Dr Ma’s research focuses on risk analysis and decision-making using quantitative modelling and real-time Big data analysis techniques applies to financial market forecasting. He employs applied data science and mathematical modelling methodologies in the analysis/forecasts of risks, using an inter-disciplinary research strategy, via state-of-the-art computing, data analytics and behavioural analysis techniques.
Dr Ma is a selected member of EPSRC’s New Economy Model Network and is a selected reviewer for EPSRC/ESRC proposals. Dr Ma has extensive experience in large-scale data analysis, risk modelling and real-time decision-making of finance and computing challenges and has been published on international leading journals, such as European Journal of Operations Research, International Journal of Forecasting, IEEE Transaction on Dependable and Secure Computing and Journal of Information Technology etc. Dr Ma has been successful in securing ?4m+ in research grants on 30 projects (as PI or CI) from Research Councils (e.g. EPSRC/ESRC/Innovation UK/GCHQ/HEA etc.) and industry partners.