Dr. Golubeva has studied the effect of psychological factors on decision-making in finance in a number of research projects. Her research has been published in the Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Banking and Finance, and the Journal of Financial Markets. She earned her MBA and a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Utah. Prior to her graduate studies she worked in the energy industry for several years, having earned a degree in Geophysics. Her interest in the industry continues to be strong. She has authored a book chapter on carbon management and environmental issues and taught numerous courses on various energy-related topics.