaching Fellow nominee, member of the University Faculty Senate, Strategic Planning Committee, Finance and Operations Committee, and a judo coach at Spiders Judo Club. With research expertise in corporate finance, climate and finance, and politics and finance, he has published his work in globally recognized journals such as Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Management Science, Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Journal of Corporate Finance, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Business Finance and Accounting, Michigan Law Review, Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance, Economics of Transition, among others. Having a Google citation index of over 11,000, his contributions to the field have been widely recognized. Prior to his current position, he served as a faculty member at the University of Iowa, where he was Ph.D. program director and a member of Faculty Senate and Council, McGill University, and the University of Miami. His dedication and expertise have earned him various awards, including multiple G.R.E.A.T (best Executive MBA professor) awards and the Dean's Teaching Award. His teaching experience stretches across the globe, as he has taught classes for executives, MBAs, PhDs, and undergraduates in various countries, including the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Japan, Italy, and Russia. He has also presented his research at numerous seminars and conferences worldwide, and has actively engaged with global media outlets through interviews, public speeches, and op-eds. He has received multiple prestigious national and international grants in recognition of his scholarly accomplishments. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Michigan Business School, as well as an MA in Economics from both Pennsylvania State University and the New Economic School. Beyond his professional achievements, he embodies diverse interests. He is a citizen of the United States, Canada, India, and Russia. In addition to his passion for finance, he is an enthusiast of Italian pop music, competitive judo (earning a black belt in 2016 and achieving the top ranking in the US in his category in 2014 and 2015), ultramarathons, competitive poker, and international politics.