I am a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Connecticut (UConn), Storrs, CT, where I joined the actuarial science program in August 2014. My research interests lie at the intersection of actuarial science and data science, with a focus on developing data-driven and mathematical methods for insurance and risk management.
From April 2008 to April 2014, I worked in the Global Variable Annuity Hedging Department at Manulife Financial, an international life insurance company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. My primary responsibilities included developing, evaluating, and implementing mathematical models to support Manulife Financial's global variable annuity hedging programs. Prior to joining Manulife Financial, I worked for approximately one year at a hedge fund in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
I am passionate about both research and teaching. My industry experience has also influenced my approach to education and research. While working in the industry, I published two books on clustering algorithms and mathematical finance for students and practitioners.
