Pablo A. Lopez Duque
Quantitative Research | Risk Modeling | Complex Systems & Data Science
Quantitative Research | Risk Modeling | Complex Systems & Data Science
I am always interested in discussions about quantitative modeling, data science, complex systems, and physics. Feel free to reach out.
In 2024, I joined Citibank as a Quantitative Risk Analyst in the Market Risk Analytics team. I currently develop risk models for securitized products. I extract insights from large datasets, identify patterns and build analytical tools that support trading and risk teams across structured credit markets. I focus on designing intuitive modeling frameworks, simulations, and dashboards that improve decision-making and reduce the time required to deliver results.
I hold a PhD in Physics from University of Houston, where I studied quantum aspects of information and thermality in conformal systems and quantum foundations. My research focused on analytical and computational methods for understanding complex dynamical systems. The analytical and computational methods I developed in my PhD naturally extend to the modeling of large financial markets, where similar challenges arise in understanding large, data-driven and highly stochastic systems.
Outside of work, I enjoy playing soccer, reading, hiking, and traveling.
News:
Dec 23rd, 2024, I joined Citibank as a Quant Senior Risk Analyst.
Dec 17th, 2024. New paper published in Physical Review D. Conformal quantum mechanics of causal diamonds: Time evolution, thermality, and instability via path integral functionals.
May 31st, 2024. New paper accepted with early access online in Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics. Magnetization reversal phenomena in thin films presenting stripe domains.
May 2nd, 2024. New paper published in Physical Review D. Entanglement degradation in causal diamonds.
Sep 25th, 2023. New paper published in Journal of Mathematical Physics. Spectral Properties of the Symmetry Generators Conformal Quantum Mechanics: A Path-Integral Approach.
PhD in Quantum Physics (Summa Cum Laude) December 2024
University of Houston / Houston, TX
Master of Science in Physics (Summa Cum Laude) July 2021
University of Houston / Houston, TX
Bachelor of Science in Physics (Magna Cum Laude) June 2015
Universidad San Francisco De Quito / Quito, Ecuador
Awarded 8 competitive scholarships and fellowships for academic excellence and research leadership ($50K+).
Proven ability to learn complex topics and thrive in fast-paced environments by completing 6 research projects in different fields: theoretical quantum physics, computational modeling and experimental physics.
Delivered $500K in instructional services to 1,000+ students through 1:1 tutoring, course lectures, and laboratories.
My CMALS Fellowship award was highlighted in the NSM College:
The 2023 Quantum Computing Fall Fest got featured by NSM: