Nagaraj K. Neerchal

Nagaraj K. Neerchal is a Professor of Statistics at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), Department of Mathematics and Statistics, where he has held roles including Chair since 2006 and former Interim Chair (1999-2000). He earned his Ph.D. in Statistics from Iowa State University in 1986, following B.S. and M.S. degrees from the Indian Statistical Institute.

His research focuses on modeling correlated data, particularly in time series analysis and overdispersed categorical data, with applications in environmental, transportation, agricultural, and biomechanical engineering. He is also active in statistical computing and parallel computing methodologies. Neerchal has led interdisciplinary initiatives like the Math Gym and contributed to the Center for Interdisciplinary Consulting and Research (CIRC), fostering collaborative research and education.

He has been recognized with the Freeman Hrabowski Innovation Award (2013), the Board of Regents’ Award (2013), and Fellowship in the American Statistical Association (2011). His administrative roles include Graduate Program Director and program development in Applied Statistics. Neerchal has advised numerous Ph.D. and M.S. students, contributing to their success in academia and industry.

His grants include NSF funding for high-performance computing and statistical methodology projects. He maintains active involvement in professional societies, including the ASA and IMS, and has served on various editorial and advisory boards.