Jin Lau

Dr. Jin Lau serves as an Assistant Professor of Economics at Marist University's School of Management, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in economics and quantitative methods. His academic journey includes a PhD in Economics from Rutgers University and professional experience as a World Bank consultant.

His educational qualifications include:

• PhD in Economics, Rutgers University
• MA in Economics, Rutgers University
• BS in Mathematics with Finance, University of Houston

Dr. Lau's research centers on debt issues in Emerging and Developing Economies through quantitative and theoretical analysis of International Finance and Macroeconomics. He integrates tools like Excel, Stata, Tableau, Julia, and Python to bridge academic theory with professional applications in finance and business analytics. His work emphasizes practical data-driven solutions for economic challenges in developing markets.

Professional engagements:

• Consultant at the World Bank
• Invited instructor for Quantitative Methods at Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM)

Extracurricular leadership: Represented Singapore in international bowling competitions and served as Team Captain for the Singapore National Schools Bowling Team, advocating for balanced academic-athletic development.