Dr. Elias J. Semaan, a distinguished professor in the College of Business, has been teaching at James Madison University for over 15 years. Since earning his Ph.D. from George Washington University in 2005, he has pioneered the field of economics through his publications exploring market perceptions of risk and additionally the management of risk. James Madison University's College of Business has awarded Dr. Semaan with the esteemed Dr. Otto C. Brenner Memorial Award for teaching excellence. He currently is the faculty adviser for the Madison Investment Fund and previously for the Financial Management Association.