معرفی
Dr. Amei Amei is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her research focuses on applying probability theory and statistical methods to address problems in mathematical biology and population genetics. She specializes in developing and applying Poisson random field models to analyze genetic data, particularly for inferring mutation rates, selection coefficients, and species divergence times using DNA sequence data. Her work also extends to cancer detection modeling and interdisciplinary applications in biostatistics.
- Affiliation: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Key Research Areas: Mathematical Biology, Population Genetics, Stochastic Processes, Biostatistics
- Center Affiliation: Center for Applied Math & Statistics (SEB Program Group)
Her recent research trends emphasize longitudinal genetic studies, integrating machine learning with statistical models to analyze spatial transcriptomics and cell-type deconvolution. She has contributed to Alzheimer's disease genetic studies, hypertension locus identification, and cancer biomarker research. Her work bridges theoretical probability with applied biological problems, addressing both evolutionary and clinical questions.
Grants & Advising: While specific grants or student names are not listed, her publications indicate active involvement in collaborative research with interdisciplinary teams. She leads projects at the intersection of computational biology and statistical genetics.
Labs/Teams: Active member of the Center for Applied Math & Statistics, collaborating on applied mathematical modeling and statistical challenges in biological systems.
