Some news and Other interests
PhD student Kenrick So
I’m very happy to welcome my first PhD student, Kenrick So, who joined my team in September 2025. Originally from the Philippines, his research sits at the intersection of actuarial science, finance, and climate risk: he develops predictive models that integrate climate variables—such as temperature, air pollution, and precipitation—to better understand their impact on mortality trends and the resulting financial risks for life insurance.
Visit of Kenneth Zhou
In June 2024, I had the pleasure of hosting Kenneth Zhou, Professor of Actuarial Science at Arizona State University, for a few days at Université Laval. We are working together on the impact of climate change on mortality modelling and forecasting.
Visit of Julius Goes
In October 2023, I had the privilege of hosting Julius Goes, a dedicated PhD student from the University of Bamberg, for a four-week research visit at Université Laval. Our time was highly productive, culminating in the completion of our joint paper. Beyond our academic achievements, we participated in a half-marathon, symbolizing the endurance and teamwork that also define our research partnership. Enclosed is a snapshot capturing the triumphant moment post-marathon.
Visit of PETER HIEBER
In April 2023, we had the pleasure of having the visit of Peter Hieber, Professor in Actuarial Science at HEC Lausanne. It was a productive time to develop our joint work on self-hedging of participating life insurance.
Wing Chun
Wing Chun, the Chinese martial art made famous by the revered grandmaster Ip man and his illustrious student Bruce Lee, is a concept-driven form of self-defense that emphasizes efficiency in close-range combat, incorporating elements of striking and grappling. I embarked on my Wing Chun journey in 2015, and it has been an enlightening exploration of relaxation, the body’s adaptability, and effective self-defense techniques.
If you want to know more, you can check the website of my Wing Chun Club with some available practice videos.
