معرفی
Wendy Ku serves as an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Finance at Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business, teaching Investments and Financial Derivatives courses since 2015.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Business Administration, University of Illinois
- MBA, University of Illinois at Chicago
- BA in Chinese Literature and Economics, National Taiwan University
Research Focus: Dr. Ku conducts empirical studies on nonlinear interactions between extreme stock returns and large currency depreciation. Her work develops dynamic hedging techniques using financial derivatives to mitigate portfolio downside risk, bridging quantitative finance and real-world market volatility analysis.
Scientific Awards:
- Oscar Miller Award for Teaching Excellence
Professional Background: Prior to SCU, she taught at University of Illinois at Chicago where her Applied Portfolio Management course received industry recognition. She maintains extensive industry ties through consulting for hedge funds and global asset managers, holding FRM certification and CFA exam completion. Her 2008 participation in the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting provided direct engagement with Nobel economists including Myron Scholes.
