Hao Li

Experience

Research, teaching, and industry roles.

Research

Graduate Research Assistant · Purdue University
2022 – Present
  • Collected, cleaned, and analyzed diverse large-scale datasets across multiple projects using Python, MATLAB, and Stata, including historical bilateral trade records (1925–1955), firm-level return-to-office policy data, geolocation and Wi-Fi traffic data tracking consumer behavior, housing transaction records, and drug utilization datasets.
  • Applied causal inference methods to identify program effects on firms, labor, health, and economic outcomes; built fully reproducible pipelines with publication-quality visualizations, robustness checks, and placebo tests.
  • Merged and harmonized data from heterogeneous sources—survey microdata, administrative records, web-scraped behavioral data—to construct analysis-ready datasets.

Teaching

Instructor — Microeconomics (ECON 251) · Purdue University
Fall & Summer 2025
  • Sole instructor of record; independently designed syllabus, lectures, assignments, and exams for undergraduate students. Held weekly office hours and provided individualized feedback throughout the semester.
Teaching Assistant — Econometrics (ECON 674, MATLAB) · Purdue University
Fall 2025
  • Led MATLAB lab sessions on time-series modeling, OLS, and Monte Carlo simulation for graduate students.
Teaching Assistant — Health Economics (ECON 537) & Others · Purdue University
2022 – 2024
  • Supported instruction across Intermediate Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Health Economics, and Real Estate Fundamentals; graded assignments and held office hours and review sections.

Industry

Financial Assistant Intern · Beijing Bank
Jun 2021 – Sep 2021
  • Managed investment strategies and risk assessments for about ¥100M AUM across private clients portfolio; developed customized financial plans using quantitative analysis (OLS modeling, VaR) and qualitative risk profiling.
  • Prepared and presented portfolio performance reports and market outlook analyses to senior advisors and high-net-worth clients.
Assistant Business Consultant · Benniaobang Accounting Firm
Jun 2019 – Aug 2019
  • Supported corporate clients with compliance filings (trademark registration, tax filing, business registration) and liaised with regulatory agencies to resolve documentation issues.
  • Summarized compliance findings and filing status updates for client-facing teams, enabling timely resolution of outstanding regulatory requirements.

Conferences & talks

Professional development

Awards & recognition