Zaur Rzakhanov
About Zaur Rzakhanov
Zaur Rzakhanov is a Senior Lecturer in Finance at the University of Massachusetts Boston, with over two decades of experience in academia and finance. He holds a Ph.D. in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis University and has expertise in applied microeconomics, finance, econometrics, and asset valuation.
Current Position as Senior Lecturer in Finance
Zaur Rzakhanov currently serves as a Senior Lecturer in Finance at the University of Massachusetts Boston. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the Department of Accounting and Finance. His role involves teaching finance courses and engaging in academic research, drawing from over two decades of experience in academia and finance.
Previous Experience at UMass Boston
Rzakhanov previously worked at the University of Massachusetts Boston as a Lecturer in Finance. His tenure spanned from 2004 to 2005 and again from 2008 to 2016. During these years, he focused on delivering finance education and supporting students in their academic pursuits within the Department of Accounting and Finance.
Educational Background
Rzakhanov has a comprehensive educational background in economics and finance. He earned a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics from Boston University in 1997. He then pursued an M.A. in Economics at the same institution, completing it in 1997. He further advanced his studies at Brandeis University, obtaining an M.S. in International Economics and Finance in 2000 and a Ph.D. in the same field in 2002.
Expertise in Finance and Economics
Rzakhanov possesses expertise in applied microeconomics, finance, econometrics, and asset valuation. His strong background in both theoretical and applied aspects of economics and finance informs his teaching methodology and research interests. This expertise has been cultivated through years of academic involvement and consultancy work.
Professional Experience in Academia and Consultancy
In addition to his current role, Rzakhanov has held several academic positions, including Instructor at Brandeis University and Visiting Assistant Professor at Suffolk University. He also worked as a Consultant at DRI-WEFA and as an Associate at Analysis Group. These roles have contributed to his extensive experience in both teaching and practical applications of finance and economics.