Alberto Rodriguez Casal

Alberto Rodriguez Casal is a Professor in the Department of Statistics, Mathematical Analysis and Optimization at the Faculty of Mathematics, University of Santiago de Compostela. He is affiliated with the Galician Mathematical Research and Technology Center (CITMAga) and leads the MODESTYA research group focused on Optimization, decision, statistical models and applications.

His research primarily focuses on nonparametric statistics, with special emphasis on:

• Set and boundary estimation
• Density level sets and shape analysis
• Statistical methods for geometric inference
• Nonparametric estimation under shape constraints

Analysis of his publication record spanning nearly two decades shows a consistent focus on geometric and shape-related statistical problems. His work bridges theoretical statistical developments with practical applications in areas such as environmental statistics and spatial analysis. Recent publications demonstrate continued innovation in data-driven methods for shape and boundary estimation, particularly through the application of alpha-shapes and other computational geometry approaches to statistical problems.

Professor Rodriguez Casal has established significant collaborative networks, particularly with researchers including Saavedra-Nieves, Paula; Crujeiras, Rosa María; de Uña-Álvarez, Jacobo; Pateiro-López, Beatriz; and Cuevas, Antonio. His work has been published in top statistical journals including The Annals of Statistics, Journal of the American Statistical Association, Test, and Journal of Nonparametric Statistics, with over 25 publications since 2004 that have been cited more than 300 times.