Feng Chen

Associate Professor Feng Chen is a faculty member at the School of Mathematics & Statistics, University of New South Wales, specializing in statistical methodology development and applications. His research bridges theoretical statistics and practical implementations across financial modeling, spatiotemporal processes, and public health analysis.

• PhD in Statistics from University of Hong Kong (2008)
• MSc in Applied Probability & Statistics from Lanzhou University (2004)
• BSc in Mathematics from Lanzhou University (2001)

Research focuses include:

• Nonparametric and semiparametric statistical methods
• Point process modeling with emphasis on Hawkes processes
• Statistical computing and algorithm development
• Applications to financial data, earthquake analysis, and public health

Recent publications demonstrate methodological advances in:

• Hawkes process estimation with complex data structures
• Renewal process applications in seismology
• GARCH modeling with missing data
• Spatiotemporal clustering analysis

Scientific recognition includes:

• UNSW Science Staff Impact Award (2023)

Professional roles:

• Director of Research Postgraduate Studies (2023--)
• Associate Editor for multiple journals
• Statistics Honours Coordinator (2013-2018)
• Active participant in statistical societies