Some news and Other interests
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.
