It seems like I was just wishing you a great summer break and here we are, ready to start a new academic year! We have a lot to look forward to, including the groundbreaking for our North Addition, which will usher in a new era for the College by providing enhanced spaces for research, teaching and gathering together.
Of course, one of the best parts of a new year is the new people who are joining our community. This fall, we are welcoming (back) 505 First-Year business intents; 1,880 business undergraduates; more than 500 graduate students across nine programs and 18 Ph.D. students. You can view more Mendoza facts at a glance here.
We also are welcoming 15 new faculty members. In addition to their areas of research interests, each one also provided a quote about how she or he chose their particular area of study or why they joined Notre Dame.
ACCOUNTANCY
Yadav Gopalan, Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Research Interest: Financial accounting with a particular emphasis on the role of regulation in shaping bank risk-taking and financial system stability.
“I am very excited to join the accountancy faculty at Notre Dame. I am looking forward to working with my colleagues on cutting-edge research and engaging with students in the classroom. My family and I are looking forward to being part of the Notre Dame and Mendoza communities!”
Lisa Tiplady, Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Research Interest: Audit and financial reporting with a focus on the financial services industry.
“I couldn't be more excited about joining the faculty at Notre Dame and the Accountancy Department in particular. My colleagues are some of the top researchers in the field and I have been very impressed by the department's support for research and dedication to maintaining a collegial and student-focused environment.”
BUSINESS ETHICS AND SOCIETY PROGRAM
David Cloutier, Professor of Theology and concurrent appointment in Business Ethics and Society Program
Research Interest: The development of Catholic social thought in a way that is informed by critically appropriated social science, especially economics and sociology.
"I'm excited to join the Mendoza team after many years teaching in theology at The Catholic University of America and Mount St. Mary's University. Working with business students and faculty here gives us a wonderful opportunity to connect the principles of Catholic social thought and economic ethics to the concrete practices of business, helping us aim at the vocation of business leaders to produce good goods, foster good work, and create good wealth for all."
Gregory Robson, Associate Research Professor
Research Interest: Business ethics, technology ethics and Christian ethics.
“We seem to be approaching — or are now in — a technological revolution driven by AI. As a philosopher in the Business Ethics and Society Program, I examine the interface of business and technology, the ethics of profitable firms, justice and the common good, and the pursuit of holiness in commercial society.”
FINANCE
Pedro Garcia-Ares, Visiting Assistant Professor
Research Interest: The study of information flows between the stock and the derivatives market; on the analysis of investor's risk-taking and skewness-seeking behavior; and on the incentives of professional money managers and the impact of their investment decisions on financial markets.
“My research in asset pricing, financial derivatives, and their intersection with other markets comes from a drive to go deeper and further than I could in my previous non-academic role. With derivative markets now surpassing stock markets in size and complexity, and few truly understanding their intricacies, Notre Dame’s leading professors and collaborative environment offer the perfect setting for me to explore and advance our understanding of these crucial financial tools.”
Leandro Sanz, Assistant Professor
Research Interest: Corporate finance, financial intermediation, supply chains and intangible assets.
“My undergraduate studies in economics and mathematics and experience as a quantitative research analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond inspired me to pursue a Ph.D. in finance.”
Andrea Tamoni, Associate Professor
Research Interest: Asset pricing, macro-finance and econometrics.
“I'm fascinated by the complexity of global asset markets and the intricate relationship between risk and return that drives asset prices. My passion lies in translating research into actionable strategies, using quantitative methods to analyze and respond to macroeconomic and financial market changes. I strive to equip students with the tools, confidence, and networks they need, grounding their learning in real-world examples and precise analysis.”
IT, ANALYTICS, AND OPERATIONS
Eojin Han, Assistant Professor
Research Interest: The use of operations research and data analytics to address operational challenges caused by limited information on uncertainty and arising in healthcare, supply chains and service systems.
“I am passionate about analytics and operations because I am fascinated by how quantitative methods can be applied to solve real-world business decision-making. With a background in mathematics and engineering, I bring a unique perspective to address operational challenges, creating distinctive opportunities for both research and teaching.”
Junyuan (Joe) Ke, Assistant Teaching Professor
Research Interest: IT analytics and social media platforms.
“I recently earned my Ph.D. in Information Systems where I discovered my passion for teaching from working with MBA and MSBA students. Though I haven’t taught undergrads yet, I’m excited to see if my millennial jokes still resonate with the younger audience.”
Cameron (Cam) Kormylo, Assistant Professor
Research Interest: The behavioral and ethical impacts of artificial intelligence.
"As a former undergraduate in the ITAO department here in Mendoza, I am thrilled to be back home! My work explores the behavioral and ethical impacts of artificial intelligence. I designed and now teach a course on how organizations can internally audit their own AI systems through a sociotechnical lens. I decided to pursue a career in academia after Wendy Angst sat me down and said, ‘Cam, you need to be a professor.’ Now, our offices are only a few doors apart!"
Chengcheng Zhai, Assistant Professor
Research Interest: The optimization of humanitarian and nonprofit operations with a particular emphasis on drinking water access in rural Africa.
“I explore strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of aid distribution and infrastructure development in underserved regions, aiming to make a tangible impact on the communities most in need.”
MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATION
Dana Bement, Assistant Professor
Research Interest: Corporate governance and strategic leadership with an emphasis on boards of directors and Chief Executive Officers.
“I became interested in corporate governance research through service on nonprofit boards. I am fascinated by how boards make decisions and how CEOs influence board process. I am thrilled to be joining Notre Dame because it offers a wonderful sense of community while also supporting high-quality research.”
Amanda Sharkey, Associate Professor
Research Interest: The impact of Social and cultural factors on organizational behaviors and firm performance.
“My research sits at the intersection of strategy and sociology, as I study how social and cultural factors affect economic behaviors and outcomes for firms. I’m looking forward to sharing my perspective with Mendoza undergrads in my Foundations of Strategy course, as well as teaching in the doctoral program.”
MARKETING
Jianna Jin, Assistant Professor
Research Interest: The impact of digital technology on consumer behavior.
"I wanted to join Notre Dame for its amazing people and culture. Our department is filled with people who are collaborative, research-focused and willing to help you succeed. I think that is the environment that any junior faculty would want to be part of.”
Keyan Li, Assistant Professor
Research Interest: The integration of machine learning and economic theories to develop sustainable business strategies.
"I entered the field of marketing after developing an interest in interdisciplinary topics and methods beyond my pre-doctoral economics training. My research aims to develop sustainable business strategies for new market players. Currently, my research focuses on maximizing the informational value of scarce experiments, and I am also interested in solving incentive and product design problems in innovation, as well as at its intersection with AI."
Please join me in wishing a warm welcome to all. It’s going to be a great year!
In Notre Dame,
Martijn