Luc Faucheux, Ph.D.
About Luc Faucheux, Ph.D.
Luc Faucheux, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Strategy & Market Development at SparkCognition and is a lecturer at the University of Miami Herbert Business School. He has extensive experience in trading and market development, having held senior positions at firms such as UBS, Lehman Brothers, and Citigroup, and holds a Ph.D. in Statistical Physics from Princeton University.
Current Role at SparkCognition
Luc Faucheux serves as the Director of Strategy & Market Development at SparkCognition, a role he has held since 2021. Based in Austin, Texas, he focuses on developing strategic initiatives and market opportunities for the company. His extensive background in finance and trading informs his approach to market development.
Education and Expertise
Luc Faucheux earned his Ph.D. in Statistical Physics from Princeton University, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. He also holds a Master’s degree in Physics from École normale supérieure de Lyon and a Baccalaureat from Lycée Saint-Michel de Picpus. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial markets and trading strategies.
Professional Background
Luc Faucheux has held various significant positions in the finance sector. He co-headed Legacy Trading at UBS, focusing on FX, Rates, and Commodities. He also served as Head of Macro Trading - Americas at Natixis CIB Americas and was a Senior Vice President at Lehman Brothers. His experience includes managing trading operations for the Lehman bankruptcy estate and working as a Managing Director at both UBS Investment Bank and Lehman Brothers.
Teaching Experience
In addition to his corporate roles, Luc Faucheux is involved in academia. He has been a Lecturer at the University of Miami Herbert Business School since 2022 and previously served as an Adjunct Professor at Fairfield University. He teaches courses related to Global Capital Markets, leveraging his extensive industry experience to educate students.
Research and Publications
Luc Faucheux has contributed to the academic community through numerous publications in prestigious journals, including Physical Review and Nature. His Ph.D. thesis, titled 'Forces in the Brownian World: An Experimental Thermal Ratchet,' explores concepts related to financial theory and demonstrates his research capabilities in both physics and finance.