Dr. Maureen O Hara

Professor

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Biography

Maureen O’Hara is the Purcell Professor of Finance at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. An esteemed scholar, she has received her doctorate from Northwestern University and several honorary doctorates from institutions including the Université Catholique de Mons and University College Dublin. O'Hara is a prominent expert in market microstructure and has an extensive publication record in the fields of banking, financial intermediaries, law and finance, and blockchain cryptomarkets. Her notable works include 'Market Microstructure Theory' and 'High Frequency Trading: New Realities for Traders, Markets, and Regulators'. Most recently, she authored 'Something Arbitrage: Ethics on Wall Street'. O'Hara has held leadership roles such as past president of major finance associations and has been an executive editor of distinguished finance journals. She serves on various corporate boards and advisory panels, contributing to key discussions on financial regulation and technology. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her contributions to the field, including being named Quant Researcher of the Year in 2023 and receiving prestigious awards from professional finance organizations.

Research Interests

Courses

NBA 5430/LAW 6430 - Financial Markets Institutions

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture