Ricky Cooper

Dr. Ricky Cooper is Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Finance Programs at Illinois Tech's Stuart School of Business. His research bridges academic finance and industry practice, with expertise in:

• Algorithmic trading systems
• Portfolio optimization
• High-frequency market structure
• Financial ethics and regulation

Prior industry experience includes senior roles at State Street Global Advisors, Harris Investment Management, and proprietary trading firms. Recent publications focus on ethical frameworks for automated markets and quantitative trading strategies.