David Ginsbourger

David Ginsbourger is a Professor and Head of Research Group at the Institute of Mathematical Statistics and Actuarial Science (IMSV) within the University of Bern, Switzerland. He maintains dual affiliations through his role at IMSV and as a member of the Multidisciplinary Center for Infectious Diseases (MCID), reflecting interdisciplinary engagement across statistical methodology and applied domains.

His research program centers on advanced statistical methodologies with emphases on Gaussian process modeling, uncertainty quantification, and experimental design for computer experiments. Key contributions include novel kernel constructions for equivariant systems, sequential design strategies for excursion set estimation, and efficient computational frameworks for spatial distributional modeling. His work bridges theoretical statistics with practical applications in agriculture, chemoinformatics, environmental science, and risk assessment, demonstrating consistent innovation in handling complex prediction problems under uncertainty.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals persistent methodological development in Gaussian process theory alongside expanding application domains. Recurring themes include integration-free kernel design for structured data, rare event probability estimation, and multivariate forecast calibration. His research exhibits strong continuity in addressing computational challenges for large-scale inverse problems while increasingly incorporating domain-specific constraints from fields like molecular chemistry and agricultural science.

Ginsbourger leads a dedicated research group at IMSV focused on advancing statistical frameworks for computer experiments and uncertainty quantification. The group maintains active collaborations across disciplines, particularly evident in recent work connecting statistical methodology to infectious disease modeling through MCID affiliations and agricultural optimization projects.