Yizhen Zhao

Dr. Yizhen Zhao is an Associate Teaching Professor at Northeastern University, specializing in multidisciplinary graduate engineering programs. She earned her Ph.D. in economics from Johns Hopkins University, focusing on time-series econometrics and finance. Dr. Zhao has extensive experience in quantitative finance, having worked on Wall Street in both sell-side and buy-side roles, with expertise in equity investments, high-frequency trading, and machine learning applications. At Northeastern, she teaches courses such as "Machine Learning in Finance" and "Data Science Engineering Methods and Tools," aiming to make data science education accessible, particularly for marginalized groups. Her research interests are expanding into blockchain technologies, reflecting her commitment to integrating innovative technologies into her teaching and research. Dr. Zhao is also involved in online education, offering courses on platforms like Coursera that cover fundamental programming skills in Python. Through her work, she strives to empower students with the skills necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of data analytics and finance.