Alexander Núñez Torres, Ph.D
Chair, BBA Department — Lehman College, Bloomberg Lab Director
Advancing Financial Research. Expanding Financial Access.
Alexander Núñez Torres, Ph.D
Chair, BBA Department — Lehman College, Bloomberg Lab Director
Advancing Financial Research. Expanding Financial Access.
About
Alexander Núñez Torres, Ph.D., is a finance scholar and academic leader whose work bridges rigorous financial research with institutional and public education initiatives.
As Chair of the BBA Department at Lehman College, he oversees undergraduate business education while advancing applied financial training through Bloomberg Terminal integration and structured program development.
His research focuses on mortgage markets, banking systems, corporate finance, and asset pricing, with a parallel commitment to expanding financial literacy and economic access through scalable educational models.
About
Alexander Núñez Torres, Ph.D., is a finance scholar and academic leader whose work bridges rigorous financial research with institutional and public education initiatives.
As Chair of the BBA Department at Lehman College, he oversees undergraduate business education while advancing applied financial training through Bloomberg Terminal integration and structured program development.
His research focuses on mortgage markets, banking systems, corporate finance, and asset pricing, with a parallel commitment to expanding financial literacy and economic access through scalable educational models.
Financial systems shape opportunity.
Financial education expands it.
Research Focus
Mortgages &
Housing Finance
Structure, risk, and performance of mortgage markets and housing finance systems.
Banking Systems & Financial Stability
Institutional design, capital structures, and systemic risk dynamics.
Corporate Finance & Asset Pricing
Firm-level financial decision-making and market valuation mechanisms.
Financial Literacy
Evidence-based approaches to improving financial capability and access.
Research Focus
Mortgages &
Housing Finance
Structure, risk, and performance of mortgage markets and housing finance systems.
Banking Systems & Financial Stability
Institutional design, capital structures, and systemic risk dynamics.
Corporate Finance & Asset Pricing
Firm-level financial decision-making and market valuation mechanisms.
Financial Literacy
Evidence-based approaches to improving financial capability and access.
Bloomberg Leadership
As Director of the Bloomberg Lab at Lehman College, Dr. Núñez Torres integrates real-time financial data and professional market analytics into undergraduate and applied research training.
The lab supports portfolio analysis, corporate valuation, and empirical financial research using Bloomberg Terminal infrastructure.
Financial education is infrastructure. Expanding access to financial knowledge strengthens institutions and communities alike.
Financial Literacy &
Spreadsheet Analysis Bootcamp
Dr. Núñez Torres leads structured financial literacy initiatives designed to expand access to essential financial knowledge. The Bootcamp provides selected participants with hands-on training in market analytics at no cost. Institutional sponsorships are welcomed to broaden program access and impact.
Teaching & International Engagement
In addition to his leadership role, Dr. Núñez Torres serves as visiting professor and academic collaborator in international settings, delivering hybrid instruction that combines in-person and online formats.
He partners with institutions seeking curriculum development, semester instruction, and joint research initiatives.
300+ Students Trained in Bloomberg Terminal
Publications
Deposit market power, funding stability, and mortgage securitization
This paper quantifies the effect of deposit market power on loan mortgage premiums for the government sponsored enterprise Fannie Mae.
On the financial literacy, indebtedness, and wealth of Colombian households
In this paper we attempt to find existing linkages of financial literacy with indebtedness and wealth accumulation of households in Bogotá, the capital of Colombia.
On the financial literacy, indebtedness, and wealth of Colombian households
This paper examines whether predictable seasonal patterns in firm fundamentals generate time variation in stock returns.
Leadership & Board Service
In addition to my professional work, I proudly serve in national leadership roles supporting education and civic engagement within the Dominican community.