Han Smit

Han T.J. Smit currently holds the position of Professor of Corporate Finance at Erasmus School of Economics of Erasmus University Rotterdam and has enhanced his academic career through visiting fellowships at prestigious institutions including NIAS, Harvard University, and UC Berkeley, focusing his research on practical applications of valuation models in private equity and acquisition strategies, which he has shared through publications in both academic journals and practitioner outlets like the Wall Street Journal, while also authoring significant books including "Strategic Investment: Options and Games" with Trigeorgis and "Playing at Acquisitions" with Moraitis through Princeton University Press, alongside his role as coordinator and co-founder of the master program in financial economics at the Erasmus School of Economics.