Matthias Raddant has been a researcher at the Complexity Science Hub since November 2021. He holds a doctoral degree in quantitative economics from Kiel University. Before joining CSH, Matthias held positions as assistant professor at Kiel University, and as a post-doctoral researcher at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.

At Kiel University, Matthias taught in the quantitative finance program. He served as the acting head for the research area Financial Markets and Macroeconomic Activity at the Kiel Institute from 2013 to 2014. He was also a visiting researcher to Keio University in 2018.

Matthias’ research focusses on risk in the financial sector, asset pricing models, financial integration, corporate boards, and economic networks. He currently works on complex networks in economics and finance, including aspects of sustainability and the management of mineral resources.

His work has been published both in economic as well as interdisciplinary journals. He is an associate editor for the journal SN Business and Economics. Matthias has provided expert statements for newspapers and TV formats. He has contributed to policy advice to the general public, ministries, and the European Parliament.

Matthias is also a research fellow at Danube University Krems and Graz University of Technology.