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Jingrui Li is an Assistant Professor of FinTech at Stevens Institute of Technology's School of Business, with an affiliation to the CRAFT FinTech Center. He holds a PhD in Finance from West Virginia University (2019), an MS in Finance from West Virginia University (2013), and a BA in Accounting from Liaoning University (2012). His research focuses on financial econometrics, volatility dynamics, cryptocurrency markets, and sentiment analysis. He has published in top journals like Quantitative Finance, Journal of Banking & Finance, and Financial Review, receiving accolades including the WILEY Top Cited Article Award (2020–2021) and FMA Best Paper Award semifinalist recognition.
Dr. Li teaches courses in Financial Technology, Derivatives, and Financial Modeling at Stevens and previously at Tulane University. He is actively involved in institutional service, including the Financial Engineering PhD committee and FinTech faculty search committees. His professional affiliations include the American Finance Association, European Finance Association, and Global Association of Risk Professionals (FRM certified).
His research spans tail risk persistence, cryptocurrency volatility spillovers, and the impact of geopolitical events on markets. Recent work explores Bitcoin's volatility dynamics during the Russia-Ukraine war and the role of social media sentiment in meme stock returns. He has secured grants including the AFA Student Travel Grant and has advised on projects linking retail trader behavior and illegal user activity in crypto markets.
