Professor Russell P. Robins' research focuses on financial economics, applied econometrics, and forecasting. It has been published in several top journals, including Econometrica, Management Science, and the Review of Economics and Statistics.

In addition to his thought leadership in the field, Professor Robins has played an influential role in the academic careers of Freeman students. Having served as an associate dean for all programs, he is now teaching in the MBA program, and he has won more than 35 awards and recognitions from his student in New Orleans and Taiwan.