Dr. Aaron Yoon

Associate Professor

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Biography

Aaron Yoon is an Associate Professor at the Kellogg School of Management, specializing in Accounting and Information Management. His research focuses on the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into accounting practices, particularly how ESG data influences investment decisions. His work has been widely recognized and cited in major financial publications such as Bloomberg and Forbes. Professor Yoon has received numerous awards for his research and teaching, including the Responsible Business Education Award and the Crowell Prize for his paper on Quantitative Investing. He earned his Doctorate from Harvard University and has held various academic and industry positions, including a quantitative analyst and equities sales trader at Credit Suisse. In addition to his academic responsibilities, Yoon is involved in editorial roles for several accounting journals and teaches courses that bridge the gap between traditional financial reporting and modern sustainability practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching courses in Accounting Information Management and conducting research on ESG.

Equities Sales Trader/Quantitative Analyst

2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Credit Suisse • New York, NY

Worked as a quantitative analyst and equities sales trader.

Awards

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Responsible Business Education Award

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Crowell Prize for Paper on Quantitative Investing

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Outstanding Dissertation Award

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.