His research interests include institutions and governance, organizational capabilities, and methods in organizational research. His work appears in outlets such as Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of International Management, Strategic Management Journal, British Journal of Management, International Business Review, and Group & Organization Management. Prior to joining FIU, Dr. Fainshmidt worked with Deloitte (Isr.) in auditing, consulting, and IPO services. He is a member of the Academy of Management, the Academy of International Business, and the Southern Management Association.