Dr. Ramin Okhrati

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ramin Okhrati is a lecturer in Digital Finance at University College London (UCL) with a robust background in Mathematical Finance, holding a BSc, MSc, and PhD in Mathematics, specifically in Applied Probability with a concentration in Actuarial Finance. With extensive experience in theoretical and computational finance, particularly utilizing AI and machine learning methods, Ramin's work encompasses both industrial and academic perspectives. Before joining UCL, he collaborated with the Bank of England as a senior researcher and worked at the University of Southampton from 2013 to 2019, where he also held a postdoctoral fellowship in Financial Actuarial Mathematics at Vienna University of Technology. He is the founder and head of the UCL-AIRiskLab, an intellectual hub focused on innovative AI modeling for risk management. Ramin also directs the MSc Banking and Digital Finance program at UCL, aiming to prepare future financial leaders for a rapidly evolving and equitable world. The Institute of Finance and Technology creates an environment that merges applied research with teaching and entrepreneurial creativity, fostering opportunities for collaborative learning and innovation in finance.

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Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Teaching and conducting research in Digital Finance within the Institute of Finance and Technology.