Achraf Cohen

Achraf Cohen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of West Florida, part of the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering. He has been with UWF since 2016, progressing from Postdoctoral Teaching Associate to Assistant Professor in 2018 and Associate Professor in 2023.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics-Statistics, University of Angers, France
• M.S. in Telecommunication Engineering, ENSAT School of Engineering, Morocco

Dr. Cohen's research centers on statistical process monitoring, data-driven methods, quality control, and wavelets analysis. He has pioneered the use of wavelet coefficients in developing novel control chart statistics, enhancing process monitoring efficiency. His work bridges theoretical statistics and industrial applications, particularly in forecasting and process capability.

The recent publications reflect a strong focus on integrating wavelet transforms into statistical process control frameworks, emphasizing nonparametric and data-adaptive techniques. His research contributes to both academic and industrial domains, especially in improving monitoring systems through multiscale data analysis.

Scientific Awards:

• No specific awards mentioned in the text.

Dr. Cohen actively mentors students and teaches advanced courses such as Time Series Analysis, Multivariate Methods, and Nonparametric Statistics. He is involved in collaborative research and grant development. He leads the CSDA Lab (Computational and Statistical Data Analysis Laboratory), which supports data science research and education at UWF. His GitHub presence indicates engagement in open educational resources and software tools for statistics.