Nabendu Pal

Professor Nabendu Pal is a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. His research focuses on decision theory, reliability and life testing, multivariate analysis, and biostatistics. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (1989), and M.S./B.S. degrees from the Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta.

His work includes contributions to statistical inference, parameter estimation, and applications in environmental science and health studies. Notable achievements include grants from the National Science Foundation and leadership roles in statistical associations. He has advised multiple Ph.D. students and authored/co-authored textbooks such as Handbook of Exponential and Related Distributions for Engineers and Scientists and Statistics: Concepts & Applications.

• Education: Ph.D. 1989 (UMBC), M.S./B.S. 1986/1984 (Indian Statistical Institute)
• Research Grants: Includes NSF-funded projects on population modeling and environmental impact assessments
• Professional Roles: Editor for Calcutta Statistical Association Bulletin, past Louisiana Chapter President of ASA

His awards include Phi-Kappa-Phi membership and recognition for statistical contributions.