Nicholas P. Jewell

Nicholas P. Jewell is a Professor at the University of California, Berkeley (School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics) and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology). He has held multiple academic roles since 1981, including Vice Provost at Berkeley and Assistant Professor at Princeton University.

• Education: PhD in Mathematics (University of Edinburgh, 1976), BA in Applied Mathematics (University of Edinburgh, 1973), Harkness Fellowship (1976–1978).

His research focuses on statistical methods for infectious diseases, epidemiological data analysis, survival analysis, and genomics. Recent work includes statistical design for dengue prevention trials using Wolbachia and pandemic modeling for SARS-CoV-2.

The articles analyzed reflect his expertise in epidemiological modeling, infectious disease dynamics, and public health statistics, with emphasis on viral risk assessment and health disparities.

• Scientific Awards: Nathan Mantel Award (2021), Marvin Zelen Leadership Award (2012), Snedecor Award (2005), Distinguished Teaching Award (2004), FEMA Director's Award (2000), Alfred E. Alquist Award (2005).
• Fellowships: American Statistical Association, Institute of Mathematical Statistics, American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Jewell’s career includes leadership in the SAFER program at UC Berkeley and collaboration with the World Mosquito Program on dengue control trials. He has authored over 190 articles and a key textbook, Statistics in Epidemiology.