Michael Johannes

Biography

Professor Johannes strives to understand financial markets with a particular focus on market crises, crashes, and volatility. His research analyzes the empirical content of fixed-income and derivative securities pricing models. These topics are generally viewed through options markets — markets that provide a unique view into how these risks are priced by options and how these risks can be managed by trading options. Professor Johannes joined the faculty at Columbia in 2005 and holds a PhD and an MA in Economics from the University of Chicago. In addition to teaching and researching at Columbia Business School, Professor Johannes has also spent significant time working in the financial industry for banks and hedge funds that actively trade in options and derivatives markets.

University Education

• Ph.D., M.A., Department of Economics, University of Chicago, 2000.
• B.S. Marquette University, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1995.

Academic Appointments

• 2012-present, Professor of Finance, Graduate School of Business, Columbia University.
• 2007-2011, Associate Professor of Finance (with tenure), Graduate School of Business,Columbia University.
• 2005 to 2007, Roger F. Murray Associate Professor of Finance, Graduate School of Business,Columbia University.
• Spring 2006, Visiting Scholar, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University.
• Fall 2005, Visiting Associate Professor of Finance, Kellogg Graduate School of Management,Northwestern University.
• 2004 to 2005, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Business, Columbia University.
• 2000 to 2004, Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Business, Columbia University