Anthony Cossari

Anthony Cossari is a University Researcher in Statistics (SECS-S/01) at the Department of Economics, Statistics, and Finance "Giovanni Anania" (DESF) at the University of Calabria, where he has been employed since September 1, 2003. He holds a Laurea in Scienze Statistiche ed Attuariali from the University of Calabria (1995) with highest honors. Cossari is a member of the Italian Statistical Society (SIS) and the European Network for Business and Industrial Statistics (ENBIS).

His research interests center on statistical experimental design methodologies:

• Screening designs for identifying significant factors in preliminary experimental phases
• Supersaturated designs for studying numerous factors with limited experimental runs
• Follow-up designs to enhance initial experimental analyses
• Robust designs for minimizing variability from environmental factors

Cossari maintains active research collaborations across disciplines, particularly with medical researchers from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome and mechanical engineering researchers from the University of Calabria. His publication record shows a transition from purely statistical experimental design research to increasingly collaborative medical research, especially in sepsis prognosis, alcoholic cardiomyopathy, and dental health in patients with alcohol use disorders. Recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate strong interdisciplinary work while maintaining his core statistical expertise.

His academic service includes membership on the Departmental Board (2004-2006) and the Scientific-Technical Committee of the Interdepartmental Library of Economic and Social Sciences "E. Tarantelli" (2007-present). He has served as thesis advisor for numerous undergraduate and graduate students across various statistical topics and was a member of the Doctoral Committee for the PhD program in "Economic History, Demography, Institutions and Society in Mediterranean Countries" (2007-2009).