Luca Maestrini

Dr. Luca Maestrini is a Lecturer of Statistics at the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies & Statistics at the Australian National University (ANU), Canberra. His research focuses on methodological and computational statistics, with expertise in variational approximations, generalized linear mixed models (GLMMs), and statistical theory. He previously held postdoctoral positions at ANU (2022–2024) under Prof. Francis Hui and Prof. Alan Welsh, and at the University of Technology Sydney (2018–2022) under Prof. Matt Wand. He completed his PhD in Statistics at the University of Padova, Italy (2015–2019), studying under Prof. Nicola Sartori and co-supervisors Prof. Alessandra Salvan and Prof. Matt Wand. He also served as a Research Fellow at the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers (ACEMS).

His research interests span computational statistics, Bayesian inference, and applications in forensic science, ecology, and finance. Notable collaborations include work on inverse problems, multivariate abundance data analysis, and stochastic variational inference for GARCH models. He currently chairs the Australian Capital Territory branch of the Statistical Society of Australia.

Key research trends in his articles include advancements in variational inference frameworks, asymptotic improvements to GLMMs, and statistical methods for postmortem interval estimation using lipid degradation biomarkers. His work bridges theoretical developments with practical applications in diverse fields.

He has advised students through ANU’s research programs and contributed to ACEMS initiatives. His lab focuses on computational methods and applied statistical modeling, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.