Behavioral economies; behavioral finance; applied econometrics.

Training of people, current supervision of postgraduate students:
Álvaro Chacón, Doctorate in Engineering Sciences, Supervisor; Alejandra Parrao, Doctorate in Engineering Sciences, Supervisor; Felipe Carraha, M.Sc. in Engineering, Supervisor; Benjamín Hassi, M.Sc. in Engineering, Supervisor; Daniel Carrasco, M.Sc. in Engineering, Supervisor; Consuelo Game, M.Sc. in Engineering, Supervisor; Soledad Gutiérrez, M.Sc. in Engineering, Supervisor; José Tomás Gutiérrez, M.Sc. in Engineering, Supervisor; Nicolás Herrera, M.Sc. in Engineering, Supervisor; Sebastián Ortiz, M.Sc. in Engineering, Supervisor; Matías Ramos, M.Sc. in Engineering, Supervisor; Agustín Iglesias, M.Sc. in Engineering, Co-supervisor; Francisco Larach, M.Sc. in Engineering, Co-supervisor; Kristel Schon, M.Sc. in Engineering, Co-supervisor.

Training of people, supervised postgraduate thesis:
• “A Compound Real Option Approach for Determining the Optimal Investment Path for Residential PV-Storage Systems”, Benjamín Hassi, M.S. in Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2019.
• “Conditional Accountability as a De-biasing Method for Leniency in Performance Appraisals”, Felipe Carraha, M.S. in Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2019.
• “The Effect of CEO Overconfidence on Firm Performance along the Business Cycle”, Diamela Peña, M.S. in Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2019.
• “The Evolution of Overconfidence: A Growth Curve Modeling Study of Overestimation, Accuracy and Confidence”, Francisco Carrasco, M.S. in Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2018.
• “Attention-Driven Overreaction to Positive and Negative Earnings Surprises”, Diego Martínez, M.S. in Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2018.
• “The Dark Side of the Moon: The Effect of CEOs’ Overconfidence on Performance during Macroeconomic Recessions”, Joaquín Trucco, M.S. in Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Co-supervisor, 2017.
• “Properly Estimating Risk in Emerging Markets”, Antonie Katscher, M.S. in Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2017.
• “Jump! The Effect of Recessions on Competitive Positioning”, Marco Sepúlveda, Master of Engineering Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Co-supervisor, 2017.
• “Easy does it? The Effects of Perceived Difficulty on Overconfidence”, Victor Perez-Cotapos, Master of Engineering Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Co-supervisor, 2017.
• “Methodology for Evaluating the Value of Flexibility in Transmission Expansion Planning Projects from the View of a Social Planner”, Francisco Mariscal, M.S. in Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2017.
• “Saddled with Attention: The Case of Bankruptcy Filings”, Nicolás Waissbluth, M.S. in Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2016.
• “On the Use of Fuzzy Real Options Hybrid Simulation: Analysis and Interpretation”, Matias López-Estévez, M.S. in Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Co-supervisor, 2016.
• “Modeling and Predicting the Oil VIX: Internet Search Volume versus Traditional Economic Variables”, Ignacio Campos, M.S. in Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2016.
• “Leaders and Markets: National Leadership and Stock Market Performance”, Manuel Álvarez, M.S. in Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2016.
• “Political Uncertainty and Innovation: The Causal Effect of National Leaders on Patent Applications”, Nicolas Olivares, M.S. in Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2016.
• “The Impact of National Leaders’ Characteristics on International Trade”, Patricio Niculqueo, M.S. in Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2016.
• “Creation of Business Area in Energy Equity Research”, Sebastián Mocarquer, Master in Industrial Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2016.
• “Evaluating Real Estate Projects with Real Options”, Javier Paut, Master in Industrial Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2015.
• “Implementation of the Balanced Scorecard in Modellagroup”, Francisco Moya, Master in Industrial Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2014.
• “Academic Management System for the Faculty of Engineering and Science at the University Adolfo Ibáñez”, Cristián Blanchard, Master in Business Engineering, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, 2008.

Training of people, supervised undergraduate thesis:
• “Research, Analysis and Modeling Applied in the Study of Financial Engineering in Value Investing”, Andrés Holtheuer, Work of Title of Civil Engineering of Industries, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Supervisor, 2020.
• “Quant Model Recommendation of Buy and Sell of Actions of the Chilean Market”, Alberto Campos, Work of Title of Civil Engineering of Industries, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Supervisor, 2020.
• “Investment Analyst”, Ian Butelmann, Work of Title of Civil Engineering of Industries, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Supervisor, 2019.
• “Management, Analysis and Modeling Applied in the Study of Decision Making under the Influence of Recommendations”, Laura Barberis, Work of Title of Civil Engineering of Industries, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Supervisor, 2019.
• “Optimization of Portfolios and Assignation of Assets in Interest Rates”, Martin Andrade, Work of Title of Civil Engineering of Industries, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Supervisor, 2019.
• “Junior Analyst of Investments in AFP Capital”, Rodrigo Orpis, Work of Title of Civil Engineering of Industries, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Supervisor, 2019.
• “Master's Thesis: Strategic Risk Management”, Mikel Paskual, Double degree between the University of Navarra and UC, Co-supervisor, 2018.
• “Algorithmic Trading: A General Vision with an Example of Sectorial Cointegration in the Chilean Market”, Ignacio Castillo, Title of Civil Engineering of Industries, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Co-supervisor, 2017.
• “Socially Responsible Investment: Major Characteristics, Profitability and Investors”, Lorena Moraga, Title of Civil Engineering of Industries, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2017.
• “National Leaders and their Personalities: Effects on the International Trade”, Roberto Zúñiga, Title of Civil Engineering of Industries, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2016.
• “Influence of the Personal Characteristics of the Heads of State in the Economic Performance of their Countries”, Felipe Soto, Title of Civil Engineering of Industries, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2015.
• “Improving Investment in Sales of an AFP”, Frederic Cartallier, Title of Civil Engineering of Industries, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2015.
• “Final Project: Study of Massive Changes of Funds in Chilean’s Pension System: The Case of Felices y Forrados and Application of Behavioral Finance”, Iker Asolo, Double title between Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and UC, 2014.

Professional activities with academic projection or impact, main consulting studies:
• “Affiliate Decision Analysis”, study commissioned by Penta Vida Compañia de Seguros de Vida SA, Project Manager, 2020.
• “Methodologies for the Valuation of Notes and Bonds”, study commissioned by Consorcio Financiero SA, Administradora General de Fondos Security S.A., Inmobiliaria Estrella del Sur Ltda, and Rentas ST Limitada, Project Manager, 2017 – 2018.
• “Methodologies for the Estimation of the Economic Damage of the Insignia and Global Funds”, study commissioned by Aurus Capital S.A. Administradora General de Fondos, Project Manager, 2017.
• “Meaning of Annualization and Methodologies for Annualization of Returns”, study commissioned by Penta Las Américas Administradora General de Fondos SA, Project Manager, 2016.
• “The SQM Control Group and the Degree of Independence of its Actions: Comparison with other IPSA Companies”, study commissioned by Itaú – Corpbanca, Co – author, 2016.