Prof. Geraldine Ryan (MA, Ph.D.) is Professor of Corporate Finance, Deputy Dean of Cork University Business School (CUBS), and CUBS Vice Dean of Accreditation at University College Cork (UCC). With 25 years of experience in teaching, examining, and leading programmes, she is known for her dedication to delivering high-quality, research-led education. Her teaching spans all levels, from undergraduate to executive education, and she has developed nearly 30 unique modules, reflecting her versatility and commitment to student development. Prof. Ryan’s research is focused on three core areas: Business Finance and Entrepreneurship, Corporate Innovation and Performance, and Renewable Energy Investment, with much of her work directly contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly around sustainability and energy transition. Her work has been published in top-tier journals like Energy Policy, Business Strategy and the Environment, and Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. Her expertise in sustainable finance, which aligns with UCC Futures - Sustainability, addresses the vital role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in financial decision-making, sustainable business models, and long-term financial performance. Her current research projects include several funded initiatives such as Circular Economy, Co-Wind, MISTRAL and CABBBIE. A significant part of her work focuses on understanding social acceptance of renewable energy projects, particularly around wind energy, and she is part of the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) Steering Group, tasked with evaluating the socio-economic impacts of renewable projects on local communities. Prof. Ryan is also active in policy research, investigating the financial mechanisms supporting innovation and eco-innovation, particularly in the renewable energy sector. In her administrative rol

Financial Economics; Small Business Economics; Applied Econometrics

Modules Currently Taught:EC2115: Introduction to Mathemathical Economic AnalysisEC4217: International Financial EconomicsEC4218: Macro Finance in a Globalised EconomyEC6004: Financial Regulation and ComplianceEC6047: Fixed Income AnalysisEC6048: Security Selection and ValuationCurrent PhD Students:Jane Power (full-time student, jointly supervised with B. Power) Austin Brady (part-time student, jointly supervised with E. Kavanagh)