Dion Harmon
About Dion Harmon
Dion Harmon is a quantitative researcher currently employed at Two Sigma in the Greater New York City Area, where he has worked since 2010. He has held various research positions at institutions such as Northwestern University, New England Complex Systems Institute, and Iowa State University, and he earned his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Current Role at Two Sigma
Dion Harmon has been employed at Two Sigma as a Quantitative Researcher since 2010. In this role, he applies his expertise in quantitative analysis and research methodologies to contribute to the firm's investment strategies. His position is based in the Greater New York City Area, where he leverages advanced mathematical techniques to analyze complex data sets and inform decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in Research and Academia
Prior to his current role, Dion Harmon held several research positions. He worked as a Senior Research Scientist at the New England Complex Systems Institute from 2007 to 2010. Earlier, he served as a Research Assistant in Quantum Mechanics Simulation at Northwestern University for four months in 1998 and in Computational Proteinomics at Iowa State University for four months in 2000. Additionally, he worked as a Research Programmer at Iowa State University/Ames Laboratory in 1995.
Academic Background and Education
Dion Harmon studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he earned a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from 2000 to 2006. During his time at MIT, he also served as the Head Teaching Assistant from 2003 to 2006. Earlier, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics at Cornell University from 1996 to 2000. His foundational education began at Ames High School.