John Chen

John Chen is a Professor of Statistics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He has held academic roles since 1993, including visiting positions at UC Berkeley and the University of Michigan. His research focuses on Probability, Biostatistics, and Data Analysis.

Education:

• Ph.D., Statistics, University of Sydney (1996)
• M.A., Statistics, University of Sydney (1993)
• M.S., Statistics, ZhongShan University (1989)
• B.A., Mathematics, ZhongShan University (1986)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Statistics, McMaster University (1998)

Research Interests: Chen’s work spans statistical methodologies in biostatistics, probability theory, and data-driven analytics. His contributions bridge theoretical foundations and applied problems in healthcare, environmental science, and interdisciplinary research.

Awards:

• Repeated recognition for teaching excellence via Certificates of Appreciation (2019–2021).
• KME Teaching Excellence Awards (2004, 2006).

Advising & Leadership: Served as Graduate Coordinator (2007–2010), Assistant Director of the Statistical Consulting Center (2007), and reviewer for NSF and NIH grants. No formal student advisees are listed.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with BGSU’s Statistical Consulting Center and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in biostatistics and data analysis.