Faculty

Sergio Rebelo
Sergio Rebelo has published widely in macroeconomics and international finance. His research focuses on the causes of business cycles, the impact of economic policy on economic growth, and the sources of exchange rate fluctuations. He has won numerous teaching awards at Kellogg, including the Executive Master Program Outstanding Professor Award and Professor of the Year Award. Professor Rebelo has also served as a consultant to the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, European Central Bank, McKinsey Global Institute, and Global Markets Institute at Goldman Sachs. He received his PhD in economics from the University of Rochester.

Alexander Chernev
Alexander Chernev teaches marketing strategy, strategic brand management, and behavioral decision theory in the MBA, PhD, and Executive Education programs at Kellogg. He has received numerous teaching awards, including the Top Professor Award from the Executive MBA Program. Professor Chernev is an academic trustee of the Marketing Science Institute and advises companies around the world on issues of marketing strategy, brand management, consumer behavior, and new product development. He holds a PhD in psychology from Sofia University and a PhD in business administration from Duke University.

Celine Abecassis-Moedas
Celine Abecassis-Moedas teaches in the areas of strategy, consulting, innovation, and luxury. Before joining Católica-Lisbon, she was an assistant professor at Queen Mary University of London and worked in business development of software for the fashion industry in New York. She researches entrepreneurship and innovation in the fashion, design, and haute cuisine industries. Professor Abecassis-Moedas holds a PhD in management from École Polytechnique and a Master’s in scientific methods of management (DEA) from Dauphine University.

Miguel Matos
Miguel Matos’ research examines digitalization, social networks, and peer influence on consumer behavior and consumer choice. Professor Matos has led several business analytics projects in the telecommunications sector for firms in Europe and Asia. He holds a PhD and an MSc in engineering and public policy from Carnegie Mellon University. He is currently serving as a visiting research scientist at Heinz College, Carnegie Mellon University.