Vivekananda Roy

Vivekananda Roy is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at Iowa State University. He earned his BS from R.K.M. Residential College (2001), an MS from the Indian Statistical Institute (2003), and a PhD from the University of Florida (2008).

• Education
  • BS, R.K.M. Residential College (2001)
  • MS, Indian Statistical Institute (2003)
  • PhD, University of Florida (2008)

Roy's research focuses on Bayesian statistics, Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) algorithms, and high-dimensional data analysis. His work includes theoretical analysis of MCMC convergence properties, Bayesian variable selection methods, and applications to spatial and generalized linear mixed models. Recent projects address computational challenges in ultra-high dimensional settings and geometric approaches to sampling algorithms.

Key trends in his publications include advancements in MCMC diagnostics, Bayesian hierarchical modeling, and statistical computing tools for efficient posterior estimation. He has also contributed to practical implementations through software packages like geoBayes for geostatistical analysis.

Contact: vroy@iastate.edu