Colin Rundel

Colin Rundel is an Associate Professor of the Practice in the Department of Statistical Science at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. He specializes in statistical computing, spatial statistics, Bayesian methods, and statistical education.

His research focuses on applied spatial statistics with emphasis on Bayesian approaches and computational methods. Rundel has developed tools for educational infrastructure in statistics and data science.

Recent publications demonstrate his interdisciplinary work in ecology, conservation biology, and statistical pedagogy, particularly in developing computational tools for education.

Rundel teaches courses in statistical computing, programming, and spatiotemporal modeling. He has previously taught at the University of Edinburgh and has contributed to curriculum development internationally.