Chi is a Senior Lecturer in Actuarial Studies and Business Analytics at Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University. His main research interest is investment analysis, risk quantification and optimal risk management. His work delves deeply into climate-related hazards, including but not limited to bushfires, floods, and erosion risks. His findings provide essential insights for effective risk management strategies in a changing environment.

Chi's expertise extends to the domain of systemic risk, operational risk, and renewable energy investments. He is experienced in developing dynamic factor models for risk management. His contributions have been published in leading journals, notably European Journal of Operational Research, Journal of Financial Stability, Energy Policy, Weather and Climate Extremes, Environmental and Resource Economics, Agricultural Water Management, Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics.

Educated at the prestigious University of Sydney, Chi holds both a Bachelor's degree with Honours (First Class) and a PhD in environmental and resource economics. His academic journey is further enriched by his extensive engagement beyond academia. He has engaged in collaborative research with prominent institutions such as the Asian Development Bank, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Society of Actuaries (USA), Toyota, and the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility.

In recognition of his accomplishments, Chi has been awarded with an ABARE Prize for the best Honour thesis, and he has also garnered a Research Excellence Publications Award at Macquarie University.