About
Chris Sroka is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, Applied Statistics, and International Business at New Mexico State University (NMSU), College of Business. He joined NMSU in 2016 after working as a research statistician in the private sector at Battelle and RTI International. His expertise includes statistical modeling, risk assessment, and survey methodology, with applications in epidemiology, environmental science, and economics.
- Ph.D., Statistics, The Ohio State University (2008)
- M.S., Statistics, Wayne State University (2006)
- M.A., Economics, Wayne State University (1998)
- B.A., Economics and Political Science, Wayne State University (1997)
Dr. Sroka's research focuses on statistical models for count data, risk assessment of food contamination, and interdisciplinary collaborations in public health and environmental science. His work spans applications in healthcare economics, epidemiology, and environmental policy.
His publications and technical reports highlight contributions to statistical design, risk analysis, and health policy evaluation, including studies on obesity risk factors in border communities and the Healthy Communities Study.
- Collaborated on projects with the Veterans Health Administration, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
- Developed methodologies for analyzing peer review data and infection rates in medical contexts.
He engages in teaching statistical applications and advanced statistical analysis courses at the College of Business.
