Dr. Teemu Pennanen

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Biography

Teemu Pennanen is a Professor of Financial Mathematics at King's College London. He has previously held the position of Managing Director at QSA (Quantitative Solvency Analysts Ltd) and has joint academic positions, including a professorship in Stochastics at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. His professional journey includes a significant tenure as a research fellow at the Finnish Academy and various visiting roles at international universities. Professor Pennanen's research encompasses Mathematical Finance, with particular emphasis on Stochastic Optimization, Financial Risk Management, and Financial Econometrics. He is recognized for his work in areas such as statistical modeling and convex optimization. His publications detail diverse applications in stochastic modeling, covering topics like asset-liability management and dynamic programming. A prominent figure in the academic community, he is known for leading research initiatives and discussions, including workshops on Climate Finance and its implications for pension policies, showcasing his commitment to both theoretical and practical aspects of financial mathematics. Pennanen continues to contribute to the development of innovative models that address the complexities of financial systems.

Research Interests

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
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  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.