Welcome to the faculty page for our MS in Financial Engineering program. Our dedicated educators and industry experts shape our curriculum and inspire the next generation of leaders in their fields. The faculty members bring a wealth of knowledge and diverse perspectives, ensuring a rich learning experience tailored to the evolving demands of the industry.
With a rotating roster each semester, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with a variety of professors, each committed to fostering your academic growth and professional development. Explore the profiles below to learn more about the exceptional individuals guiding your educational journey!
Professors
- Frank Curtis, Ph.D., Northwestern University
- Richard Kish, Ph.D., University of Florida (MFE Co-Director)
- Luis Nunes Vicente, Ph.D., Rice University (ISE Department Chair)
Associate Professors
- Daniel Conus, Ph.D., EPFL Institute of Mathematics (MFE Co-Director)
- Ping-Shi Wu, Ph.D., University of California, Davis
- Haibei Zhao, Ph.D., Georgia State University
- Luis Zuluaga, Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University (MFE Co-Director)
Assistant Professor
- Lichao Sun, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago
- Si Tang, Ph.D., University of Chicago
- Zi Ye, Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Teaching Assistant Professors
- Patrick Zoro, M.B.A., St John’s University (MFE Program Manager)
Adjunct Professors
- Lam Nguyen, Ph.D., Lehigh University
Professional Development
- Anne-Mette Halvorson, M.B.A., Simmons University