Jikuo Lu

Jikuo Lu is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in data science and economics. Jikuo served as a Data Science Manager at Instagram from February 2021 to May 2023 and is currently a Data Science Manager at Meta, focusing on Meta Video Infrastructure and Instagram Well-Being initiatives. Prior to these roles, Jikuo worked at Meta as a Data Scientist, contributing to projects related to creator monetization, Facebook AI, and anti-bullying measures. Jikuo's career began as an Economist at Lightcast, specializing in modeling career paths and labor market forecasting. Jikuo holds a PhD in International Political Economy from the University of Pittsburgh and both a Master's and Bachelor's degree in International Political Economy and Economics, respectively, from Peking University.