Joseph K. Blitzstein

Joseph K. Blitzstein is a Professor of the Practice in Statistics at Harvard University and serves as Co-Director of Undergraduate Studies. He has been affiliated with Harvard since 2006 and contributes to both teaching and research in the field of statistics.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics, Stanford University (2006)
• M.S. in Statistics, Stanford University (2003)
• B.S. in Mathematics, California Institute of Technology (1999)

Blitzstein's research focuses on inference for network data, foundational issues in statistics and data science, and statistics education. His work bridges theoretical and applied domains, emphasizing pedagogical clarity and methodological rigor.

His publications include contributions to computational statistics and network analysis, such as algorithms for generating random graphs with prescribed degrees. These align with broader disciplines like statistics, data science, and computer science.