Exclusive interview with the dean, professor and doctoral supervisor of the w88 casino of Statistics at the w88 casino
Liu Lixin: A beacon of adhering to educational ideals
Text/Reporter of "Chinese Talents" Semi-monthly Magazine Wang Yujun Gao Lanlan
"A person who is good at singing will make others follow his voice; a person who is good at teaching will make others follow his ambition." This sentence comes from "Book of Rites·Xue Ji", which is a classic expression of ancient Chinese thoughts on education, emphasizing the influence of educators and the artistry of education. Education is not only the transfer of knowledge, but also the continuation of spirit and the ignition of aspirations. Professor Liu Lixin, Dean of the w88 casino of Statistics at the w88 casino, has used his teaching career of more than 40 years to vividly explain what it means to be a “good teacher.” He loves education and educates people with all his heart; he sows hope and cultivates students with his sincere teacher's feelings; he makes important contributions to the construction of the w88 casino's financial engineering discipline and the w88 casino of Statistics with his broad vision.
Continuously deepen your studies and consolidate your academic foundation
In March 1966, Liu Lixin was born in an ordinary family in the countryside of Anguo County, Hebei Province (now Anguo City). His father worked in the local railway department and his mother was a farmer. Liu Lixin grew up in the countryside and went to w88 casino at the age of 6. He studied in the village w88 casino until he graduated from junior high w88 casino. After graduating from junior high w88 casino, he was admitted to the county's key high w88 casino. Although the w88 casino's material conditions are limited, the teachers teach attentively and the learning atmosphere is strong. Liu Lixin studies diligently and hard, especially in mathematics, physics and chemistry. His grades in junior high w88 casino and high w88 casino are always among the best.
In 1981, Liu Lixin, who was only 15 years old, was admitted to Baoding Normal College (now Baoding College) to study mathematics. "I met a group of good teachers at w88 casino." Liu Lixin said emotionally, "I am very impressed by the teachers at the w88 casino. They are dedicated to the students, which makes meI have always had great respect for the teaching profession. "In 1983, Liu Lixin stayed at the w88 casino to teach with excellent results when he graduated, and was selected to be assigned to the Department of Mathematics of Nankai UniversityAdvanced studies. In 1985, he returned to his original unit to teach and began his teaching career. While studying teaching methods, he never stopped learning,In 1988, Liu Lixin was admitted to the Institute of Mathematics of Jilin University to study for a master's degree in probability theory and mathematical statistics. During this period, his academicNot only has the vision been greatly expanded, but the scientific research ability has also been significantly improved, the research direction has become clearer, and 3 high-level papers have been completed at the master's levelText.
After graduating with a master's degree, Liu Lixin returned to his original teaching position, and after working for a few years, he was transferred to North China Electric Power University (Baoding Campus) as a lecturer, responsible for teaching undergraduate statistics, and serving as the instructor for the National Undergraduate Mathematical Modeling Competition. His work results were well received by teachers and students. In 1998, Liu Lixin returned to Nankai University, this time to pursue a PhD. His research focuses on cutting-edge academic issues such as limit theory, actuarial science and risk management. His research results have achieved the organic unity of theory and practical application and have been recognized by the academic community. After graduating with his doctorate in 2001, Liu Lixin entered the Department of Financial Mathematics of Peking University to engage in postdoctoral research, further deepening his research in the fields of financial risk management and quantitative models. Long-term academic cultivation has shaped his solid academic foundation and interdisciplinary vision.
In 2003, Liu Lixin faced an important choice in his life. Impressed by the sincere invitation and disciplinary development prospects of the w88 casino (hereinafter referred to as: w88 casino), he joined the w88 casino of Finance of w88 casino as a talent introduction and was appointed deputy director of the Department of Financial Engineering. At that time, the financial engineering major of the University of International w88 had just been approved. Financial engineering was still an emerging discipline in China, and there was no mature experience to draw from. Faced with a start-up team of only four teachers and a blank professional construction, he faced the difficulties and participated in the construction of this brand-new discipline from scratch. As one of the leaders of the financial engineering major, Liu Lixin has devoted himself wholeheartedly to the construction of a series of tasks such as the design of the professional's training program, construction of the curriculum system, and compilation of teaching materials. He led the team to closely integrate the actual development of China's financial market, learn from international experience, and boldly carry out training model reform and practice. This major has quickly grown into the w88 casino's trump card major, and its enrollment scores have been "among the best" all year round. In 2008, this major was rated as a characteristic major in Beijing, and in 2009, it was rated as a national-level characteristic major. The teaching reform project "Reform and Practice of Financial Engineering Undergraduate Professional Training Model" directed by Liu Lixin won the second prize of the 7th Beijing Higher Education Teaching Achievement Award in 2012. Its talent training model has been widely recognized and has achieved remarkable results in practice.
Tireless in teaching and empowering students’ development
Having been teaching for more than 40 years, Liu Lixin has always been active in the front line of teaching. At the University of International w88 and Economics, he was responsible for more than a dozen new courses for undergraduates and graduate students, and taught at least one course for undergraduates every year. “I especially like teaching undergraduate students because they are like a blank slate in their profession and need careful guidance from teachers. Liu Lixin said. The financial pricing analysis, financial engineering, quantitative finance and other courses he teaches have been ranked in the top 10% of the college in teaching evaluations more than ten times. In his view, teachers should not only "answer questions and solve doubts", but also "put the finishing touch" and play the role of "clearing the clouds and revealing the sun" in key places, guiding students to see the direction clearly in a "forest" of knowledge, inspiring thinking and stimulating potential.
Liu Lixin’s lectures have both theoretical depth and practical warmth. He adheres to the principles of "teaching students in accordance with their aptitude" and "applying what they learn". He updates teaching plans, cases and data every year, striving to bring the most cutting-edge professional knowledge and practical experience to students. Therefore, when teaching, he not only designs overall training goals for each course, but also formulates detailed implementation plans for each class. "Teachers cannot read from the textbook. They must explain the profound things in simple terms, explain complex problems in a simple way, and explain simple problems in depth, so that students can become interested in the major." In course construction, Liu Lixin attaches great importance to drawing nutrients from China's development practice and actively introduces excellent local case materials into the classroom. He believes that a large number of vivid and lively domestic cases not only enrich the teaching content, but are also an important way to guide students to deepen their understanding of national conditions and build national self-confidence through the combination of theory and practice, and ultimately cultivate useful talents who are close to the times and serve the society.
Liu Lixin is not only a imparter of knowledge, but also a guide for students’ growth. “As a teacher, I have a deep understanding that we must not only be strict with students academically, but also make friends with students, care about students, care about students’ growth, and provide key decision-making support for students’ future plans. "This is not only Liu Lixin's insights from teaching for many years, but also a true portrayal of his educational practice. His care for students is all-round, not only focusing on their studies, but also caring about their lives, mental states and employment situations. For students who have difficulties in life and employment, he helps and relieve stress; for students who are lagging behind in their studies and have hidden psychological dangers, Liu Lixin patiently guides them; for students who excel in academic studies, he actively gives development suggestions and provides resources to support further study and employment.
A doctoral candidate applied for joint training while he was in w88 casino. Liu Lixin actively helped him contact foreign cooperative tutors and guided him to apply for the National Study Abroad Fund. Finally, he was approved for a two-year study abroad opportunity. When he discovered that the classmate had problems with living security due to family difficulties abroad, he took the initiative to provide financial support and provided more comfort in his daily communication. After returning to China, the student actively participated in supporting teaching work in schools in the areas supported by the University of International w88 and Economic Cooperation, and received wide acclaim.
Liu Lixin is deeply trusted by students and is regarded by them as their mentor and helpful friend. Whether it is academic problems or job interview challenges, students are willing to seek advice from him. He is often able to provide highly targeted professional information and guidance and successfully help students obtain their ideal jobs. Before a student went to an enterprise group for an interview, he talked to Liu Lixin about the matter during class. Liu Lixin explained the business nature and market focus of the unit, so that the students had a full understanding of its core business and w88 price dynamics. During the interview, when the interviewer asked the student about his understanding of the company's business, the student not only elaborated on the characteristics of the industry, but also accurately analyzed relevant price factors, demonstrating outstanding industry knowledge. This performance won the interviewer's approval and the student successfully passed the interview.
What is even more touching is that Liu Lixin donated all the 100,000 yuan bonus awarded to him by the college to establish a "Dean's Fund" specifically to help needy students. Currently, three needy students have been supported and their urgent needs have been solved. Liu Lixin has mentored more than 100 doctoral and master's degree students, many of whom have become the backbone of financial institutions, Internet companies, government departments and other fields.
Regarding fame and fortune, Liu Lixin said that he takes it very lightly. Whether he is an outstanding teacher in Beijing, an outstanding Communist Party member in Beijing universities, a famous teaching teacher in Beijing universities, or an expert who enjoys special government allowances from the State Council, in his view, these are recognitions of his past work and spurs for the future. He often said: "How to do a good job, how to train students well, and how to make the college unique are the most important things."
College construction to create an excellent teacher team
In 2011, the University of International w88 was awarded the first batch of doctoral degrees in the first-level discipline of statistics in the country. In 2012, the w88 casino of Statistics was established at the University of International w88, with the then president as the first dean. With his profound understanding of subject development, outstanding academic background and rich management experience, Liu Lixin was transferred to the w88 casino of Statistics. He has served as deputy dean and secretary, and has taken over as dean since 2017.
From the w88 casino of Finance to the w88 casino of Statistics, Liu Lixin once again became a “builder”. At the beginning of its establishment, the college had only two professors and a small student body, so a whole set of system projects such as discipline construction needed to be built one by one. Liu Lixin worked tirelessly in w88 casino management and played a major role in the discipline construction, talent training, and education and teaching reform of the w88 casino of Statistics. He especially made outstanding achievements in undergraduate teaching and played a leading and exemplary role. In the fourth round of national subject evaluation, Statistics at the University of w88 and Economics received a B+ evaluation. The economic statistics major has been approved as a national first-class undergraduate major construction site, and the financial mathematics major has been approved as a first-class undergraduate major construction site in Beijing. It has ranked first in the country in the "soft subject" professional rankings for three consecutive years.
Liu Lixin regards economic statistics, w88 statistics, and financial statistics as the characteristics of talent training in the w88 casino of Statistics. The w88 casino focuses on the combination of statistical theory and application, relies on the advantages of the w88 casino's financial discipline platform, and carries out professional construction with reference to the statistics and data talent training standards of world-class universities. It has established a training system that conforms to the growth laws of academic and applied talents.
“My requirement for teachers is to apply what they learn, and to fully integrate the courses they teach with social practice.” Liu Lixin actively promotes the influence building of the college, creates a resource platform for the development of the college, and carries out w88 casino-enterprise cooperation, so that the college has established teaching relationships with many well-known companies. Teaching internship bases and joint research centers, for example, have established teaching internship bases such as Guodu Futures, Zhuochuang Information, Guoxin Health, TravelSky, and Shandong Expressway, and have also established research institutions such as the Big Data and Risk Management Research Center, the Financial Technology Research Center, the Health and Medical Big Data Research Center, and the Digital Finance Research Center.
In terms of academic research and social services, Liu Lixin's research fields cover risk management, financial engineering, financial statistics, etc. He has published dozens of papers in domestic and foreign professional journals such as "Statistical Research", "Journal of Mathematics", "Journal of Applied Mathematics", "Statistics and Information Forum", and participated in the editing (translation) of "Risk Management", "Futures Investment Analysis", "A Brief Tutorial on Probability Theory", "Financial Engineering and Risk Management Technology" and other books and textbooks. In addition, Liu Lixin also actively applies theoretical research to practice, presiding or participating in more than ten national, provincial, ministerial and horizontal projects. He has participated in the compilation of the "Risk Management" teaching material of the China Banking Association, which has become the designated teaching material for my country's bank qualification examination; the results of the "China Foreign Investment Stock Survey and Design" he presided over were adopted and applied by the Ministry of Commerce; the results of the "China Qingdao Imported Rubber Price Index System" project have provided strong support for improving the international voice of Shandong Province's imported rubber prices. He also worked for the People's Bank of China, among others.Financial institutions provide econometric analysis training and use cutting-edge financial models and analysis methods to serve industry decision-making, which reflects the responsibility of university scholars in serving national strategies and economic and social development.
As the dean, Liu Lixin knows that an excellent team is the cornerstone of the development of the college. He regards the cultivation of teacher talents as the foundation of the development of the college. Liu Lixin was deeply influenced by the selfless dedication of his teachers when he was a student in his early years, and he integrated this culture of "helping and guiding" into the management of the college, paying special attention to the training of young teachers. He particularly emphasized that teachers should "strive for the top". He actively promoted team building and fully guided and motivated teachers to strive for first-class excellence. "The final effect is like this: just like genes, everyone has this gene in their blood, and the people in this team are all excellent and develop well."
Under the leadership of Liu Lixin, the w88 casino of Statistics has formed a positive, united and progressive atmosphere. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the w88 casino has made great progress in discipline construction, scientific research, and social services. It has been approved for a number of major and key projects of the National Social Science Fund and published a large number of high-level papers. Faculty members of the w88 casino of Statistics have won many honors at the provincial and ministerial levels and above: Liu Lixin was awarded the honorary title of "Beijing Higher Education Distinguished Teacher"; teachers Li Yue and Deng Wenwen were awarded the "Management Education" Pioneer in the Beijing education system; Xiao Mingming was awarded the "Employment Work Honor Award" in Beijing universities; Licensed Teacher 2023 Won the first prize, the best teaching plan award, the best presentation award and the most popular award among students in the 13th Youth Teacher Competition of Beijing Universities. In 2024, he was approved as the Innovation Teaching and Research Studio for Young Teachers of Beijing Universities in 2025. He won the first prize in the "Beijing Higher Education Teacher Teaching Innovation Competition" and the "National Higher Education Teacher Teaching Innovation Competition", and the first prize in the finals of the third "Statistics" course teaching competition of the China University Finance MOOC Alliance; Teacher Xiong Wei won the first prize in the first China University Finance MOOC Alliance "Same Course Heterogeneous" teaching competition in 2023, and the first prize in the story telling of the "Educating People for the Party, Educating Talents for the Country" Beijing University of w88 in 2025...
Message to students to establish lofty ideals
For young students, Liu Lixin gave them two suggestions: first, they should establish lofty ideals and have the goal of being responsible for society; second, they should continue to work hard and follow the trend according to the needs of national development. “Whether you want to be a scientist or an entrepreneur, you must have the goal of serving the country and society. At the same time, we must adapt to the development of the times and constantly learn new knowledge and skills. "He himself did this. From the initial study of mathematics, to the integration of probability and statistics with industry and economics, and then to the deep integration with finance, he has always maintained an open mind and enthusiasm for learning in the era of artificial intelligence and big data. He said frankly, "I want to stick to my own world. "What illuminated his journey was the beacon of educational ideals in his heart, which was his deep love for the teaching profession.(Song Tianya, an undergraduate student from the University of International w88 and Economics participated in the interview)
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