Dr. Dongchen Li

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dongchen Li is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at York University. He received his PhD in actuarial science from the University of Waterloo in 2017. His expertise lies in stochastic optimization with applications in insurance, finance, and economics. Dr. Li is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA), demonstrating his commitment to professional excellence in the field. His research interests include optimal (re)insurance design, principal-agent problems in insurance, variable annuities, and the role of data science in insurance. He is also focused on digital transformation within the insurance sector.

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Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.