Dr. Evan Jo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Evan Jo joined the Smith School of Business at Queen's University as an Assistant Professor of Finance in July 2021 after obtaining his PhD in Finance from McGill University. His research interests focus on Asset Pricing, Capital Markets, Credit Risk, and Pensions, contributing to advanced understanding and insights in these domains. With notable participation in several academic conferences including the American Finance Association and European Finance Association, he has also engaged in significant presentations at various prestigious institutions such as Universidad de Laval and Oxford University. In recognition of his doctoral research, he has been awarded the SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship and has received multiple teaching awards for his excellence in instruction. His academic journey also includes a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from McGill University, reinforcing his strong foundation in finance and economics.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-07-01 — Present

Smith School of Business, Queen's University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Joined as an Assistant Professor of Finance.

Awards

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SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship

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Excellence Teaching Award

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Graduate Mobility Award

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Research Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two academic references
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.