Alexander Becker

Alexander Becker is an Affiliate Faculty (Assistant Professor) at Boston University's Metropolitan College. He holds a PhD in econophysics from Boston University and a Diplom-Physiker from the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany. His research focuses on quantitative finance, applied finance, and educational science.

Dr. Becker's research interests include:

• Theoretical and applied finance methods
• Advanced quantitative analysis in financial systems
• Pedagogical approaches in higher education
• Econophysics applications in market dynamics

His publications primarily investigate financial market stability, risk assessment methodologies, and economic network interdependencies. Recent work focuses on developing sophisticated stress-testing models for financial systems and analyzing option market dynamics.

Scientific Awards:

• 2014 CAS Outstanding Teaching Fellow Award

Dr. Becker teaches courses in quantitative methods for finance, financial concepts, and investments. He has served as a Scholar of Teaching and Learning at the BU Center for Teaching and Learning and as a Teaching and Research Fellow at the BU Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning.