Since 2022, we have been searching for intrinsic patterns within massive datasets, establishing decision-making systems based on a worldview that emphasizes simulability over predictability.
UpWave Research was established by Zhenning Li, bringing together expertise in computational fluid dynamics and quantitative finance.
Our journey began with fully-coupled discretized fluid dynamics modeling of the atmosphere and ocean. This foundational work in complex systems modeling shaped our approach to financial markets.
Ocean waves at the atmosphere-ocean interface require spectral modeling fundamentally different from both atmospheric and oceanic dynamics. This inspired our name and philosophy.
Inspired by the perpetual motion of ocean waves
"The inspiration for UpWave comes from the surging waves of the ocean — rising and falling, creating and dissolving — representing the myriad forms of existence, yet transcending all forms."
海浪的起伏汹涌，生灭不息，是众生相，亦非众生相
Waves at the ocean-atmosphere interface require action-balance spectral modeling, fundamentally different from atmospheric and oceanic models.
We utilize programmatic, quantitative, and AI methods to solve probabilistic statistical equations and simulate stochastic processes.
Through massive data analysis, we search for intrinsic patterns and build decision systems based on a simulable yet non-predictive worldview.
Founder & Chief Researcher
Li Zhenning has a research background in fluid dynamics and atmospheric-ocean computational modeling, and founded UpWave Research with the aim of applying advanced programmatic, quantitative, and AI methods to financial markets. Grounded in a worldview that emphasizes simulability over predictability, the methodological foundation of UpWave Research leverages expertise in modeling complex systems and stochastic processes.
Based in Hong Kong, one of the world's leading international financial centers, providing access to Asian and global markets.
Server infrastructure deployed across the United States, Singapore, and Japan for low-latency execution and data processing.
Round-the-clock monitoring and execution capabilities across multiple time zones and global markets.