Michael O'Connell

Michael O'Connell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at Miami University (Ohio). His research focuses on Biostatistics, with applications in public health, environmental science, and genomics. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota (2018). Key research areas include statistical methodology for analyzing complex biological and health data, climate change impacts on species, and sports analytics. His work bridges computational methods with real-world applications.

Education: Ph.D., Statistics, University of Minnesota, 2018.

Research interests span Biostatistics, Machine Learning, and Environmental Science. He develops novel statistical techniques for multi-source data integration, including methods for genomics, single-cell RNA sequencing, and sports performance prediction. His work also addresses public health challenges such as obesity prevention in schools and cardiometabolic health outcomes.

Publications reflect a focus on interdisciplinary topics, including intervention studies in aging populations, climate resilience of species, and genomic data harmonization. No scientific awards are listed.

He has advised no listed students. Grants and lab affiliations are unspecified, though his work aligns with Miami University’s focus on collaborative, data-driven research.