Dr. Mike Mariathasan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mike Mariathasan is an Associate Professor affiliated with the Finance Research Group at KU Leuven. His research focuses on the interplay between banking dynamics, financial intermediation, and regulatory frameworks. Mariathasan has been involved in various significant research projects, including studies on the effects of credit supply shocks on labor market composition, and the determinants of banks' capital structures. He has contributed to the literature on banking risk-sensitive capital regulations and corporate governance. Mariathasan has co-promoted multiple essays and been involved in numerous publications that analyze the real effects of banks’ corporate credit supply and manipulation of Basel risk weights. His academic contributions extend to significant works published in highly regarded journals, demonstrating his expertise in economic inquiry and financial policy. Furthermore, he is actively involved in advising both graduate and undergraduate students in their research endeavors in the field of finance.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-10-01 — Present

KU Leuven • Leuven, Belgium

Teaching and conducting research in finance, focusing on banking and financial intermediation.

Requirements for KU Leuven

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:94
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:166
Overall
Required:154
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's programme in Engineering Science with strong components in computer science and mathematics Bachelor's degree in Informatics or Computer Science with a strong component of mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Master of Engineering: Computer Science. Admission is at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering Science.