As a Full Professor of Finance at DCU Business School, I wear multiple hats: educator, researcher, and initiator of cutting-edge programs. My focus lies at the intersection of finance and technology, particularly in the utilization of machine learning and AI to solve complex financial challenges. Here are some of the key initiatives I have led or been involved with:🎓 Educational Leadership:• Spearheaded the introduction and growth of financial technology courses, ensuring DCU… Show more As a Full Professor of Finance at DCU Business School, I wear multiple hats: educator, researcher, and initiator of cutting-edge programs. My focus lies at the intersection of finance and technology, particularly in the utilization of machine learning and AI to solve complex financial challenges. Here are some of the key initiatives I have led or been involved with:🎓 Educational Leadership:• Spearheaded the introduction and growth of financial technology courses, ensuring DCU Business School remains at the forefront of this burgeoning field.• Developing a government-funded Masters in Financial Technology and Innovation, aimed at equipping the next generation of financial leaders with essential digital skills.📜 Microcredentials:• Initiated a suite of microcredentials focusing on specialized areas within financial technology and machine learning, enhancing the skill sets of professionals and students alike.🔬 Research and Grants:• Secured multiple research grants in the areas of financial technology and AI, facilitating critical research and technological advancements.• Published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the body of knowledge in finance and AI.🏢 Administrative and Extracurricular Roles:• Acted as Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning for the business school in 2022, giving a cross-school view of the future of business education.• Led the FinLab at the Irish Institute of Digital Business, a pioneering space for research, development, and innovation in digital finance.I am consistently motivated by the opportunity to bring innovation from the lab to the marketplace, and I have had the pleasure of working closely with startups in the business AI space. My ultimate aim is to bridge the gap between academia and industry, fostering environments where knowledge and innovation can thrive. Show less

Founder of FunctionFlow, a startup aiming to revolutionize the way business information is accessed and utilized across organizational hierarchies. At its core, FunctionFlow employs generative AI agents to streamline the 'flow' of specialized business function knowledge right to the fingertips of decision-makers, planners, and project leaders within an enterprise.🔍 Core Focus:Leveraging advanced AI techniques to redefine how knowledge is disseminated within organizations… Show more Founder of FunctionFlow, a startup aiming to revolutionize the way business information is accessed and utilized across organizational hierarchies. At its core, FunctionFlow employs generative AI agents to streamline the 'flow' of specialized business function knowledge right to the fingertips of decision-makers, planners, and project leaders within an enterprise.🔍 Core Focus:Leveraging advanced AI techniques to redefine how knowledge is disseminated within organizations, thereby increasing operational efficiency and decision-making prowess.🤖 AI at the Helm:Our generative AI agents are designed to intelligently navigate complex business landscapes, ensuring that the right information reaches the right people at the right time. Show less

In my time at Rennes School of Business, I took on multiple roles that intersected academia, research, and industry collaboration. From Associate Professor of Finance to Director of Doctoral Studies, my focus has always been on driving innovation in education and research. Here are some key milestones:🏫 Academic Leadership:• Launched two Masters programmes in finance, enriching the school's academic portfolio and providing specialized training to students.• Directed the… Show more In my time at Rennes School of Business, I took on multiple roles that intersected academia, research, and industry collaboration. From Associate Professor of Finance to Director of Doctoral Studies, my focus has always been on driving innovation in education and research. Here are some key milestones:🏫 Academic Leadership:• Launched two Masters programmes in finance, enriching the school's academic portfolio and providing specialized training to students.• Directed the Doctoral Studies program, overseeing the academic progress and research contributions of doctoral candidates.🔍 Research and Specialization:• Spearheaded research into diverse aspects of business AI, including fintech, ethics, innovation, and digital transformation.• Editor-in-Chief of the Elsevier journal: Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance. ABDC, ABS, and impact factor achieved over my tenure.🌐 AI-Driven Business Centre:• Founded and led Rennes School of Business's AI-Driven Business Centre, the first of its kind in Europe.Managed collaborations with external research organizations and businesses in the AI sector.• This centre was designated as an 'area of excellence,' covering research, program development, and industry partnership in the realm of AI-driven business.🤝 Industry Collaboration:• As part of the centre, I forged partnerships with companies and research organizations, bridging the gap between academic insights and practical applications of AI in business.🎯 Impactful Research Streams:• Under my leadership, the centre focused on research streams that are pivotal to both academia and industry, such as fintech, operations and AI, ethics of business AI, AI and innovation, and AI and business digital transformation. This experience solidified my passion for leveraging AI in the realms of education and business. Show less