Title Dr. First Name Joanna Last Name Błach Name of the Institute University of Economics in Katowice, Department of Finance Position within Institute Assisstant Professor Field of Expertise Banking and Finance, Corporate Finance, Investor Relations and Corporate Governance, Financial Innovation |
Short Biography
Professional Experience:
2007 – onwards: Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance, Faculty of Finance and Insurance, University of Economics in Katowice, Poland (delivered courses: Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Banking and Finance, Financial Innovation, Corporate Governance and Investor Relations)
Education:
Ph.D. in Economic Science, University of Economics in Katowice,
Doctoral thesis title “Strategies of raising equity capital in the joint-stock companies” , December 2007
MBA in Finance, University of Economics in Katowice, March 2000
Research Interests:
Financial innovation creation and application by the non-financial companies and their impact on company's financial situation; Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Governance and Investor Relations and their importance for the company's value; Financial risk management tools and practices;
Current Boards:
Editorial Board Member of "International Business Research”, ISSN: 1913-9004 (Print) ISSN: 1913-9012 (Online), Editor Canadian Center of Science and Education
Editorial Board Member of “Journal of Modern Accounting & Auditing” ISSN: 1548-6583, Editor David Publishing Company, USA
Grants/Honours:
Director of Research Grant honoured by Polish National Centre of Science and Ministry of Higher Education in 2011-2014 (title: “Corporate Financial Management In Terms Of The Innovative Financial Mechanisms Implementation. Rationality and Efficiency Analysis. Grant No. DEC-2011/03/D/HS4/01924)
Awards granted by the Rector of the University of Economics – 3 individual awards for scientific and research achievements (for 2012, 2011 and 2010), 2 group awards for research achievements