Dr. Emil Siriwardane

Associate Professor

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Biography

Emil N. Siriwardane is the Finnegan Family Associate Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His research focuses on the ways financial intermediaries influence capital markets, the perceptions of risk, and the impact of business cycles on public pensions' investment decisions. He earned a PhD in Finance from the Stern School of Business at New York University and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Princeton University. Professor Siriwardane's work delves into the connections between financial sector dynamics and macroeconomic stability, particularly in the aftermath of financial crises. He has contributed to developing econometric models that elucidate the relationship between equity volatility and financial leverage, as well as frameworks assessing systemic risk. His research findings underscore the fragility intrinsic to concentrated markets, highlighting how capital losses among major sellers can escalate overall market volatility.

Research Interests

Awards

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AQR Top Finance Graduate Award

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Finance Ph.D. Dissertation Award

Requirements for Harvard Business School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative and analytical background
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

The PhD in Business Administration is the primary doctoral degree encompassing various areas of study including Business Economics, Accounting, and Strategy.