Dr. Hongsong Chou is an industry expert in market microstructure and has held senior positions in the industry at locations such as New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong and mainland China. He is currently a Professor of Science Practice at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a visiting professor at the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance. Dr. Chou has been affiliated with the Financial Mathematics program at the University of Chicago since 2012 and teaches the Mathematical Market Microstructure course (FINM 37601) in autumn quarters. Dr. Chou is the founder and director of ECC Info, a Hong Kong-based investment advisory and algorithmic trading firm that also offers in-depth practical training in quantitative trading and investments.