Rafał Weron

Rafał Weron is a Full Professor at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, where he has held leadership roles since 2015, including Head of the Department of Operations Research and Business Intelligence and Chairman of the Scientific Discipline Council for Management and Quality Sciences. His expertise spans electricity price forecasting, computational economics, and risk management, with significant contributions to probabilistic forecasting methods. As a globally recognized scholar, he has received prestigious awards such as the Hugo Steinhaus Prize (2018) and the Tao Hong Award (2017).

• Key Affiliations: Wrocław University of Science and Technology; Polish Academy of Sciences (Statistics and Econometrics Committee); Polish Mathematical Society.

Research Trends: Weron's work focuses on electricity price forecasting, leveraging machine learning and statistical models to enhance accuracy and reliability. His publications emphasize probabilistic forecasting frameworks, quantile regression, and hybrid modeling techniques, reflecting a commitment to methodological rigor and practical applications in energy markets.

Scientific Awards:

• Top 1% globally ranked economist (IDEAS/RePEc, 2013-2022)
• World's Top 2% Most Widely Cited Scientist (2019-2021)
• 'Hugo Steinhaus' Prize (2018)
• Tao Hong Award (2017)
• Emerald Citation of Excellence (2017)
• Minister of Science & Higher Education Prize (2016)
• Commission of National Education Medal (2016)