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Profile

Qualifications

PhD in Finance (expected 2010), Durham University, UK

M.S. (honours) in Finance, Fairfield University, U.S.A.

B.S. in Economics and Finance, Fairfield University, U.S.A.

Experience

Dimitrios Koutmos is a Lecturer in Banking and Finance at Leeds University Business School. He previously worked as a Financial Risk Analyst in the insurance industry in the U.S.A. while studying for his Master's degree and before pursuing PhD studies at Durham University.

Dimitrios is also a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma International Honour Society in Business.

Research

Dimitrios' PhD lies in the realm of asset pricing and, in particular, why so many existing studies cannot find a positive time-series relation between risk and return. Although his PhD focuses on asset pricing issues, his current research tries to link asset pricing concepts with other areas in finance, such as market microstructure, real estate economics, behavioral finance, international finance and fixed income analysis.

Teaching

Dimitrios Koutmos taught primarily financial econometrics for Master's students whilst at Durham University. His teaching philosophy is that no matter how seemingly difficult it may appear to understand a new theory or concept, it is important to break things down into manageable 'pieces' which can be understood and to see how they fit into the bigger picture of things. Finance is not as complicated and elusive as may appear at firstglance! Talk through problems and work together with others. Ask questions and actively begin to apply the material to real-world examples. This is the most effective and fruitful way to learn and to begin thinking about what type of career path interests you.

Student Feedback

• 'Classes are structurered to allow a lot of interaction between students and the Professor and to learn as much as you can from others.'
• 'Dimitrios is a very professional and effective teacher. He makes it easy to understand material.'
• 'The Professor gives many examples and makes class more interesting.'

Publications

Refereed Articles

1. 'The P/E Multiple and Market Volatility Revisited', International Research Journal of Finance and Economics, 43, 2010.
2. 'Time-Varying Beta Risk, Volatility Persistence and the Asymetric Impact of News: Evidence from Industry Portfolios, Global Business and Economics Review, forthcoming 2011.