Mark Steel

Mark Steel is a Professor of Statistics at the University of Warwick, Department of Statistics. He previously held Chairs in Economics at the University of Edinburgh (1998-2000) and in Statistics at the University of Kent (2000-2003). His research focuses on Bayesian statistics, including theoretical and applied work in distribution theory, Bayesian model averaging, spatial statistics, survival analysis, and stochastic volatility models. He has extensive editorial experience, serving as Editor-in-Chief of Bayesian Analysis (2022-2025) and as Head of the Statistics Department at Warwick (2014-2018). He is currently Chair-Elect of the Objective Bayes section of the International Society for Bayesian Analysis (ISBA).

His research interests span Bayesian methodology, econometrics, and statistical theory, with applications to economics, survival analysis, and spatial data. He is affiliated with the Centre for Research in Statistical Methodology at Warwick and actively contributes to academic conferences. His work has been recognized through highly cited publications, including influential papers on Bayesian model averaging and non-Gaussian statistical models.

Professional activities include editorial roles in top journals such as the Journal of Econometrics, Journal of the Royal Statistical Society, and Journal of Productivity Analysis. He collaborates with researchers globally and maintains an active profile on academic platforms like Google Scholar and ResearchGate.