Johnny Lo

Dr Johnny Lo is a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics and Statistics at the School of Science, Edith Cowan University. He co-leads the Mathematical Applications and Data Analytics (MADA) research group and serves as Director of HDR Programs. His academic expertise spans statistics, machine learning, and data-driven applications in health, ecology, and nutrition.

• PhD in Spatial Sciences (Curtin University, 2012)
• BSc (Mathematics, First Class Honours, Curtin University, 2002)
• BSc (Mathematical Sciences, Curtin University, 2002)

His research focuses on interdisciplinary applications of statistical modeling and data analytics across diverse fields:

• Health: Huntington’s disease biomarkers, diabetes management, surgical outcomes
• Ecology: Fish population dynamics, seagrass habitat analysis
• Nutrition: Food security, diet quality, cooking programs
• Technology: Machine learning for data visualization, geospatial analysis

Recent publications highlight collaborations in ocular genetics, sports performance optimization, and public health interventions. While no formal scientific awards are listed, his work has secured significant funding through grants in marine science, immunotherapy research, and clinical nutrition projects.

Dr Lo supervises multiple PhD candidates in areas including gut microbiome modeling, marine heatwave forecasting, and dietary interventions for chronic diseases. His methodological strengths lie in geostatistical simulation, time series analysis, and translational biostatistics.