Zhou, Kenneth Q. (BMath, 2013; MMath, 2015; PhD (Actuarial Science), 2019, University of Waterloo) joined the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science on January 2nd, 2025, as an Associate Professor. Prior to this appointment, he was an Assistant Professor in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at Arizona State University. Kenneth’s research centres on insurance data analytics, actuarial modelling, and risk management, with a particular focus on addressing the technical and economic challenges of life insurance practices. His recent work examines disparities, discrimination, and fairness issues in actuarial mathematics. Kenneth is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and an Associate of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (ACIA).