Dr. Yoichi Otsubo

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yoichi Otsubo is an Associate Professor at Kobe University and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Manchester's Alliance Manchester Business School. Otsubo holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Rutgers University and has previously worked at several institutions, including the Bank of Japan Institute for Monetary Economics Studies and the University of Luxembourg. His research primarily focuses on financial economics, specifically examining informational (in)efficiencies in financial markets, market microstructure, and the price discovery process. He is currently investigating the communication risks faced by retail investors and their interactions with financial institutions. Otsubo's contributions to the field include several notable publications and ongoing research projects that encompass topics such as market perceptions of political uncertainty and the dynamics of high-frequency trading. He has received recognition for his work, including the RWE paper award for his research on energy finance. His expertise also aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, where he aims to contribute to global efforts in creating sustainable economic growth.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2024-10-01 — Present

Kobe University • Kobe, Japan

Teaching and conducting research in Economics.

Honorary Research Fellow

— Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, England

Researching financial economics and market efficiency.

Awards

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RWE paper award

2012-01-01

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.