Goizueta Business School faculty members continue to receive recognition for their outstanding contributions to research, leadership, and service. Their recent achievements underscore Goizueta’s commitment to academic excellence and industry impact.
“Goizueta’s faculty exemplify a lifelong commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and thought leadership on a global scale,” says Wei Jiang, Vice Dean for Faculty and Research and Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Finance. “Their enduring contributions not only shape the future of business knowledge worldwide but also leave a lasting impact on generations of students and the international business community. Their work continues to elevate Goizueta’s global presence and long-term influence.”
Lifetime Achievements and Prestigious Honors
- + Jagdish Sheth Charles H. Kellstadt Chaired Professor of Business, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the AMA Sustainable Marketing and Innovation SIG (AMA SUSTSIG) in 2025 for his profound influence on the field of marketing.
- + Sheth was also honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from Sankara Nethralaya USA in 2024 and the UIBS Lifetime Award from the India Business Summit & Georgia Tech Global Business Forum (GTGBF) for his lasting impact on global business thought leadership.
Recognitions for Research Excellence
- + Wei Jiang, vice dean for faculty and research and Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Finance, was awarded The Michael J. Brennan Best Paper Award by the Review of Financial Studies in 2024 for outstanding research contributions.
- + Sergio Garate Alvarez, assistant professor in the practice of finance and director of the Goizueta Real Estate Program, received the Best Article Award in the 2023 volume from the Journal of Housing Research in 2024.
- + Diwas KC, professor of information systems and operations management, was honored with the Industrial Studies Association Babbage Best Industrial Innovation Policy Paper Award in 2024.
- + Brian Jonghwan Lee, assistant professor of finance, was recognized with the WFA Brattle Group PhD Candidate Award for Outstanding Research by the Western Finance Association in 2024.
Recognition for Business Education and Thought Leadership
- +Allison Burdette, professor in the practice of business law, and Catarina Fernandes, assistant professor of organization and management, were both recognized among Poets & Quants’ Best Undergraduate Business Professors of 2024.
- + Wei Jiang was named President Elect of the American Finance Association.
Industry and Professional Awards
- + Panagiotis Adamopoulos, associate professor of information systems and operations management, received the INFORMS Information Systems Society Sandra A. Slaughter Early Career Award in 2024. He was also awarded Best Associate Editor by Management Science in 2024.
- + Ramnath Chellappa, professor of information systems and operations management, was honored with the INFORMS Information Systems Society Practical Impacts Award in 2024.
- + Tucker Balch, Tucker Balch, professor in the practice and research of finance, received the Best Service Award sponsored by ACM AI in Finance in 2024, recognizing his contributions to the academic and professional community.
Goizueta Business School is proud to present the accomplishments of our faculty. Through their transformational work, they push industries forward, prepare the next generation of business leaders, and solve today’s toughest business problems.
