Yurun Yang

Dr. Yurun Yang is a Research Fellow at the Research Centre for Business in Society, holding a PhD in Mathematical Sciences from the University of Liverpool and an MSc in Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Econometrics from the University of Birmingham. As a CFA Charterholder and FRM, his research bridges data science, quantitative finance, and econometrics.

His research focuses on developing statistical and machine learning approaches for financial market analysis, particularly in emerging economies. Key interests include commodity investor behavior, macroeconomic prediction, and algorithmic trading strategies.

Yang's publications demonstrate consistent focus on Chinese financial markets analysis. His recent work explores bond market early warning systems, futures market structures, and commodity trading strategies using advanced computational methods.

Awards include the BAM 2023 Best Developmental Paper Award and multiple youth research prizes. He is currently involved in the 'Good Financial Conversations' project examining evidence about money discussions.

Professional activities include conference presentations at the Symposium on Quantitative Finance and peer review for academic journals. Previous industry experience includes product management at Shanghai Clearing House.