Gu Wang

Gu Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). He holds a BS from Peking University (2007), MS from Boston University (2010), and PhD in Mathematics from Boston University (2013). Prior to WPI, he served as a Postdoctoral Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan.

• Education: BS Peking University (2007), MS/Boston University (2010), PhD Boston University (2013)

His research focuses on Mathematical Finance and Stochastic Analysis, emphasizing optimal investment/consumption policies, stochastic control, and market dynamics. Recent work explores fund manager competition, commodity investor strategies, and variable annuity fee structures. His articles often bridge theoretical models with practical financial applications.

Teaching interests include financial/actuarial mathematics courses, with a focus on mentoring students in MQP projects, master's, and doctoral theses. He actively engages students in research projects across financial and actuarial domains.

No specific scientific awards are listed, but his tenure and promotions indicate sustained academic contributions. His advising and grants involve student-led projects in applied finance and actuarial science. No dedicated labs or teams are mentioned, though collaborations likely occur within his department and university.