Xichen Kong

Xichen Kong is a PhD candidate in Economics at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, specializing in data science and causal inference. With extensive research experience in applied microeconomics, Xichen has worked as a Principal Quantitative Modeler at Capital One, focusing on credit card balance and operational risk modeling. Previously, Xichen held roles as a Data Scientist Intern at NYISO and a Research Assistant at the Institute of Social Science Survey at Peking University. Xichen's academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Peking University and studies at The University of Queensland.