Jacob Xiangyu JIN
- Programme: PhD in Management Science and Operations
B.A. Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Xiangyu joined London Business School as a PhD student in Management Science and Operations in 2024. He holds a B.A. in Business Data Science with minors in Economics from Antai College of Economics and Management at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Prior to joining LBS, he pursued a PhD in Decisions, Operations, and Technology Management at UCLA Anderson School of Management, but left due to visa issues. He also worked as a full-time research assistant in Operations at Singapore Management University, where he collaborated with a vibrant and supportive academic group.
Xiangyu’s research focuses on the intersection of Economics, Optimization, and Data Science, with a particular interest in their applications to technology innovation, digital platform governance, and social media dynamics. In his spare time, he takes a general interest in social sciences, especially sociology.
Based on his and his friends' personal experiences, Xiangyu deeply understands the challenges that underrepresented students face in accessing academic opportunities. He is committed to helping mitigate educational inequality. If you’re a student from an underrepresented or minority group seeking support with your graduate application, feel free to reach out — he’ll be happy to share information and resources.
- xjin@london.edu
