Sandra Stupar

Sandra Stupar serves as a Lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), School of Business, within the Institute for Financial Services Zug (IFZ). She teaches core courses including Introduction to Mathematics for Business and Economics, Risk Models and Optimization, and Financial Risk Management across bachelor's and master's programs in Banking & Finance.

Education:

• Bachelor and Master in Mathematics, Oxford University (2008-2012)
• PhD in Theoretical Physics (Quantum Information Theory), ETH Zurich (2012-2018)

Dr. Stupar's research bridges financial risk management and quantum information theory. Her finance work focuses on corporate governance mechanisms—particularly board secretary roles—and practical risk modeling, evidenced by 2023 publications on VR-Sekretäre and Central Swiss financial monitoring. Earlier contributions to quantum physics explored clock synchronization and time operationalization, with foundational work published in PRX Quantum and arXiv. This dual expertise stems from her industry transition from Deloitte risk consulting to UBS quantitative analysis before academia.

Recent publications (2022-2023) reveal a decisive shift toward applied finance: developing the Third-Party Risk Calculator, analyzing compliance frameworks, and monitoring regional banking sectors. Her quantum physics output has diminished since 2018, reflecting her career pivot toward financial applications where she leverages mathematical modeling for regulatory challenges.

Dr. Stupar actively supervises master's research through project courses and practical methods modules. Her industry background enables direct translation of academic concepts into banking applications, particularly in risk assessment. Current projects like 'Return on Compliance' demonstrate her focus on bridging regulatory requirements with operational banking practices through institutional collaborations with IFZ and industry partners.

Her work occurs within HSLU's Institute for Financial Services Zug ecosystem, characterized by close industry partnerships in Swiss financial regulation. The absence of a dedicated lab reflects her applied, project-based research model focused on immediate industry solutions rather than theoretical experimentation.