蔡立耑
Li-Chuan Tsai

International Scholar and FinTech Specialist

Bridging Academia and Industry
Connecting Universities Worldwide with China's Leading Academic Institutions

Ph.D. in Economics

University of Washington, USA

M.S. in Finance

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA

Extensive Teaching Experience

USA, China, Korea, Taiwan

20+ years of experience

Quantitative finance, FinTech, and cross-border education

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Expertise & Professional Profile

Combining academic excellence with practical industry experience to drive innovation in finance and education

International Academic Background & Cross-Cultural Teaching

  • Extensive teaching experience across the United States, Korea, China, and Taiwan
  • Specialized in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Quantitative Finance, and FinTech
  • Expertise in Reinforcement Learning and Data Mining applications in finance

High-Level Research & Industry Impact

  • Published in top SSCI journals including Finance Research Letters
  • Presented research at IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference
  • Authored textbooks on Quantitative Finance and FinTech adopted by leading universities
  • CTO of Digital Finance Lab, KPMG consultant, and VP of Investment experience

Deep Understanding of Global Education Systems

  • Extensive academic networks across Taiwan, USA, and Mainland China
  • Active in higher education project incubation and curriculum development
  • Expertise in institutional operations and cross-border partnership structures
  • Chairman of Global Industry Development Committee at China Industrial Management Academic Association

Publications & Books

Contributing to academic knowledge through peer-reviewed research and educational materials

Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications

Portfolio-Based Incentive Mechanism Design for Cross-Device Federated Learning
2024 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2024, pp. 1–6
Can International Supply Chain Induce a Return Premium? Evidence from U.S. Leading High-Technology Firms and Taiwan Stock Market
Finance Research Letters, Vol. 32, January 2020, Article 101088
Revisiting Corporate Political Connections Using Social Networks and Prediction of Post-IPO Performance
Emerging Markets Finance & Trade, August 2019, Pages 2120–2137
Political Connections, Network Centrality and Firm Innovation
Finance Research Letters, Vol. 28, March 2019, Pages 180–184
Would a Relaxation of the Exchange Rate Regime Increase the Independence of Chinese Monetary Policy? Evidence from China
Emerging Markets Finance & Trade, Vol. 49, No. 3 (May–June 2013), pp. 103–123

Books & Educational Materials

《Quantitative Finance with R》 (量化投资以 R 语言为工具)
Published by Electronics Industry Press; adopted as a core textbook in multiple universities; recognized as an outstanding author by the publisher.
《Quantitative Finance Using Python》 (量化投资 以 Python 为工具)
Published by Electronics Industry Press; widely used in quantitative finance courses; awarded excellent author recognition.
《FinTech Application: Quantitative Investment with R》 (金融科技实战 R 语言与量化投资)
Published by Broadview Press Taiwan.
《FinTech Application: Quantitative Investment with Python》 (金融科技实战 Python 与量化投资)
Published by Broadview Press Taiwan; adopted as a textbook for higher education.
Translation: 《Python 金融衍生品大数据分析：建模、校准与对冲》 (Derivatives Analytics with Python: Data Analysis, Models, Simulation, Calibration and Hedging), Yves Hilpisch
Published by Electronics Industry Press.

Professional Experience

A distinguished career spanning academia, finance, and technology leadership

Present

Chief Technology Officer, Digital Finance Lab

Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics

Leading research and development in digital finance technologies, mentoring graduate students, and establishing industry partnerships.

2020

Chairman, Global Industry Development Committee

China Industrial Management Academic Association

Overseeing international industry-academic collaboration initiatives and developing strategic partnerships with global institutions.

2018

Vice President of Investment

Peitien Global Holding Co., Taiwan

Managed investment portfolios, developed quantitative trading strategies, and led financial technology implementation projects.

2015

Consultant, Big Data Analysis

Mycena Co., Taiwan

Developed data-driven solutions for financial services clients, implementing machine learning models for risk assessment and customer insights.

2013

Consultant, Bank Holding Company Risk Analysis

KPMG Taiwan

Conducted risk assessments for financial institutions, developed quantitative models for credit risk evaluation, and advised on regulatory compliance.

2010

Co-Founder

Lab. H. Marketing, Advertising, Strategy & Design, USA

Built a consultancy firm specializing in market research and strategic planning for technology companies entering Asian markets.

Contact

Connect with me for collaborations, speaking engagements, or academic inquiries

Contact Information

Email

terrylctsai@outlook.com

China Mobile

+86 136-4602-7051

Taiwan Mobile

+886 960-091-118

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