Dr. Jun Cai

Professor

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Biography

Jun Cai is a Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo. He obtained his PhD in Actuarial Mathematics from Concordia University. Before joining the University of Waterloo, he held a position at the Centre for Actuarial Studies at the University of Melbourne. His research interests lie primarily in actuarial science, applied probability, and mathematical finance, with a focus on quantitative risk management in insurance finance. He has served as an Associate Editor for the journal 'Insurance: Mathematics and Economics' and 'Statistical Theory and Related Fields'. He has also collaborated as a guest editor for a special issue of the 'Journal of Multivariate Analysis'. His significant publications include works on risk measures and optimal reinsurance designs based on regulatory perspectives and behavioural economics theory. He is known for his comprehensive analysis of dependence modelling and risk analysis under uncertainty.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.