Awards

Marcos Lopez de Prado
This new annual award presented by The Journal of Portfolio Management, recognizes a researcher’s history of outstanding contributions to the field of quantitative portfolio theory.
Machine learning has a growing importance in modern society. Today, many areas of scientific research rely on the use of machine learning algorithms to build new theories. Dr. Lopez de Prado has published an extensive body of academic work that has fostered the adoption of machine learning techniques in finance. He has also been a vocal advocate for the responsible use of machine learning algorithms in finance.
“For many years, Marcos has led the way towards the adoption of machine learning techniques in finance. His many publications have introduced innovative ways of thinking about financial problems and solving them in practice. Our ‘Quant of the Year’ award recognizes the totality of work by a researcher, and I think Marcos’ name was in everyone’s mind from the onset of the selection process.” FRANK FABOZZI, EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL OF PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Discover his full portfolio of work published by Portfolio Management Research here.