DZOUFRAS IOANNIS

DZOUFRAS IOANNIS is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), affiliated with the School of Information Sciences and Technology. He has held this position since December 2015 and has previously served as Assistant Professor (2004-2011) and Lecturer at multiple institutions.

• Education:
  • PhD in Statistics (AUEB, 1999)
  • Master's in Statistics (University of Southampton, 1995)
  • BSc in Statistics & Actuarial Science (University of Piraeus, 1994)

His research focuses on Bayesian and computational statistics, emphasizing categorical data analysis, model building, variable selection methodology, and applications to medical research, psychometrics, and sports data. His work has appeared in top journals like Bayesian Analysis, Statistics and Computing, and Psychometrika.

Scientific Awards & Recognition:

• Lefkopoulio Prize for Best Doctoral Thesis in Statistics (1999-2000)
• Honorable Mention at AAP's PROSE Awards (2010)

He has contributed to international collaborations through conferences with Italian universities and co-organized academic workshops in Greece.