Redefining Finance with AI
Thursday, 05 February 2026
9:30 AM EST
Zoom
Dr. Tucker Balch
Professor of Practice
Emory University's Goizueta Business School Tucker Balch is a Professor in the Practice and Research of Finance at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. His work lies at the intersection of AI and finance. He earned his Bachelor's degree and Ph.D. in Computer Science at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Balch has published over 120 peer-reviewed research papers and filed 40 patents. He has held research and teaching positions at Carnegie Mellon University and the Georgia Institute of Technology where he was a tenured full professor. In the financial industry, Balch co-founded Lucena Research, a data-driven investment technology company utilizing machine learning, big data, and quantitative analysis to offer actionable insights for investment professionals. In 2019 he joined J.P. Morgan as a managing director to help create and grow the AI Research team. While there, he led teams exploring machine learning, cryptography, multi-agent system simulations, high-frequency electronic markets, and synthetic data for finance. He contributed to the firm's recognition as the #1 bank worldwide in AI. Balch is also an online education pioneer, developing and teaching massive online open courses (MOOCs) including "Computational Investing" and "Machine Learning for Trading," which have reached more than 170,000 students worldwide. Before his research career, Balch served as an F-15 pilot in the U.S. Air Force. Professor Balch's honors include an NSF CAREER Award, a Best Paper Award at the International Conference on AI in Finance, and recognition as a Prolific Inventor at J.P. Morgan. He was a Distinguished Graduate of USAF pilot training and won a Top Gun Award at his F-15 squadron.
Mary Hall
Director of Graduate Admissions
Emory University Mary Hall is an experienced higher education professional with a strong background in graduate admissions and recruitment. Currently serving as the Director of Graduate Admissions at Emory University's Goizueta Business School since February 2024, she oversees the recruitment process for various graduate programs, including the Master of Analytical Finance, Master of Science in Business Analytics, Master in Management, and Master in Business for Veterans programs. Previously, she held the role of Assistant Director, Specialized Masters at Goizueta, where she managed the recruitment and evaluation of candidates for the school's specialized programs, including conducting interviews and representing Emory at recruitment events. Mary also served as an Admissions Advisor for Emory's Master in Analytical Finance and Master of Science in Business Analytics programs, helping to identify and recommend qualified candidates. With an MBA in Marketing from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, she brings a strategic approach to admissions and a deep understanding of the higher education landscape.
Professor of Practice
Emory University's Goizueta Business School Tucker Balch is a Professor in the Practice and Research of Finance at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. His work lies at the intersection of AI and finance. He earned his Bachelor's degree and Ph.D. in Computer Science at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Balch has published over 120 peer-reviewed research papers and filed 40 patents. He has held research and teaching positions at Carnegie Mellon University and the Georgia Institute of Technology where he was a tenured full professor. In the financial industry, Balch co-founded Lucena Research, a data-driven investment technology company utilizing machine learning, big data, and quantitative analysis to offer actionable insights for investment professionals. In 2019 he joined J.P. Morgan as a managing director to help create and grow the AI Research team. While there, he led teams exploring machine learning, cryptography, multi-agent system simulations, high-frequency electronic markets, and synthetic data for finance. He contributed to the firm's recognition as the #1 bank worldwide in AI. Balch is also an online education pioneer, developing and teaching massive online open courses (MOOCs) including "Computational Investing" and "Machine Learning for Trading," which have reached more than 170,000 students worldwide. Before his research career, Balch served as an F-15 pilot in the U.S. Air Force. Professor Balch's honors include an NSF CAREER Award, a Best Paper Award at the International Conference on AI in Finance, and recognition as a Prolific Inventor at J.P. Morgan. He was a Distinguished Graduate of USAF pilot training and won a Top Gun Award at his F-15 squadron.
Director of Graduate Admissions
Emory University Mary Hall is an experienced higher education professional with a strong background in graduate admissions and recruitment. Currently serving as the Director of Graduate Admissions at Emory University's Goizueta Business School since February 2024, she oversees the recruitment process for various graduate programs, including the Master of Analytical Finance, Master of Science in Business Analytics, Master in Management, and Master in Business for Veterans programs. Previously, she held the role of Assistant Director, Specialized Masters at Goizueta, where she managed the recruitment and evaluation of candidates for the school's specialized programs, including conducting interviews and representing Emory at recruitment events. Mary also served as an Admissions Advisor for Emory's Master in Analytical Finance and Master of Science in Business Analytics programs, helping to identify and recommend qualified candidates. With an MBA in Marketing from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, she brings a strategic approach to admissions and a deep understanding of the higher education landscape.Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the financial industry and how Emory Goizueta Business School prepares graduate students to lead this change. Hosted by Tucker Balch, a Professor in the Practice and Research of Finance and Director of the Center for AI in Finance. This information session will cover the history of AI, and the rapidly developing expansion of AI applications in the financial industry and beyond. You will learn about the Center’s role in bridging academia and industry and gain insights into career opportunities for graduates pursuing AI-driven roles in finance and other industries.
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Emory University's Goizueta Business School has been educating business leaders from around the globe for more than 100 years. Our students have dedicated career advisors, leadership coaches, projects with real-world clients in addition to our world-class faculty. Emory is located in the thriving and diverse city Atlanta, Georgia. Over 75% of the Fortune 1000 companies have a presence in Atlanta with 16 Fortune 500 companies headquartered there including The Coca-Cola Company, The Home Depot, UPS, and Delta Air Lines. It's also one of the country's top tech hubs, a global FinTech capital, and has a thriving startup community. Explore Goizueta's STEM degrees: Full-Time MBA programs (Two-Year & One-Year), MS in Business Analytics, and Master of Finance.
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