معرفی
Yukun Liu is the William H. Meckling Associate Professor of Finance (non-tenure track) at the Simon Business School, University of Rochester. His expertise spans asset pricing, Fintech, AI & machine learning, labor economics, and cryptocurrency. He holds a PhD in Economics from Yale University and a BA in Economics and Mathematics from Cornell University.
Education:
- PhD in Economics, Yale University
- BA in Economics and Mathematics, Cornell University
His research focuses on understanding how financial markets interact with labor markets, technological innovations, and regulatory environments. Key themes include the pricing of risky assets, the role of Fintech in modern finance, and the application of machine learning techniques to financial data. He has developed the Simon Business School’s first Financial Technology course and received multiple teaching awards.
His publications explore topics such as cryptocurrency valuation, carbon market inefficiencies, and the impact of shareholder governance on borrowing costs. Recent work employs advanced econometric methods like weighted-average quantile regression and t-SNE factor clustering.
Awards:
- Q-Group Jack Treynor Prize
- Blackrock Applied Research Award
- WFA Cubist Systematic Strategies Award
Professor Liu’s advising emphasizes quantitative methods and interdisciplinary approaches. His research has been supported by grants focusing on Fintech, climate finance, and labor-market dynamics.
Labs/Teams: While no specific lab is mentioned, his work often collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in finance, economics, and computer science.
