Academic Courses & Education
Learn about Professor Aurelian's academic courses, background, and teaching philosophy
Featured Courses
Explore Professor Aurelian's signature academic offerings
Bitcoin and Dogecoin
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Bitcoin and Dogecoin, exploring their origins, technological foundations, and evolving role in the modern financial ecosystem. Students will learn about blockchain technology, investment strategies, and market analysis.
Ethereum and Smart Contracts
This advanced course explores Ethereum, smart contracts, and decentralized applications. Students will learn about the Ethereum Virtual Machine, Solidity programming, DeFi protocols, NFTs, and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).
Teaching Philosophy
Professor Aurelian Smith firmly believes that the essence of academic mentorship lies not only in the transmission of knowledge but also in cultivating critical thinking and practical application skills among students. He emphasizes that effective academic guidance must integrate theoretical foundations with real-world case studies, enabling students to deeply understand and navigate the complexities and challenges of modern finance and corporate governance.
My objective is not merely to impart information, but to shape students' judgment, analytical reasoning, and ethical decision-making abilities," Professor Smith asserts. "Students should leave my classroom with more than just an accumulation of knowledge; they should experience a fundamental transformation in their way of thinking. They must develop the capacity to approach problems from multiple perspectives, make informed decisions in complex financial environments, and uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
"Under Professor Smith's mentorship, students not only gain cutting-edge expertise in financial technology, digital currencies, and blockchain innovations but also acquire the strategic foresight and resilience necessary to confront the challenges of the global financial markets."
Academic Background
Educational qualifications and academic positions
Educational Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Economic History, Ph.D.Harvard University1996
- Master of Philosophy in Business Economics, MPhilHarvard University1991
- Master of Business Administration, MBAHarvard University1990
- Bachelor of Laws, LLBHarvard University1988
- Bachelor of Arts in EconomicsHarvard University1985
Academic Positions
Research Focus Areas
Primary areas of academic research and scholarly interest
Corporate Governance
Examining how corporate governance mechanisms influence firm performance, with particular focus on boards of directors, institutional investors, and shareholder activism.
Executive Compensation
Investigating the structure and effectiveness of executive compensation packages, analyzing their impact on managerial incentives, firm performance, and corporate governance.
Financial Markets
Exploring the structure, regulation, and efficiency of financial markets, with emphasis on how market mechanisms can be improved to better serve investors and the economy.