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Prabir Burman is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of California, Davis, with a career spanning over three decades. His research focuses on nonparametric function estimation, model fitting/selection, image analysis, time series, and discrete data.
- Education: Ph.D. (1982) and Master of Statistics (1977) from University of California, Berkeley; Bachelor of Statistics (1976) from Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta.
His work bridges theoretical statistics and applied problems, including ecological studies (e.g., coyote parasites, mountain lion tracking), biomedical research (e.g., metabolic syndrome in bipolar patients), and time series forecasting. He has secured multiple NSF and NSA grants for projects on multivariate analysis, shape modeling, and covariance estimation.
Recent publications highlight his expertise in predictive model fitting, stock return analysis, and stroke survivor studies. While not explicitly listing awards, his editorial roles (e.g., Journal of Multivariate Analysis) and collaborative grants underscore his academic leadership.
