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Thought Leadership: Redefining Business Education

Thought leadership

Redefining business education

Warrington College of Business faculty are more than exceptional researchers, they are influential thought leaders shaping the future of business education, policy, and practice.

Consistently recognized among the world’s most impactful scholars, Warrington faculty drive innovation through rigorous research, engage industry through actionable insights, and mentor the next generation of academic leaders.

From publishing in premier journals and securing highly competitive grants to providing expert perspectives in global media, our faculty extend their impact far beyond the classroom. Their work informs business, government, and society on critical challenges ranging from artificial intelligence and financial markets to workplace dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

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The future of work

Human Resources Management

From rudeness in the workplace to the psychology of happiness, our faculty shape tomorrow’s workforce.

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Financial Technology

Advances in FinTech

As technology reshapes the finance industry, Warrington faculty offer insights into the world of FinTech.

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AI & analytics

Impact of AI on business

Warrington researchers and faculty frame the implications of AI on all aspects of business.

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Centers for research and innovation

Warrington research and innovation centers serve as idea hubs for some of the most important issues facing the business world.

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FinTech

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AI and Analytics

Warrington MS in ISOM — Supply Chain Management, recommended for prospective graduate students

Supply Chain

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Real Estate

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Public Utility Research

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Human Resources Management

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Recent publications

The Warrington College of Business’s distinguished faculty members aren’t just conducting research — they’re pioneering the future of business knowledge.

Ranked among the top two percent of scientists globally, Warrington researchers deliver groundbreaking studies that bridge the critical gap between academic excellence and practical application.

Global thought leaders

Warrington faculty shape all areas of business through their research and insights. View all faculty.

Mo Wang

Mo Wang

Future of Work, Retirement and Older Worker Employment, Occupational Health Psychology, Leadership and Team Processes

Klodiana Lanaj

Klodiana Lanaj

Leadership, Team Processes and Performance, Motivation and Self-Regulation

Amir Erez

Amir Erez

Dispositions and Emotions in Organizational Behavior, 
Motivation in Organizations

Brian Swider

Brian Swider

Recruitment, Personality, Employment Interviews, withdrawal, and turnover

Jim Hoover

Jim Hoover

Artificial Intelligence,  
Big Data and Data Privacy, 
Forecasting

Tianxin Zou

UF Warrington Master of International Business Instructor Tianxin Zou

Applied Game Theory, 
Behavioral Economics, 
Consumer Search, 
Platform Design,  
Pricing

Chris Janiszewski

UF Warrington PhD in Marketing Instructor Chris Janiszewski

Branding,  
Consumer Learning,  
Perceived Value,  
Price Perception

Baolian Wang

Baolian Wang

Chinese Economy, Empirical Asset Pricing, FinTech, Investor Behavior

Joel Houston

UF Warrington Executive MBA Instructor Joel F. Houston

Corporate Finance, 
Executive Compensation, 
Financial Markets and Institutions,  
Mergers and Acquisitions

Andy Naranjo

UF Warrington MS in Finance Instructor Andy Naranjo

Asset Pricing,  
Capital Market Linkages and Flows,  Corporate Finance, 
Financial Economics, 
Information Flows and Processing,  International Finance,  Real Estate Finance

W Robert Knechel

UF Warrington Master of Accounting Instructor Warren R. Knechel

Auditing,  Factors Affecting the Scope and Timing of Audit Engagements, 
Financial Reporting

Jennifer Wu Tucker

Jennifer Tucker

Accounting,  
Capital Markets,  
Financial, 
Issues

Marcus Kirk

Marcus Kirk

Accounting within an Economy’s Institutional Infrastructure,  
Financial Markets and Institutions, 
Financial Reporting and Disclosure Choices, 
Investor Relations, 
Valuation

Hsing Kenneth Cheng

Warrington Faculty Professor Hsing Kenneth Cheng

Economics of Information Systems,  
Electronic Commerce,  
Supply Chain Management

Haldun Aytug

UF Warrington MS in ISOM - Data Science Instructor Haldun Aytug

Data Mining,  
Decision Making,  
Genetic Algorithms,  
Machine Learning,  
Scheduling

Janice Carrillo

Warrington MS in ISOM - Supply Chain Management Instructor Janice Ellen Carrillo

Knowledge Management, 
Management of Technology,  
New Product Development,  
Operations Management,  
Supply Chain Management, 
Sustainability

Global media recognition

The next generation of thought leaders

The Warrington College of Business creates future academic leaders and practitioners through it’s six doctoral programs. Doctoral students benefit from exposure to Warrington’s faculty and participate in research that is shaping the business world.

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Ph.D. in Finance, Insurance and Real Estate

UF Warrington Ph.D. in Accounting, recommended for prospective doctoral students

Ph.D. in Accounting

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Ph.D. in Management

UF Warrington Ph.D. in Information Systems faculty meets with prospective doctoral students

Ph.D. in Information Resources and Operations Management

UF Warrington Ph.D. in Marketing class.

Ph.D. in Marketing

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Doctor of Business Administration

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Let’s build the future of business

Warrington faculty are shaping the fields of business. Connect with our thought leaders to share insights.