Grigory Sergeenko, Ph.D., MSc.
Professor
Primary Focus
- Quantitative Finance
- Investment Management
- Risk Management
Secondary Focus
- Artificial Intelligence in Finance
- Portfolio Optimization
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Corporate Strategy
Methodological Expertise
- Quantitative Modelling
- Stochastic Modelling
- Risk Factor Analysis
- AI/ML-driven Financial Systems
Proposed Dissertation Themes & Research Projects
- Theme 1: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications in Risk Management and Portfolio Construction
- Theme 2: Quantitative Models for Hedge Fund Replication and Adaptive Trading Systems
- Theme 3: Real-Time Risk Monitoring Systems and Stochastic Modelling in Financial Markets
Time Zone
- Location: Doha, Qatar
- Standard Offset: UTC +3 (AST)
- Availability Note: Primarily available for consultations during Fridays and Saturdays.
Languages Spoken
- Native/Bilingual: Russian, English
- Professional Working Proficiency: English, Czech
Professional Experience & Biography
Dr. Grigory Sergeenko is an international hedge fund and risk management executive, researcher, and academic with more than 29 years of professional international experience. His career combines extensive practical leadership in investment management, quantitative finance, fintech innovation, and enterprise risk management with a strong academic foundation in applied mathematics and management.
Throughout his professional journey, Dr. Sergeenko has held senior executive positions including Managing Director, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Senior Vice President of Risk within hedge funds, family offices, investment boutiques, and major financial institutions in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the UAE, the Czech Republic, Russia, and Qatar.
He has led the development of AI-driven investment systems, real-time risk monitoring platforms, proprietary trading architectures, and quantitative portfolio optimization frameworks. Among his notable achievements are the implementation of enterprise-wide ERP and risk systems, the creation of innovative hedge fund strategies, and successful organizational restructuring projects that improved operational efficiency and financial performance.
In parallel with his industry career, Dr. Sergeenko has served as Professor at LIGS University since 2012, supervising PhD, DBA, and MBA students in management, finance, and risk management disciplines. His mentoring philosophy emphasizes combining rigorous academic research with practical real-world application. He encourages doctoral candidates to pursue innovative, evidence-based research that delivers measurable impact for organizations and society.
Throughout his professional journey, Dr. Sergeenko has held senior executive positions including Managing Director, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Senior Vice President of Risk within hedge funds, family offices, investment boutiques, and major financial institutions in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the UAE, the Czech Republic, Russia, and Qatar.
He has led the development of AI-driven investment systems, real-time risk monitoring platforms, proprietary trading architectures, and quantitative portfolio optimization frameworks. Among his notable achievements are the implementation of enterprise-wide ERP and risk systems, the creation of innovative hedge fund strategies, and successful organizational restructuring projects that improved operational efficiency and financial performance.
In parallel with his industry career, Dr. Sergeenko has served as Professor at LIGS University since 2012, supervising PhD, DBA, and MBA students in management, finance, and risk management disciplines. His mentoring philosophy emphasizes combining rigorous academic research with practical real-world application. He encourages doctoral candidates to pursue innovative, evidence-based research that delivers measurable impact for organizations and society.