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Professor Dr. Martin Widdicks

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Biography

Martin Widdicks is a Teaching Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematical Finance from the University of Manchester, obtained in 2002. He has held various academic positions including Senior Lecturer and Visiting Assistant Professor at several institutions, including Lancaster University and the University of Manchester. His research primarily focuses on mathematical finance problems, with a particular interest in developing and adapting derivative pricing methodologies and applying singular perturbation theory to derivative pricing issues. Widdicks has been recognized for his teaching excellence and has received several fellowships and awards for his contributions to the MS Finance program. He teaches a range of courses including Complex Derivative Securities and Financial Derivatives, contributing significantly to the academic life at his university.

Research Interests

Mathematical Finance Derivative Pricing Financial Derivatives

Experience

Teaching Associate Professor Finance

2019-01-01 — 2025-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching a wide range of finance courses and leading the MSF Program.

Director MSF Program

2013-01-01 — 2025-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Overseeing the Master of Science in Finance program.

Senior Lecturer Finance

2011-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Lecturing on various finance topics and courses.

Visiting Assistant Professor Finance

2011-01-01 — 2012-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Conducted finance courses while visiting the university.

Senior Lecturer Finance

2007-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Lancaster University • Lancaster, UK

Led finance courses and contributed to departmental research.

Visiting Assistant Professor Finance

2005-01-01 — 2007-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Taught finance while on a visiting post.

Senior Lecturer Finance

2004-01-01 — 2007-01-01

University of Manchester • Manchester, UK

Delivered lectures in finance and contributed to student learning.

Lecturer Finance

2003-01-01 — 2004-01-01

University of Manchester • Manchester, UK

Instructed finance students on fundamental finance courses.

Awards

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Josef Margot Lakonishok Faculty Fellow

2022-01-01
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Selected Overall Professor MS Finance Program Class 2023

2022-01-01
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Selected Professor Fall 2022 MS Finance Program Class 2023

2022-01-01
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Shebik Faculty Fellow

2021-01-01

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General

Prerequisites

Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus

Application Checklist

  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV

Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.