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Jim BergerView profile

Professor

• Bayesian Analysis
• Decision Theory
• Hypothesis Testing
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Jim Berger is the Arts and Sciences Professor of Statistics at Duke University. His research focuses on Bayesian analysis, decision theory, hypothesis testing, and computational statistics with applications in astronomy, geophysics, and medicine. He has directed 36 doctoral dissertations and received numerous awards including Guggenheim and Sloan Fellowships, and election to the National Academy of Sciences. Research Interests: Multiplicity problems, model selection, multivariate analysis, Bayesian computation, and interdisciplinary applications in scientific domains. Major Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship (1977-78) National Academy of Sciences Member (2003) Samuel S. Wilks Memorial Award (2015) COPSS Presidents' Award (1985) Grants: Extensive NSF funding including collaborative research on Bayesian analysis, uncertainty quantification, and hazard modeling (2010-2018).

Fazil BakshView profile

Lecturer

• Genome-wide association studies
• Gene-environment interaction methods
• Family-based association studies
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Fazil Baksh is a Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Reading, part of the School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences. He holds key administrative roles including School Director of WIDE, PhD Coordinator for Statistics, and DStat Admissions/Programme Director. His research focuses on statistical methodologies in genetics, bioinformatics, and medical statistics, with emphasis on genome-wide association studies, gene-environment interactions, and Bayesian modeling of biological systems. Teaching responsibilities include advanced statistical courses such as Methods of Machine Learning (ST3MML/ST4MML), Mathematics and Statistics for Data Science (CSMMS), and Advanced Statistical Modelling (ST3ASM). His work has addressed critical areas like snakebite epidemiology, psychiatric treatment efficacy, and genomic sequence analysis, with notable contributions to statistical bioinformatics and public health research. Research affiliations include the university’s Applied Statistics group. His methodological innovations span statistical genetics (e.g., efficient score tests for association studies) and healthcare economics (e.g., cost analyses of snakebite treatments). While no formal awards are listed, his publications reflect impactful contributions to both theoretical and applied statistical research. Advising and grant activities remain unspecified, though his interdisciplinary teaching and research suggest active involvement in training the next generation of statisticians and data scientists.

• Infinite Dimensional Analysis
• Point Processes
• Noncommutative Probability
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Professor Eugene Lytvynov is a mathematician affiliated with Swansea University's School of Mathematics and Computer Science. He holds the academic rank of Professor in the Mathematics department. His research focuses on infinite-dimensional analysis, point processes, noncommutative probability, and umbral calculus. Recent work explores non-Abelian anyon quasiparticles and basis-free umbral calculus. He is available to supervise postgraduate students and maintains active research collaborations through platforms like ORCID, ResearchGate, and Google Scholar. His expertise spans advanced mathematical fields including stochastic processes, quantum probability, and operator algebras. Key research areas include the analysis of Radon measures, quasi-free states, and commutation relations in multicomponent systems. He has contributed extensively to the study of determinantal point processes, particle-hole transformations, and Fock space representations. Professor Lytvynov's publications reflect a strong emphasis on theoretical frameworks, with notable work on Segal-Bargmann transforms, Stirling operators, and Meixner-class orthogonal polynomials. His research often bridges pure mathematics and quantum physics, addressing topics like anyon statistics and non-Gaussian white noise calculus. He is accessible via email at e.lytvynov@swansea.ac.uk and can be reached at the Computational Foundry, Bay Campus. His academic contributions include over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on advancing analytical tools in infinite-dimensional spaces and quantum systems.

Juan Carlos EscancianoView profile

Professor

• Econometric Theory
• Financial Econometrics
• Risk Management
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Juan Carlos Escanciano holds the position of Research Chair in Economics and Full Professor (Catedrático) at the Economics Department of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. He obtained his PhD in Economics from the same university in 2004. Prior to his current role, he served as Assistant Professor at Universidad de Navarra (2004-2006), Full Professor at Indiana University (2006-2018), and held visiting positions at Yale University, Cornell, Rochester, and MIT. His research focuses on Econometric Theory, including identification, estimation, specification testing, and applications in Financial Econometrics and Risk Management. Escanciano holds editorial roles at leading journals including Econometric Theory , Econometric Reviews , and Journal of Business and Economic Statistics , and serves as Co-Editor of Advances in Econometrics . He is a Fellow of the Journal of Econometrics and has published extensively in top-tier journals such as the Journal of the American Statistical Association and The Annals of Statistics . His research interests emphasize semiparametric/nonparametric methods, specification testing, and empirical asset pricing. Notable contributions include work on backtesting financial risk measures, conditional moment restrictions, and the development of robust estimation techniques. His recent work explores machine learning applications in econometrics and systemic risk analysis. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Journal of Econometrics Grants & Advising: Extensive record in grant-funded research; has advised numerous PhD candidates through the university's Economics Doctoral Program. Labs/Teams: Leads the Quantitative Economics Research Group at UC3M, collaborating with global institutions on structural econometric modeling.

Huixia Judy WangView profile

Professor

• Quantile regression
• Extreme value theory
• Bioinformatics
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Huixia Judy Wang is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at The George Washington University since 2017. Previously, she held positions at North Carolina State University from 2006 to 2017, advancing from Assistant to Associate Professor. Her expertise spans quantile regression, extreme value theory, bioinformatics, and longitudinal data analysis with applications in environmental science, health, and finance. Education: Ph.D., Statistics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006 M.S., Statistics, Fudan University, 2002 B.S., Statistics, Fudan University, 1999 Research focuses on developing robust statistical methods for analyzing extremes, high-dimensional data, and complex dependencies. Key themes include quantile-based approaches for spatial/temporal data, survival analysis with detection limits, and subgroup identification in clinical trials. She has contributed to methodological advancements in copula models, threshold regression, and Bayesian quantile inference. Her publications address applied problems such as climate variability impacts, biomedical data interpretation, and financial risk modeling. She maintains an active record of interdisciplinary collaboration across environmental science, genomics, and public health.

• Functional Data Analysis
• Biostatistics
• Bayesian Methodologies
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Mark J. Meyer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Georgetown University, affiliated with the statistics group and the Center for Global Health Science and Security. He contributes to the Global Infectious Disease Program and collaborates with researchers across disciplines including epidemiology, neurology, and environmental health. Research Interests: Dr. Meyer specializes in functional data analysis, focusing on function-on-function regression, historical functional linear models, and functional inference. His work bridges Bayesian and nonparametric methods, emphasizing accessibility through simplified statistical testing procedures for complex data. He also develops Bayesian techniques for categorical data, including binary, ordinal, and count data. Scientific Collaborations: His interdisciplinary collaborations span epidemiology, development psychology, political science, and animal behavior, reflecting his commitment to applying statistical methods to real-world challenges.

Denis KojevnikovView profile

Assistant Professor

• Econometric Theory
• Network Dependence
• High-Dimensional Models
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Denis Kojevnikov is an Assistant Professor of Econometrics at Tilburg University specializing in theoretical econometrics with focus on network dependence, cluster inference, and large Bayesian games. His research develops novel methods for analyzing cross-sectional dependence structures in complex data environments, including network-linked observations and clustered data with large group sizes. Recent publications establish impossibility results for cluster-robust inference, derive central limit theorems for network-dependent processes, and propose estimation techniques for Bayesian games with heterogeneous beliefs. Methodologically, his work bridges probability theory, statistical inference, and economic applications. Kojevnikov teaches graduate courses in econometric theory, panel data analysis, and nonparametric methods. His research contributes to foundational understanding of dependence structures in econometrics with applications to industrial organization and social network analysis.

Anirban BhattacharyaView profile

Professor

• Bayesian Statistics
• High-dimensional Data Analysis
• Bayesian Nonparametrics
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Anirban Bhattacharya is a Professor and Patricia R. Smith and Dr. William B. Smith Faculty Fellow in the Department of Statistics at Texas A&M University, within the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on Bayesian asymptotics, Bayesian nonparametrics, and high-dimensional data analysis. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from Duke University (2012) and Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Statistics from the Indian Statistical Institute (2008 and 2006). His academic journey includes advanced studies at prestigious institutions, blending theoretical rigor with computational innovation. Research interests emphasize robust statistical methods, scalable Bayesian computation, and applications in machine learning. Recent work explores challenges in high-dimensional inference, optimal transport, and fair clustering algorithms. Notable contributions include advancements in Gibbs posterior frameworks, constrained Gaussian processes, and variational inference techniques. He has been recognized with the prestigious Smith Fellowship, highlighting his impact in statistical methodology. His publications span foundational Bayesian theory to applied problems in physics and engineering. Bhattacharya’s work often bridges computational efficiency and statistical accuracy, addressing modern challenges in big data analysis. Ongoing research includes developing robust estimators for complex metric spaces and exploring fair machine learning methodologies.

Toryn SchaferView profile

Assistant Professor

• Spatio-temporal statistics
• Reinforcement learning
• Bayesian statistics
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Toryn Schafer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at Texas A&M University, holding the 2024 ConocoPhillips Data Science Faculty Fellowship. Previously, he was a postdoctoral associate at Cornell University's Department of Statistics and Data Science, contributing to the NSF-funded PRISM Institute for Trans-domain Systemic Risk. His academic journey includes a PhD in Statistics (2020) from the University of Missouri, an MA in Statistics (2018), and a BSc in Statistics & Wildlife Biology (2014) from Colorado State University. His research interests focus on spatio-temporal statistics, reinforcement learning, Bayesian methods, and machine learning, applied to ecological and environmental systems. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address challenges in energy, sports analytics, and biodiversity conservation. His recent work explores advanced statistical methods for trend analysis, changepoint detection in time series, and the integration of community science data for ecological modeling. Notable contributions include Bayesian inverse reinforcement learning frameworks for animal behavior analysis and studies on renewable energy impacts on electricity markets. Education: PhD in Statistics, University of Missouri (2020) MA in Statistics, University of Missouri (2018) BSc in Statistics & Wildlife Biology, Colorado State University (2014) Research Themes: His publications reflect a trajectory toward methodological advancements in spatio-temporal modeling, with applications ranging from animal movement patterns to energy grid resilience. Recent articles highlight critical risk indicators for power systems and biodiversity status metrics inspired by financial portfolio theory. Grants & Fellowships: 2024 ConocoPhillips Data Science Faculty Fellowship (Texas A&M University). Labs/Teams: While specific lab affiliations are not detailed, his work intersects with interdisciplinary teams focused on ecological data science and systemic risk analysis.

Eric ChiView profile

Associate Professor

• Statistical Learning
• Numerical Optimization
• Biological Science Applications
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Eric Chi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at Rice University, also affiliated with the Ken Kennedy Institute. He holds a B.A. in Physics from Rice University, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from UC Berkeley, and a Ph.D. in Statistics from Rice University. His research focuses on statistical learning and numerical optimization, applied to large-scale data in biological and engineering domains. He has been recognized with awards including the NSF CAREER Award (2018) and the LeRoy and Elva Martin Teaching Excellence Award (2020). Chi's academic journey includes postdoctoral roles at UCLA and Rice, and prior faculty experience at North Carolina State University (2015-2021). He serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics since 2016 and on the Editorial Board of Statistical Methods in Medical Research since 2011. His work emphasizes algorithmic development for complex data structures, including tensor decomposition, matrix completion, and convex clustering. Recent research trends include robust low-rank tensor decomposition, Bayesian inference via proximal MCMC, and convex-nonconvex regularization strategies. His publications span statistical computing, machine learning, and interdisciplinary applications. Chi advises current PhD students at Rice and has mentored multiple alumni now in academia and industry roles.

Wicher BergsmaView profile

Professor

• Statistical Modeling
• Machine Learning
• Bayesian Statistics
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Professor Wicher Bergsma is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). His research focuses on statistical modeling techniques such as I-priors, reproducing kernel methods, and empirical Bayes approaches. Notably, he co-developed the tau-star test for independence and advanced marginal models for categorical data analysis. He has held academic positions at LSE since 2005, preceded by postdoctoral work at Eurandom and Tilburg University, and a stint as an Assistant Professor at the Central European University. His applied work includes collaborations with industry partners like GlaxoSmithKline and Flextronics on clinical trials and fault detection systems. He is currently on sabbatical until Spring 2025. Education includes a Mathematics degree from Leiden University and a PhD in Social Statistics from Tilburg University. His expertise spans theoretical and applied statistics, with contributions to graphical models, conditional independence testing, and Bayesian variable selection. He has authored influential books and R packages, including Marginal Models and the cmm package for categorical marginal modeling. Research interests emphasize bridging theory and practice, particularly in developing robust statistical tools for complex data structures. His recent work explores I-prior methodologies for regression, causal inference with stochastic confounders, and scalable Gaussian process models for environmental data analysis.

Soonwoo KwonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Econometric Theory
• Applied Econometrics
• Robust Methods
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Soonwoo Kwon is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Brown University, specializing in econometric theory and applied econometrics with a focus on robust methods. His work addresses estimation techniques in panel data models, shrinkage estimation, and measurement error correction. He has contributed to the development of the FEShR R package implementing shrinkage estimators for fixed effects models. Research spans topics like bias-aware inference, regression discontinuity designs, and parallel trends analysis, with publications in journals such as Econometrica , Review of Economic Studies , and Quantitative Economics . His research interests emphasize methodological rigor, including regularization in regression models and diagnostics for misspecified models. Collaborations include work with Timothy Armstrong, Michal Kolesár, and Sokbae Lee. Kwon's GitHub contributions reflect active development in statistical software, particularly in C++ and R for econometric applications.

Simon ShawView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Bayesian Statistics
• Bayes Linear Methods
• Graphical Models
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Simon Shaw is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Bath and a member of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa). His research focuses on Bayesian approaches, including Bayes linear methods, graphical models, and conditional independence analysis. He also explores operational research topics like nonparametric predictive inference for component replacement strategies. His research interests include the analysis of second-order exchangeable sequences, multivariate sampling techniques, and applications in economic activity assessment and climate modeling. He has contributed to methods for handling finite populations and separable covariance matrices in multivariate cluster sampling. His recent work includes advancements in generalized additive models for large datasets and adaptive age replacement strategies for maintenance optimization. He has published in journals such as the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society and the Journal of the Operational Research Society. While no specific awards are listed, his research has been cited over 240 times for notable contributions in statistical modeling and operational research. He has supervised one doctoral student but no names are provided.

• Statistics
• Biostatistics
• Spatial Epidemiology
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Theresa Smith is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Bath, affiliated with centers including the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa), the Centre for Mathematics and Algorithms for Data (MAD), and the Centre for Therapeutic Innovation. Her research focuses on statistical methods for spatial and longitudinal data, with applications in health and social sciences, particularly clinical decision support tools. She holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Washington (2014) and previously served as a Senior Research Associate at Lancaster University (2014–2016). Her research interests include spatial epidemiology, Bayesian inference, and biostatistical modeling. She leads projects such as the TULiPS study on psoriasis burden and the AI4CI Hub for collective intelligence research. Notable collaborations involve developing AI-driven solutions for public health challenges and advancing wastewater-based epidemiology for disease monitoring. Dr. Smith has secured grants from the NIHR, EPSRC, and the Royal Society, including a Short Industry Fellowship for predictive analytics in electronic health records. She advises students like N. Khaleel, whose thesis she supervised. Her work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. She is also part of interdisciplinary teams addressing environmental health risks and urban transport policy impacts.

Bo WangView profile

Associate Professor

• Functional Data Analysis
• Longitudinal Data Analysis
• Gaussian Process Modelling
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Bo Wang is an Associate Professor in Statistics at the University of Leicester, affiliated with the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences. He earned his PhD in Applied Mathematics from Shandong University in 2000, followed by research roles at institutions including IRISA (France), University of Glasgow, Newcastle University, and University of York before joining Leicester in 2011. His research focuses on functional and longitudinal data analysis, Gaussian process modelling, mortality forecasting, and computational statistical inference. He leads the Mathematics programme at the Leicester International Institute, Dalian University of Technology. Education: PhD in Applied Mathematics, Shandong University (2000) Wang's research interests emphasize developing statistical methodologies for complex data structures, particularly in mortality and demographic forecasting using Gaussian processes. His work integrates computational techniques to address challenges in longitudinal studies and functional data analysis. Recent contributions include innovative approaches to multipopulation mortality modelling and robust non-parametric forecasting frameworks. His publication trends highlight advancements in Gaussian process regression, functional clustering, and applications to public health (e.g., parasite prevalence studies). While no specific awards are noted, his extensive peer-reviewed output demonstrates scholarly impact. Supervision and grants sections remain unspecified in the provided data. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and maintains academic partnerships through his program leadership role at the Leicester-Dalian partnership.