Dr. Shu Li

Associate Professor

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Biography

Shu Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences at Western University. His research interests lie in areas including Risk Theory, Ruin Theory, Stochastic Modeling, Risk Management, and Predictive Analytics in the context of insurance and finance. Shu has contributed significantly to the fields of actuarial science and risk assessment, having published numerous articles in reputable journals. His work often explores topics such as payout structures in insurance, the valuation of variable annuities, and methodologies for improving predictive accuracy using advanced statistics. Shu is involved in the supervision of graduate students and has co-supervised several PhD candidates in related fields. He actively participates in research initiatives through Canada’s Financial Wellness Lab, addressing pressing issues in financial risk management.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaching advanced courses in statistical and actuarial sciences while conducting research and supervising graduate students.

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.