Patrick Li

Dr. Patrick Li is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Biological Data Science Institute within the Australian National University's Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies & Statistics. He holds a PhD in Statistics (Monash University, 2025), an Honours degree in Econometrics (Monash University, 2021), and a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Analytics. His research bridges machine learning, data visualization, and political science, with a focus on automating data plot analysis and understanding human interpretation of graphics.

His recent work analyzes judicial behavior, parliamentary dynamics, and legislative complexity, as evidenced by his publications on High Court docket management, Australian MPs' connections, and cross-national party ideology. While no awards are explicitly mentioned, his interdisciplinary approach spans law, political systems, and behavioral science. He contributes to the Biological Data Science Institute and has engaged in policy-related studies, including gambling harm assessments.

Patrick’s academic trajectory reflects a blend of statistical rigor and applied political analysis, with publications addressing both technical and societal challenges. His work integrates computational methods into legal and policy contexts, offering novel insights into governance and judicial processes.