Yifei Lu joined Gies from the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School, where he earned his PhD and master’s degree. He is teaching a graduate course, ACCY 570: Data Analytics Foundations, this fall and will pursue interdisciplinary research with an interest in areas outside of traditional accounting, like environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
“We have known that we are no longer the sage on the stage, but a guide on the side,” said Professor Vishal Sachdev. “But I think we’re getting a little further out, where you’re essentially a curator of an experience that you want the students to have."
Runhuan Feng is a Professor of Mathematics,Statistics,Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He consults for many organizations and provides expert testimony to law firms for public policy assessment and actuarial analysis. He researches the mathematics and economics of risk and uncertainty in the financial world, and he has published extensively on top-tier actuarial and quantitative finance journals. Runhuan also co-founded the Illinois Risk Lab, which facilitates research activities that integrate experiential learning for Illinois students and address industrial problems.
Lynne McChristian is a senior instructor and director of the Office of Risk Management & Insurance Research at Gies College of Business. The Office was established to design research on critical issues facing the industry and engage students seeking careers in risk management and (re)insurance. McChristian’s corporate career includes more than 14 years working in the Florida office of USAA. She has also been a consultant with the Insurance Information Institute and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association.