Yiran Wang

Yiran Wang, a native of Beijing, China, combines a keen interest in both the quantitative field of engineering and finance and the artistic realm of music. His initiation into piano studies began at the age of eight under the guidance of Ling Jiang, and he maintained his commitment to music while pursuing a major in engineering at Tsinghua University. Yiran later moved to the US for graduate studies at Cornell University, and continued his piano studies, under the mentorship of Professor Xak Bjerken. Upon moving to New York and calling it home, Yiran joined the New York Piano Society almost a decade ago and has continued his studies at The Juilliard School’s evening division. His performances have graced some of the most esteemed concert halls in the city, including Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall and Weill Recital Hall, and Merkin Concert Hall. Yiran’s commitment to music has also been acknowledged through accolades from various piano festivals and amatuer competitions in Fort Worth, Boston, Washington D.C., San Diego and Seattle. Parallel to his musical pursuits, Yiran’s enthusiasm for mathematical and computing-related challenges fuels his professional career. He currently works at an investment management firm as a quantitative finance professional.