Dr. Torben Andersen

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Biography

Torben G. Andersen is the Nathan S. and Mary P. Sharp Professor of Finance at Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, where he has been a faculty member since 1991. His research interests encompass Financial Econometrics, Asset Pricing, Empirical Finance, International Finance, and Market Microstructure. He has published extensively on topics related to modeling volatility fluctuations of financial returns and applications in asset derivatives pricing and portfolio selection. Andersen's recent work focuses on the use of high-frequency security returns and option data for asset pricing, volatility forecasting, and risk management. He has held various editorial positions, including Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Business & Economic Statistics and has served on the editorial boards of leading journals in finance and econometrics. He has consulted for numerous reputable organizations, including the Federal Reserve and several trading firms. Andersen earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Yale University and is a distinguished fellow of several professional societies, including the Econometric Society and the Society for Financial Econometrics (SoFiE).

Research Interests

Experience

Nathan S. Mary P. Sharp Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Serves as a distinguished faculty member focusing on finance.

Research Associate

2000-01-01 — Present

National Bureau of Economic Research • Cambridge, MA

Conducts research on economic issues.

Associate Professor

1997-01-01 — 2000-12-31

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Taught courses and conducted research in finance.

Assistant Professor

1991-01-01 — 1997-12-31

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Engaged in teaching and research in finance.

Awards

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RIGMOR OG CARL HOLST-KNUDSENS VIDENSKABSPRIS

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AQR Prize Finalist

2014-04-01

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.