With a background in finance and a strong foundation in applied mathematics, my research explores the intersection of corporate finance, corporate governance, and shareholder activism. I focus on integrating data-driven methods - particularly natural language processing and econometric modeling - to analyze corporate disclosures and understand governance mechanisms. By combining rigorous empirical analysis with practical relevance, my goal is to contribute research that informs both academic thought and financial industry practice. Current working papers include:

1. Boardroom Observers: White Knight or Trojan Horse?
   With Dr. Choonsik Lee

   Investigates the impact of activist-appointed board observers on firm performance, strategic decisions, and market reactions. Accepted for presentation at the 2025 Financial Management Association (FMA) Annual Meeting.

2. Who Wins the Boardroom Battle? Voices of Shareholders vs. Management

   Uses textual analysis of proxy statement disclosures (from SEC EDGAR filings) to examine how tone, sentiment, and persuasive language influence the voting outcomes of shareholder proposals.

3. Shareholder Rights Proposals and Staggered Boards

   Analyzes how staggered board structures affect support for shareholder proposals, using empirical data from Compustat and governance databases to highlight the influence of various corporate governance mechanisms.