Xiaochen Zhu

Xiaochen Zhu is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Information Systems & Analytics department at Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems for Data Science from the University of Massachusetts Boston, an M.S. in Management of Finance from Case Western Reserve University, and a Bachelor of Economics in Financial Engineering from Shandong University. Prior to his academic role, he gained three years of professional experience in the credit department of a commercial bank.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Information Systems for Data Science, University of Massachusetts Boston
• M.S. in Management of Finance, Case Western Reserve University
• Bachelor of Economics in Financial Engineering, Shandong University

Research Interests: Focuses on the intersection of data science and financial systems, leveraging analytics for decision-making in finance and economics. His work integrates technical expertise in information systems with practical applications in credit analysis and financial modeling.

Professional Background: Three-year experience in a commercial bank’s credit department provides practical insights into real-world applications of financial analytics.