Xiaoxu Zhou
About Xiaoxu Zhou
Xiaoxu Zhou is a Structured Securities Analyst at Modern Woodmen of America, with a strong academic background in engineering and finance. He has held various research and engineering positions, including roles at SSAB and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Work at Modern Woodmen of America
Xiaoxu Zhou has been employed as a Structured Securities Analyst at Modern Woodmen of America since 2017. In this role, Zhou focuses on analyzing structured securities, contributing to the organization's investment strategies. The position is based in Rock Island, Illinois, where Zhou applies expertise in finance and engineering to support the company's financial objectives.
Education and Expertise
Xiaoxu Zhou holds multiple degrees in engineering and business. Zhou earned a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, Zhou completed a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics at the University of Science and Technology of China from 2003 to 2007. Furthering education, Zhou obtained a Master of Business Administration from The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business between 2013 and 2017.
Background
Xiaoxu Zhou began their academic journey at the University of Science and Technology of China, where they studied Applied Physics. After completing a bachelor's degree, Zhou transitioned to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for advanced studies in engineering. Zhou's professional career includes significant experience in research roles, including positions as a Research Engineer and Associate Research Engineer at SSAB in Stockholm, Sweden, from 2010 to 2017.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to joining Modern Woodmen of America, Xiaoxu Zhou held various research positions. Zhou worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Science and Technology of China for one year in 2006-2007. Subsequently, Zhou served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2008 to 2010. These roles provided foundational experience in research methodologies and analytical skills.