Actuarial Program Development Professors and Supervisors

Sue Vagtsمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Nebraska-LincolnUnited States

Sue Vagts is the Director of the Actuarial Science Program , Ameritas Actuarial Faculty Fellow , and David P. Hayes Chair of Actuarial Science at the Nebraska College of Business , University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She joined the College of Business Administration (CBA) in 1999 with over 8 years of prior experience in the insurance industry, specializing in life insurance, fixed and variable annuities, and disability income insurance as a pricing and product development actuary. Education : Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (1988), University of Nebraska-Lincoln FSA (Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, 1996) Research and Teaching Interests : Her work focuses on actuarial applications in financial mathematics, insurance, and individual risk management. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Interest Theory and Actuarial Applications in Practice , covering topics such as yield curves, duration, convexity, pricing principles, and actuarial modeling software. Scientific Awards : Ameritas Actuarial Faculty Fellow David P. Hayes Chair of Actuarial Science

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Satoshi Nakaideمشاهده پروفایل

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Waseda UniversityJapan

Professor Satoshi Nakaide serves as Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Commerce, where he also holds the position of Program Director for the Global Management Program. With a Doctor of Commerce from Waseda University (2015) and an LL.M from University of London (1993), his academic credentials are complemented by extensive industry experience having worked for Tokio Marine Insurance Company for 28 years. His research focuses on marine insurance, non-life insurance, insurance law, and protection of financial consumers. Professor Nakaide has made significant contributions to understanding insurance contract principles, particularly in non-mass risk scenarios, reinsurance mechanisms, and marine insurance law. His recent work examines the intersection of insurance with sustainable development goals and the evolution of flood insurance systems. Professor Nakaide maintains an active international presence as Vice-Chairman of the Marine Insurance Working Group of the International Association of Insurance Law (AIDA) and Executive Director of the International Academy of Financial Consumers (IAFICO). His research output demonstrates consistent engagement with contemporary insurance challenges across Japanese, European, and global contexts. Okuma Academic Encouragement Award (2018) Japanese Society of Insurance Science's Award (2016) Shoichi Sumita Maritime Technology Encouragement Award (2012) Yamagata Katsumi Award (Book Award) (2012) Professor Nakaide serves on numerous influential committees including the Agency Business Quality Council of the General Insurance Association of Japan, the Japan Loss Appraisal Association, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's Seamen's Insurance Council. He has advised government bodies including the Financial Services Agency and Ministry of Finance on insurance regulation. His leadership extends to directing Waseda University's Research Institute of Business Administration, where he oversees significant research initiatives in commercial insurance law. His research projects examine cutting-edge topics including non-mass risk insurance theory, corporate insurance contract law in harmony with global standards, and insurance systems for natural disasters. Professor Nakaide has led international collaborative efforts such as the Principles of Reinsurance Contract Law (PRICL) project, contributing to global insurance law development.

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Edgar Rodolfo Castillo-Huertaمشاهده پروفایل

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Monterrey Institute of TechnologyMexico

Dr. Edgar Rodolfo Castillo-Huerta serves as Professor and Academic Leader in Finance at Tecnológico de Monterrey's Business School (Mexico City Region), teaching across undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programs since 2001. His institutional affiliation spans curriculum design and diploma coordination throughout Mexico and Latin America. His academic credentials include: Bachelor of Actuary from UNAM's Faculty of Sciences Master in Engineering (Operations Research and Actuary specialization) from UNAM PhD in Financial Sciences from Tecnológico de Monterrey Dr. Castillo-Huerta's expertise centers on Finance , with specialized focus in Risk Management , Derivative Instruments , and Banking Administration . His work bridges theoretical finance with practical industry applications, particularly in Credit, Liquidity, and Market Risk frameworks. Teaching activities span Corporate Financing, Financial Markets, Investment Analysis, and Financial Platforms, emphasizing real-world implementation through partnerships with leading Mexican financial institutions. Industry engagement remains integral to his academic role, with active collaboration on risk management practices and financial instrument development. His teaching portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on preparing students for operational roles in banking, investment, and regulatory environments across Latin America.

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Georgina Maria Tinungkiمشاهده پروفایل

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Trent UniversityCanada

Professor Georgina Maria Tinungki is a distinguished academic serving as a Full Professor at Hasanuddin University's Department of Statistics within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. She simultaneously holds an Associate Professor position at Makassar Merchant Marine Polytechnic in the Sea and Port Transportation Management department and serves as Head of Department at Hasanuddin University since September 2019. With a career spanning over three decades since her initial lecturer position at Christian University of Indonesia Paulus (1989-1991), Professor Tinungki has established herself as a leading figure in statistics and mathematics education in Indonesia. PhD in Educational Mathematics and Statistics from Indonesia University of Education (2016) PhD in Coastal and Marine Resources from IPB University (2005) MSc in Statistics from IPB University (2000) Dra in Mathematics (equivalent to Master's degree) Professor Tinungki's research spans multiple interconnected domains with particular emphasis on mathematics and statistics education, applied statistics, mathematical modeling, and coastal and marine resource management. Her recent work demonstrates a strong focus on financial applications, particularly examining dividend policy during the COVID-19 pandemic using sophisticated panel data approaches. She has made significant contributions to educational methodology through her research on Team-Assisted Individualization (TAI) cooperative learning models that enhance mathematical problem-solving, communication, and self-proficiency among students. Her methodological expertise includes advanced statistical techniques such as copula methods for risk assessment, geographically weighted regression, and robust statistical approaches for handling outliers and non-normal data. Postgraduate scholarship from Directorate General of Higher Education for 2nd PhD degree study (2011) Postgraduate scholarship from Directorate General of Higher Education for PhD degree study (2001) Postgraduate scholarship from Directorate General of Higher Education for Master degree study (1997) With 77 publications and 585 citations, Professor Tinungki maintains an active research program with recent publications spanning finance, education, and statistical methodology. Her work on dividend policy during the pandemic demonstrates rigorous application of both static and dynamic panel data models. In education research, she continues to refine cooperative learning approaches with particular attention to developing students' self-proficiency alongside technical skills. Her laboratory work focuses on applying statistical methods to real-world problems in finance, education, and resource management, often collaborating with colleagues across multiple institutions. Professor Tinungki leads Georgina Maria Tinungki's Lab, which focuses on interdisciplinary research bridging statistics, education, and practical applications. The lab environment emphasizes methodological rigor while addressing real-world challenges in financial modeling, educational assessment, and resource management. Current projects include analyzing market reactions to corporate policies during crises, developing innovative statistical teaching methods, and applying spatial statistics to socioeconomic issues in Indonesia.

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Timothy Huffmanمشاهده پروفایل

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Northwestern CollegeUnited States

Timothy Huffman serves as Professor of Mathematics and Director of the Actuarial Science Program at Northwestern College, where he founded the actuarial science program and integrates real-world industry experience into his teaching through a decade-long consultancy with Great West Casualty Company. His educational qualifications include: Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln M.S. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln B.A. from Concordia University, Seward, Nebraska Dr. Huffman's research centers on Fourier-Feynman Transforms, with publications spanning top-tier mathematics journals including Transactions of the American Mathematical Society and Journal of the Korean Mathematical Society. His industry work in predictive analytics directly informs his development of ADAPT, an industry-standard actuarial exam preparation platform, and demonstrates practical applications of mathematical modeling in insurance risk assessment. He maintains active professional engagement as an academic correspondent for the Casualty Actuarial Society and through memberships in the Mathematical Association of America, American Mathematical Society, and Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences. Beyond academia, Dr. Huffman has dedicated 20 years to volunteer firefighting with Orange City, continuing a family legacy in emergency services established by his parents in Colorado.

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Melissa Gardenghiمشاهده پروفایل

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Bob Jones UniversityUnited States

Dr. Melissa Gardenghi serves as Professor and Division Chair of Mathematical Sciences within the College of Arts and Science at Bob Jones University. She coordinates the Actuarial Science program and acts as academic advisor for actuarial majors while serving on multiple faculty committees. Education: PhD in Mathematical Sciences, Clemson University MS in Mathematical Sciences, Clemson University MEd in Mathematics, Bob Jones University BS in Engineering Science, Bob Jones University Her doctoral research focused on solutions to complex and multi-criteria optimization problems , with current work expanding into statistical analysis projects conducted collaboratively with students. These projects target more effective, data-based decision-making for local clients across various sectors. She emphasizes developing students' workplace skills and exploring how mathematical thinking helps rightly divide the words of truth . Dr. Gardenghi actively mentors actuarial science students through the program she coordinates and serves as academic advisor for actuarial majors. Her teaching portfolio includes advanced courses such as Actuarial Mathematics I & II, Probability, Statistics, and Mathematics Research Capstone. Outside her academic roles, she serves as a toddler Sunday School teacher at her local church and engages students and colleagues in discussions about worldview thinking and wise living.

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Mauro Rodríguez-Marínمشاهده پروفایل

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Monterrey Institute of TechnologyMexico

Mauro Rodríguez-Marín serves as a Researcher at Tecnológico de Monterrey's Business School, Campus Guadalajara, leveraging 20+ years of corporate executive experience in supply chain and demand management at firms including Grupo PI MABE, Hershey's, and Kellogg's. His expertise bridges organizational strategy, industrial transformation, and data-driven business solutions across tourism, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Educational credentials include: Bachelor of Actuary from Universidad de las Américas Puebla Master's Degree in Economics from Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México PhD in Economic Sciences from Universidad de Guadalajara PhD in Economic and Administrative Sciences (joint program with Universidad para la Cooperación Internacional) His research integrates advanced analytics with business strategy , focusing on demand management optimization , tourism forecasting , and SME innovation diffusion . Recent work applies machine learning to pediatric diagnostics and digital entrepreneurship, reflecting his 2019 postdoctoral certification in Data Science (UTSA/Tec de Monterrey) and 2017 Yale University research stay on business forecasting. Publication trends reveal strong emphasis on predictive modeling for Mexican economic sectors, combining traditional management theory with modern computational techniques. His 2021-2025 articles consistently address real-world applications in tourism demand, digital advertising, and SME operations using bibliometric and case-study methodologies. Scientific recognition includes: Mexican Researcher Certification (Candidate status) As an ODS (Sustainable Development Goal) contributor for Quality Education, Rodríguez-Marín co-designed Business Intelligence degree programs within Tec de Monterrey's Tec 21 educational model. His industry-academia nexus drives practical curriculum development while maintaining active research output. Collaborative work occurs through interdisciplinary networks focused on innovation diffusion in Mexican enterprises, evidenced by co-author metrics across Mendeley and peer review platforms.

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Lori Meddersمشاهده پروفایل

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Appalachian State UniversityUnited States

Dr. Lori Medders serves as the Joseph F. Freeman Distinguished Professor of Insurance and Department Chair for the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance at Appalachian State University's Walker College. She joined ASU in 2017 after faculty positions at Florida State University (2009-2017), Georgia State University (1998-2008), and Georgia Southern University (1994-1998). Her professional leadership spans academia and industry through roles as Board Member and Education Committee Chair of the American Association of Water Distribution and Management (AAWD&M), Chair of the Risk & Insurance Teaching Society (ARIA), and former Chair of Florida's Hurricane Loss Methodology Commission. Her research spans risk capital access, catastrophe finance, climate change impacts on (re)insurance, economic resilience, and decision psychology under uncertainty. Recent publications (2021-2023) reveal a strategic focus on emerging risk domains: water infrastructure challenges (capacity, quality, affordability), flood insurance regulation, pandemic risk securitization, and gender rating ethics in auto insurance. This work demonstrates her commitment to translating complex risk concepts into practical frameworks for industry and policy applications. With 30 years of risk consulting experience and 80+ industry speaking engagements, Dr. Medders bridges theoretical and applied risk management. She teaches Commercial Insurance, Insurance Operations, Risky Decisions, and Enterprise Risk Management courses while leading the department's strategic direction. Her collaborative initiatives – notably the AAWD&M water risk certification program – exemplify her approach to creating industry-relevant educational pathways that address critical infrastructure vulnerabilities through interdisciplinary risk solutions.

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Alan M. Polanskyمشاهده پروفایل

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Northern Illinois UniversityUnited States

Alan M. Polansky is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at Northern Illinois University (NIU), where he has maintained a continuous faculty appointment since 1995. His research program centers on advancing nonparametric statistical methodologies with significant contributions to bootstrap theory, smoothing techniques, and observed confidence levels. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. from Southern Methodist University and M.S./B.S. degrees from the University of Texas at San Antonio. As an Honors Faculty Fellow (2022-2023), he developed and taught an innovative seminar on Data and Social Justice for the University Honors Program. Polansky's research spans several interconnected domains: Foundational work on bootstrap methodology and confidence interval construction Development of observed confidence levels as an alternative to multiple comparison techniques Asymptotic theory for statistical limit theorems Emerging research on network data analysis and Bayesian inference for stochastic processes His 25+ year publication record shows consistent evolution from core nonparametric methods toward contemporary applications, with recent work focusing on network statistics and Bayesian approaches while maintaining theoretical rigor. Publications appear in premier journals including the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society, Technometrics, and Computational Statistics and Data Analysis. Key recognitions include: Honors Faculty Fellowship (2022-2023) Authorship of two influential monographs: 'Observed Confidence Levels' (2007) and 'Introduction to Statistical Limit Theory' (2011) As an educator, Professor Polansky maintains regular office hours in DuSable Hall and has advised students across statistics and actuarial science programs. His research demonstrates sustained methodological innovation with practical applications in insurance, manufacturing, and emerging network-based domains, reflecting both deep theoretical expertise and commitment to real-world problem solving.

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Johannes Krebsمشاهده پروفایل

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Catholic University of Eichstätt-IngolstadtGermany

Prof. Dr. Johannes Krebs holds the Chair of Mathematics - Statistics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Geography, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt since 2021. His academic service includes membership on the editorial board of Statistics , the tenure track board, examination committees for B.Sc. Mathematics and Data Science programs, and the faculty council. His research focuses on topological data analysis, persistent homology, and spatial statistics with applications in stochastic geometry. Funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (KR 4977/2-1 and KR 4977/1-1), his work bridges theoretical statistics with computational topology to develop novel methods for analyzing complex data structures. His methodological contributions span wavelet analysis, functional data, and bootstrap techniques for dependent data. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong emphasis on topological inference (persistent homology, Betti numbers), spatial statistics, and wavelet methods across multiple high-impact journals including Bernoulli , Annals of Statistics , and Stochastic Processes and their Applications . His work demonstrates consistent innovation in applying topological concepts to statistical problems with theoretical guarantees. Academic service highlights include: Editorial Board Member, Statistics journal Member of Tenure Track Board Examination Committee for B.Sc. Mathematics & Data Science Faculty Council Member His research program is supported by significant DFG funding for projects on Topological Data Analysis (2021-2023) and Dynamic Objects on Random Fields (2017-2020), reflecting sustained contribution to advancing statistical methodology through topological frameworks. He maintains active collaborations with researchers at UC Davis, KU Leuven, and Heidelberg University.

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SoYoung Limمشاهده پروفایل

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Waseda UniversityJapan

Dr. SoYoung Lim is a tenured Assistant Professor in the School of Commerce at Waseda University, where she joined as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in April 2025 after previously serving as a non-tenure track Assistant Professor from September 2023 to March 2025. Her academic journey includes significant research and teaching positions at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) from 2015-2023, where she served as Research Fellow at the Trade Research Institute, Part-time Lecturer in the College of Business and Graduate School of Trade. Dr. Lim earned her academic credentials from Sungkyunkwan University, completing her PhD in Insurance from the Graduate School of Trade (2017-2022), Master's degree in Insurance (2015-2017), and dual undergraduate majors in French Language (primary) and International Trade (secondary) (2009-2015). Her international research experience includes a visiting researcher position at the University of Lausanne's Department of Actuarial Science (2019). Her research focuses on Insurance, Risk Management, Digital Trade, International Trade Risk Management, and Trade Insurance, with particular expertise in comparative analyses between Japan and Korea, ASEAN insurance markets, and the impact of geopolitical risks on insurance development. Dr. Lim's work demonstrates consistent empirical analysis of insurance markets across Asian economies, examining how policy uncertainty, pandemic impacts, and technological changes affect insurance consumers and industry structures. Her recent publications show increasing focus on asymmetric relationships in insurance development and the impact of global economic policy uncertainty on ASEAN insurance markets. Dr. Lim has received several notable awards including the Kyobo Life Travel Scholarship (2024), The Best Teacher Award from SKKU Graduate School of Trade (2023), Best Paper Award from SKKU Financial Insurance Research Center (2021), and Paper Award in the Graduate Student Division from Korean Academy of Financial Consumers (2017). She serves in leadership positions including Board Member and General Secretary of the International Academy of Financial Consumers (IAFICO), Production Editor for International Review of Financial Consumers, and committee roles in the Asia-Pacific Risk and Insurance Association. Her teaching portfolio at Waseda University includes Introduction to Risk Financing, Introduction to Risk and Insurance, Introduction to Risk Management, International Trade Insurance, and International Trade Risk Management. Previously at SKKU, she taught Global Sustainability Management, Marine Insurance, Global Risk Management and Insurance, and International Development Cooperation in Finance & Insurance. She maintains active professional memberships including the Asia-Pacific Risk and Insurance Association (APRIA), Korean Insurance Academic Society, and International Academy of Financial Consumers (IAFICO).

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Loren Selznickمشاهده پروفایل

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Lock Haven UniversityUnited States

Loren Selznick serves as Professor and Director of the Diehl Center for Law School Preparation at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania's Zeigler College of Business, affiliated with the Department of Business, Innovation, and Technology. His academic foundation includes: J.D. in Law, Cornell Law School A.B. in Linguistics, Cornell University Professor Selznick's research concentrates on Business Law with specialized expertise in litigation and regulatory frameworks: Commercial and Complex Litigation Insurance Law (reinsurance, actuarial disputes) Banking Law (conventional and Islamic banking) Real Estate and Securities Regulation Contract and Corporate Governance Franchise and Media Law As Director of the Diehl Center for Law School Preparation, he develops programs bridging business education with legal career pathways through curriculum design and student mentorship initiatives.

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