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Dr Xin Xu is a Teaching Lecturer in the Department of Foundational Mathematics at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU). She earned her PhD at the University of Manchester, UK. Her research explores optimal stopping and related stochastic methods for problems in insurance and finance, with particular interests in Lévy processes and stochastic optimisation. At XJTLU, Dr Xu has taken ongoing responsibility for the delivery and coordination of core actuarial modules across the programme, contributing to accreditation activities and to students’ professional preparation.
Research interests
Levy processes
Optimal stopping
Risk Management
Experience
Teaching Lecturer, Xian Jiaotong Liverpool University (2022‐Present)
Awards and honours
2023 Provincial Scheme Double Initiative Plan
Teaching
MTH102 Engineering Mathematics II
MTH214 Life Insurance Mathematics II
MTH303 Linear Statistical Models
MTH306 Credibility Theory
Education/Academic qualification
PhD Actuarial Science, the University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
MSc Mathematical Finance, the University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
BA Actuarial Science, Central University of Finance and Economics, Beijing, China
Research areas
- Optimal Stopping
- Stochastic modeling and applications
Person Types
- Staff
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Optimal stopping problems with state-dependent killing
Xu, X. (PI)
1/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Empowering SMEs: Optimizing Innovation and Policy-Finance Synergy in Suzhou's Modern Industrial System
Zong, L. (PI), Xu, X. (Team member), Zong, R. (Team member) & Tao, Z. (Team member)
19/06/25 → 19/09/25
Project: Governmental Research Project
Research output
- 1 Article
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Optimal stopping of the stable process with state-dependent killing
Van Schaik, K., Watson, A. R. & Xu, X., Feb 2025, In: Bernoulli. 31, 1, p. 609-629 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Optimal Stopping Problems with State-Dependent Killing in Insurance Risk Models
Xu, X. (Speaker)
6 Jul 2025 → 8 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Assessing Longevity Risk and Disability Care Needs in China: An Actuarial and Behavioral Perspective
Xin Xu (Supervisor)
Jun 2025 → Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Perspectives on Actuarial Risks in Talks of Young Researchers
Xu, X. (Participant)
18 May 2025 → 23 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Mortality by Health Status and Long-Term Care Insurance in China
Xu, X. (Speaker)
18 May 2025 → 23 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Optimization of Insurance Strategies and Risk Management using Optimal Stopping and Deep Learning
Xin Xu (Co-supervisor)
Jan 2025 → Dec 2027Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision