Dr. Weixuan Xia

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Weixuan Xia is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Southern California Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematical Finance from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business in May 2023. His research interests primarily focus on financial mathematics, including topics related to risk management, quantitative finance, and stochastic calculus. As a part of the USC Dornsife faculty, he is dedicated to engaging in both teaching and research, contributing to the academic community and providing students with a robust understanding of mathematical principles applied to financial problems.

Research Interests

Financial Mathematics Risk Management Quantitative Finance Stochastic Calculus

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.