Dihui Ruan
Quantitative Investment Associate at Corecommodity Management, LLC
About
Dihui Ruan is a Senior Quantitative Investment Associate at CoreCommodity Management, LLC, based in New York, NY. In this role, he specializes in quantitative research and investment strategies focused on commodity markets, supporting portfolio management and asset allocation for institutional clients. His work primarily involves analyzing complex data sets to generate actionable insights across diversified commodities sectors, including energy, metals, and agricultural products.
Prior to joining CoreCommodity Management, Dihui served as a Research Assistant at Johns Hopkins University, where he focused on advanced materials science and contributed to polymer research from 2015 to 2021. He also held the position of Office Leader at the Student Network Center, Beijing University of Chemical Technology. These experiences developed a strong technical skill set and an analytical approach integral to his investment research.
Dihui holds a PhD in Materials Science from The Johns Hopkins University, a Master of Science in Polymer/Plastics Engineering from The University of Akron, and a Bachelor of Engineering from Beijing University of Chemical Technology. His expertise in quantitative modeling, materials data analysis, and cross-disciplinary research enhances his ability to evaluate commodity-driven assets. Dihui’s transition from scientific research to quantitative finance marks a significant interdisciplinary achievement, bringing analytical rigor and domain-specific knowledge to the commodities investment sector.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORECOMMODITY MANAGEMENT, LLC | Quantitative Investment Associate | Mar 2023 to Present | — |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Research Assistant | Aug 2015 to Jun 2021 | — |
| Beijing University of Chemical Technology | Office Leader at the Student Network Center | Oct 2010 to Jun 2012 | — |
| CORECOMMODITY MANAGEMENT, LLC | Quantitative Investment Analyst | Jul 2021 to Feb 2023 | — |
| Xusen Non-Halogen Fire Retardant Co. | Summer Intern | Jun 2011 to Aug 2011 | — |
| The University of Akron | Master's Student | Aug 2013 to Jun 2015 | — |
Education
The Johns Hopkins University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Materials Science
2015 — 2021
The University of Akron
Master of Science (M.S.), Polymer/Plastics Engineering
2013 — 2015
Beijing University of Chemical Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Polymer/Plastics Engineering
2010 — 2013
Skills & Expertise
Others at Corecommodity Management, LLC (5)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
C Connor Barry | Associate | White Plains, NY , United States |
| Senior Associate | New York, NY , United States | |
| Quant strategist | New York, NY , United States | |
| Analyst - Institutional Trading | New York, NY , United States | |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States |