Ian Gordon

Ian Gordon is a Professor of Statistics at the University of Melbourne, serving as Director of the Statistical Consulting Centre. With over 40 years of experience, his expertise spans applied statistical work, meta-analysis, and statistical education. He is an Accredited Statistician (AStat) and former President of the Statistical Society of Australia (2022–2024). His research focuses on statistical methodologies, including sample size determination and applications in health, cardiovascular research, and social epidemiology.

Dr. Gordon has extensive experience as an expert witness in court cases across multiple jurisdictions, contributing to high-profile cases such as racial discrimination litigation and class actions involving medical devices. He has authored over 350 consulting reports and holds an h-index of 31.

His teaching includes courses on statistical methods, R programming, and critical thinking with data. He co-developed innovative breadth subjects like Thinking Scientifically and contributes to the Master of Applied Data Analytics programs. His work emphasizes bridging statistical theory with practical applications in healthcare, justice, and education.

• Key Awards: C. Oswald Prize (2023), AStat accreditation.
• Grants: ARC Discovery, ARC Linkage, NHMRC grants as a Chief Investigator.
• Labs/Teams: Statistical Consulting Centre, collaborating on tailored short courses and industry partnerships.