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Beijing International Studies University

Bachelor of economics, major in International Economics and Trade (2020 - 2025) -
GPA: 87.5/100 | Top 10% in Class
- Relevant courses（full score 100）: Microeconomics 91/100 ; Macroeconomics93/100, Monetary Economics 87/100, International Finance 89/100,
- Math course: Statistics92, Calculus 82, Linear Algebra 81, Probability and Statistics 82
- Scholarships: Wu Tong Medal & Scholarship, Second Class Academic Excellence Scholarship, “Three Good Student” Award.
- Mathematical Modeling honors
Multi-major in International Affairs and Relations - Transcript click here
GPA: 85.2/100
- Relevant courses（full score 100）: Introductionto International Affairs 85, Contemporary International Relations 89, American Politics,Economics and Foreign Relations 90.etc
- Course work paper: Is Democracy Equal to the Right to Vote? –An Analysis of Substantive and Procedural Democracy in the United States

Peking University

Minor in Economics (2022 - 2025) -
- Relevant courses: Economometrics, Applied Microeconometrics, Urban Economics,Economic Philosophy, China Economic Topics.
- Undergraduate Research Training: Topics include economic decentralization, hidden debt in China, and fiscal policy reform.

The University of Hong Kong

Summer Program in Data Science (2023) -
- Program: “Data Science for Beginners: Theory, Algorithms and Applications”
- Relevant topics: Neural Networks, Nonlinear Programming, Genetic Algorithms.

For details, click RA-Experience

Peking University, National School of Development
Research Assistant (2024 - Present)
- Project 1: “Alternative Data Generation in Data-Scarce Regions: Applications in Africa”
  Tasks: Data cleaning and analysis.
- Project 2: “Carbon Reduction Pathways Based on Forest Resources”
  Tasks: Studying heterogeneity in forest coverage and highway construction.
Peking University, Undergraduate Research Training Program
Group leader (May, 2023 - Nov, 2024)
- Funded by Peking University President Fund.
- Research Topic: Effects of financial decentralization on implicit debt accumulation in China.
Tsinghua University, Globalization Research Center
Research Assistant (2022 - 2023)
- Published a research paper titled: “The Monetary Credit System and RMB Internationalization.”

For better assessment to my leadership abilities
Please click Social-Experience.

Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics 2022
NOC/NPC Assistant (Jan 2022 - Mar 2022)
- Assisted the German delegation during opening/closing ceremonies and other key events.
- Hosted International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach and other VIPs.
JingShuang Student Union, Peking University, National School of Development
Director of Liaison Department (2022 - Present)
- Organized multiple enterprise visits, including to Meituan Headquarters and National Bureau of Statistics.
- Facilitated internship agreements with Guosen Securities, creating 10+ positions for students.
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Business Assistant for the China International Fair for Trade in Services (2021 - 2023)
- Coordinated with regional leaders, introduced Hong Kong trade policies, and managed on-site exhibitors.
Guoxin Securities Co., Ltd. Beijing Branch
Internship in Sales Department, Jul 2023 - Oct 2023
- Assisting the general manager of the sales department in statistics of sales data, analyzing performance output and other comprehensive operational work.
- Completing departmental personnel and administrative affairs, including daily document processing, talent recruitment and other administrative and personnel-related work; and
- Participate in campus recruitment and establish contact with university student organizations; complete other matters assigned by the leadership.

For details, click Publications

On working
Three-Dimensional UAV Path Planning in Urban Environments Based on an Improved Parrot Optimization Algorithm
- This is under revision and excepted to be published as SCI paper in this year.
- After my series studies in data science ,I choose to make a trial in algorithms.
Mathematical Model
Design of Investment Risk Control Model for Securities Market Based on Market Factors
- This is one of the works which we completed during the Mathematical Model competitions.
Global Pet Industry Insights: ARIMA-Based Forecasting of Pet Food Demand and Strategic Implications
- This is my paper for the mathematical modeling competition——Asia-Pacific Mathematical Modeling Competition (contest in English)
Conference Papers
NFT Popularity – Digital Artwork and Baudrillard’s Theory of Consumption Alienation
- 6th International Conference on Economic Management and Green Development (2022)
Is Democracy Equal to the Right to Vote? – An Analysis of Substantive and Procedural Democracy in the U.S.
- PESD 2022 International Academic Conference (2022)*
A Historical Overview of the Development of China’s Fiscal Theory and Debt Governance
- 6th International Conference on Economics, Management, and Cultural Industry (ICEMCI 2024)*