Dr. Traian Pirvu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Traian Pirvu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McMaster University. His scholarly works focus on financial mathematics, with particular emphasis on optimal investment strategies and pricing in incomplete markets. Pirvu's expertise includes Actuarial Science, Mathematical Finance, and Applied Mathematics. He holds a PhD in Mathematical Finance from Carnegie Mellon University. He also earned an MS in Mathematical Sciences and a BS in Mathematics, both from Carnegie Mellon and the University of Craiova, respectively. Furthermore, he completed postgraduate training as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Mathematics at the University of British Columbia from 2005 to 2008. Traian engages in teaching activities that enrich mathematical understanding and research. His contributions to the field are well recognized, and he continues to explore innovative approaches and applications within his areas of research interest.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

University of British Columbia • British Columbia, Canada

Conducted research in mathematics and collaborated with faculty on various projects.

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Options include Thesis, Project, or Financial Mathematics (M-Phimac).