Dr. Jiannan Zhang

Instructor

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Biography

Jiannan is a Research Associate in the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies at the University of New South Wales Business School. His current research work focuses on optimal dividend payment strategies in random discrete time. Broadly, his research interests revolve around optimal problems in dynamic environments, game theory, and reinsurance-investment problems within a mean-variance framework. Jiannan obtained his PhD from the University of Melbourne in 2022, where his research concentrated on optimal control, game theory, and time-inconsistent problems. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics and a Master of Science degree in Applied Statistics from Jilin University.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.