Professor of Finance Investment Research • Valuation • AI in Finance
Bridging rigorous academic research with practical insights in finance, valuation, and investment analysis.
Biography
Dr. Abhay Kaushik is a Professor of Finance with over fifteen years of experience in teaching, research, consulting-oriented financial analysis, and executive engagement. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance and an M.S. in Economics, and his work bridges rigorous academic research with practical applications in corporate finance, valuation, financial modeling, investment research, and strategic decision-making.
Areas of Expertise
• Consulting & Advisory: Financial modeling, business valuation, strategic finance, investment research, transaction analysis, and evidence-based decision support for corporate and organizational decision-making.
• Corporate Finance: Capital budgeting, financial analysis, investment decisions, risk assessment, and value creation.
• Investment Research: Equity valuation, portfolio analysis, security analysis, and investment strategy.
Artificial Intelligence in Finance: Completed the Artificial Intelligence in Business and Finance executive education program at Columbia Business School, with a focus on applying AI to financial analysis, valuation, investment research, and strategic decision-making.
• Research & Thought Leadership: Published in leading peer-reviewed journals and featured by Barron's, Morningstar, CBS MoneyWatch, and The Motley Fool.
• Teaching & Leadership: Undergraduate and MBA instruction in finance, curriculum development, student mentorship, and leadership of student-managed investment portfolio initiatives, and recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Award.
• Professional Engagement: Collaborates with universities, research organizations, consulting firms, financial institutions, and corporate partners to address complex financial and strategic challenges.