About
Simcha Z. Pollack, Ph.D., is a Professor of Business Analytics & Information Systems at The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, St. John's University. He joined the faculty in 1979 and has since published over 200 scholarly papers and contributed to 390+ scientific presentations globally. His work focuses on applied statistics in healthcare, statistical power modeling, and innovative educational technologies.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Applied Statistics and Operations Research, New York University (1974), as a National Science Foundation Fellow
- MS in Operations Research and Statistics, New York University
- BS in Mathematics, Brooklyn College (1970, Phi Beta Kappa)
Research & Consulting: Dr. Pollack specializes in simulation models for healthcare data, e-mail medicine reminder systems for adolescents, and internet-based vocabulary software. He advises the UN's Land Mines Research Project, chairs ASA committees, and edits statistical journals. Pro bono work includes collaborations with Einstein College of Medicine and local educational institutions.
Awards & Recognition: His National Science Foundation Fellowship underscores his early academic excellence. His research directly influenced UN policies on land mine restrictions.
Teaching & Innovation: He pioneered online video tutorials and Monte Carlo simulations for statistics education, creating over 160 instructional materials. Courses include BUA 1333 and 2334 (Modern Statistics I & II).
