Patrick Groenen

Patrick Groenen is a Professor of Statistics and Dean of the Erasmus School of Economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on data science, numerical algorithms, and multidimensional scaling. He co-authored influential textbooks on these topics and publishes in top journals such as the Journal of Machine Learning Research and Psychometrika. His work spans statistical methodologies, including principal component analysis, clustering, and genetic studies.

Key research interests include multidimensional scaling, machine learning applications, and statistical genetics. Notable contributions include advancements in hierarchical clustering, genomic relationship modeling, and robust statistical methods. Recent publications address reliability theory in cognitive tasks and genetic influences on risk tolerance.

He received the 2015 ESE Societal Impact Award and contributes to editorial boards, including Statistical Software and Nature Reviews Methods Primers. His leadership roles include organizing conferences on data science and statistical visualization.