Eric Nimako Aidoo

Eric Nimako Aidoo is an Assistant Professor in Statistics at Heriot-Watt University's Dubai Campus, affiliated with the School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences. Previously, he held roles as Senior Lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and Research Scientist at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-BRRI) in Ghana. He earned his PhD in Statistics from Edith Cowan University (Australia) and MSc from Uppsala University (Sweden).

His research focuses on statistical modelling applications in road traffic safety, disease risk, and spatial analysis. Key interests include categorical data analysis, simulation-based inference, and geospatial techniques. He contributes to UN SDGs related to health equity and safety.

Teaching responsibilities include leading courses like Bayesian Inference, Time Series Analysis, and Probability & Statistics. Administrative roles include Deputy Programme Director for BSc Data Sciences and coordination of student disability support. He has advised numerous students and reviewed for top journals, emphasizing interdisciplinary research.

Notable collaborations include studies on malaria risk, socioeconomic disparities in health, and urban traffic safety. His datasets explore topics like red-light violations and child passenger safety in Ghana.