Werner G. Müller

Werner G. Müller is a full Professor and Head of Department at the Institute of Applied Statistics within the Kurt Rothschild School of Economics and Statistics (RoSES) at Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU), Austria. He serves as Head of the Division for Data Acquisition and Data Quality and maintains an active teaching schedule including Statistical Inference, Introduction to Statistics and Data Science, and various seminars for the 2025 winter semester.

Professor Müller's research spans several key areas in statistics with particular emphasis on Experimental Design and Spatial Statistics. His work bridges theoretical statistical methodology with practical applications in spatial econometrics, genomic modeling, and extreme value analysis. His research portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on optimal experimental design under correlation structures, spatial prediction methods, and statistical approaches to complex data problems across various domains.

The trends in his recent publications reveal a strong focus on advancing methodology for spatial statistics and experimental design, with increasing applications in genomic modeling and machine learning. His work consistently addresses challenges related to correlated observations, optimal sampling strategies, and prediction accuracy in complex statistical models. The interdisciplinary nature of his research connects traditional statistical theory with contemporary applications in data science and computational statistics.

• President of the Austrian Statistical Society (2014-2017)
• Co-editor of Statistical Papers (Springer) since 2010

Professor Müller has supervised numerous graduate students through master's seminars and thesis supervision. His research program is supported by multiple active projects including 'Bayesian Design for Combined Physical and Computer Experiments' and 'Spatial Econometrics,' reflecting his leadership in securing research funding. He has co-authored over 50 refereed journal articles and contributed to more than 70 additional publications, accumulating over 2,000 citations on Google Scholar. His book 'Collecting Spatial Data' and six co-edited volumes represent significant contributions to statistical literature.

As Head of the Division for Data Acquisition and Data Quality, Müller leads research initiatives focused on experimental design methodology and spatial statistics. His team collaborates on projects spanning statistical literacy, applications of statistical methods, and specialized research in spatial econometrics. The research seminar he leads features prominent statisticians including Holger Dette and Thomas Kneib, indicating his central role in connecting the JKU statistics community with international experts.