Jose M PenaView profile
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Jose M Pena is a Senior Associate Professor and Head of Unit at Linköping University's Department of Computer and Information Science, specializing in the Division of Statistics and Machine Learning (STIMA). His research focuses on probabilistic graphical models including Bayesian networks, Markov networks, and chain graphs within machine learning and artificial intelligence. His research interests center on causal inference, machine learning, and statistical modeling. He actively develops methods for causal discovery, counterfactual reasoning, and sensitivity analysis using normalizing flows and graphical models. His work bridges theoretical statistics with practical applications in complex data analysis. His recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on causal machine learning, with particular emphasis on directed acyclic graphs (DAGs), counterfactual modeling, and handling unobserved confounding. Key trends include the integration of deep learning with causal structures, robust causal inference under distribution shifts, and scalable methods for high-dimensional causal analysis. As Head of Unit within STIMA, he contributes to the international master's programme in Statistics and Machine Learning. The division hosts significant research activities in modern data analysis and is part of Linköping University's Department of Computer and Information Science—one of northern Europe's largest departments in this field.
