Hua Chen

Hua Chen is a Professor of Finance and Risk Management at the Shidler College of Business, University of Hawaii at Manoa, where she also serves as the Faculty Director of the Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Program. With a strong academic background including a Ph.D. in Risk Management and Insurance from Georgia State University, she has established herself as a leading scholar in financial risk management.

Dr. Chen's educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Risk Management and Insurance, Georgia State University
• M.A. in Applied Economics, University of Oklahoma
• M.A. in International Economics, Sichuan University (China)
• B.S. in Computational Mathematics, Sichuan University (China)

Her research focuses on critical areas of financial stability and risk management, with particular expertise in systemic risk, enterprise risk management, longevity risk, and insurance economics. Dr. Chen's work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in financial markets and insurance industries. Her research has significantly contributed to understanding risk networks among financial institutions, mortality modeling, and the intersection of housing markets with financial security.

Dr. Chen has received numerous awards for her scholarly contributions, including the Excellence in Reviewing Award for the Journal of Risk and Insurance (2024), Professor of the Semester in the MSF Program (2021), and multiple Dean's Research Honor Roll recognitions at Temple University. Her publications appear in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Risk and Insurance, North American Actuarial Journal, and Insurance: Mathematics and Economics, with several papers ranking among the most cited in their fields.

Dr. Chen has been actively involved in reviewing and editorial work for leading finance and insurance journals. Her research has been recognized with multiple Summer Research Awards and prestigious fellowships throughout her career. At the University of Hawaii, she teaches courses in business finance and advanced finance topics, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate education in finance.