Frédéric BERTRAND is a Full Professor at the Université de Technologie de Troyes (UTT), part of the Computer Laboratory and Digital Society (LIST3N). He previously held positions at the Université de Strasbourg and Institut de Recherche Mathématique Avancée (IRMA). His academic qualifications include a habilitation to direct research (HDR) from the Université de Strasbourg, a Ph.D. from Université Louis Pasteur, and membership in the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon. He specializes in statistical modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, with applications in bioinformatics, biostatistics, and medical data analysis. Roles and Affiliations: Full Professor at UTT Director of the Mastère Spécialisé in Big Data Analytical and Decisional Aspects Responsible for the OSS ED361 SPI specialty Responsible for the PEA Impact program Member of the LIST3N laboratory Research Interests: His work focuses on statistical and machine learning methods applied to complex systems, including bioinformatics, medical data analysis, and process mining. Key areas include Bayesian networks, partial least squares regression (PLS), variable selection algorithms, and handling missing data in large-scale datasets. He has developed multiple R packages, such as selectBoost , bootPLS , and Patterns , which are widely used in statistical modeling and data analysis. Publications and Contributions: He has authored/co-authored over 38 scientific articles, 14 books, and 14 R packages. His research emphasizes methodological advancements in statistics and their practical applications in biology, healthcare, and industry. Notable contributions include developing algorithms for high-dimensional data analysis and collaborative projects on cancer genomics and proteomics. Teaching: He teaches advanced courses in statistics, mathematics, and data analysis at the graduate and postgraduate levels, including modules on uncertainty analysis and complex systems at UTT and the Université de Strasbourg.






