Maria Flora is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in quantitative research and finance. Currently serving as a Quant Research Associate at Capital Fund Management since October 2022, Maria previously held the position of Postdoctoral Researcher at CNRS from January 2021 to October 2022 and at Università degli Studi di Verona from January 2019 to January 2021. Maria's academic journey includes a PhD at Università degli Studi di Padova and a visiting research role at the University of Oxford's Mathematical Institute. Maria possesses a strong educational background in Economics and Finance, holding a Master's degree and Bachelor's degree from prestigious institutions. Additional experience includes internships in credit analysis and public relations.