Dr. Zachary Smith has more than a decade of academic experience in teaching, research, and curriculum development. He has expertise in applied management, financial decision-making, and economic analysis, complemented by a strong foundation in quantitative methods and investment strategies. He has a proven track record of publishing impactful research on asset pricing, market anomalies, and fintech innovations, contributing to academic discourse and practical applications in finance. Dr. Smith is committed to fostering student engagement and academic excellence through innovative teaching methodologies and collaborative research initiatives.

Dr. Smith earned a BS in business administration with a concentration in finance from Old Dominion University, an MBA with a concentration in finance from Capella University, and a Ph.D. in applied management and decision sciences with a concentration in finance from Walden University. He also completed graduate level coursework in economics from East Carolina University.