Dr. Todd Pulvino

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Todd Pulvino is an adjunct professor at the Kellogg School of Management, where he teaches in the Executive Education program. He has co-founded CNH Partners and is a principal at the firm specializing in merger arbitrage and convertible arbitrage, as well as being affiliated with AQR Capital Management. With a rich background in finance, Todd has had research published in esteemed academic finance journals, including the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and the American Economic Review. He holds a Ph.D. and A.M. degrees in Business Economics from Harvard University, as well as M.S. and B.Sc. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, respectively. Before pursuing his doctoral studies, Todd worked as a design engineer in the aerospace industry. His academic positions have included associate and assistant professor roles at the Kellogg School of Management and a visiting assistant professorship at Harvard Business School, showcasing a stellar academic career across renowned institutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Teaching in the Executive Education program.

Founding Principal

2000-01-01 — Present

CNH Partners, LLC •

Specializing in merger arbitrage and convertible arbitrage.

Consultant - Event Arbitrage

2000-01-01 — 2001-01-01

Grosvenor Asset Management •

Provided consultancy for event arbitrage opportunities.

Project Engineer

1985-01-01 — 1991-01-01

Aerospace Corporation •

Worked in design engineering within the aerospace sector.

Awards

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L.G. Lavengood Outstanding Professor of the Year Award

1999-01-01

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.