Ori Shental

Ori Shental serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics within Columbia University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, contributing to the institution's academic mission through specialized instruction in advanced statistical methodologies.

His research expertise centers on computational statistics and machine learning, with particular emphasis on:

• Probabilistic Graphical Models
• Statistical Inference Systems
• Uncertainty Quantification Frameworks
• Bayesian Network Applications
• High-Dimensional Data Analysis
• Algorithmic Probability Structures

He has taught graduate-level coursework including STAT GR5293: Introduction to Probabilistic Graphical Models during the Fall 2022 semester, focusing on theoretical foundations and practical implementations of graphical models for complex data systems.