Overview

Our research spans a wide spectrum of statistical and analytical domains. We aim to push the boundaries of how data is collected, interpreted, and applied across disciplines. Our primary focus areas include:

Statistical Theory & Methodology

Applied Data Analysis

Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence

Predictive Modeling & Forecasting

Data Ethics & Policy

Our multidisciplinary approach connects data science with real-world application, driving evidence-based decision-making in government, healthcare, business, and beyond.

Research Divisions

​Explore our core research divisions and the cutting-edge projects they lead:

Data Science and Machine Learning

This division develops and applies advanced algorithms and machine learning models for high-dimensional and complex datasets. Areas of focus include:

  • Supervised and unsupervised learning methods

  • Natural language processing and text mining

  • Large-scale data infrastructure and optimization

  • Responsible and interpretable AI

Current Projects:

  • Bias Detection in Algorithmic Decision-Making

  • AI-Driven Climate Impact Modeling

  • Deep Learning Frameworks for Medical Imaging Analysis

Public Policy and Statistics

We support government agencies and nonprofits in using data to craft policies that are equitable, efficient, and evidence-based. This division bridges statistical rigor with policy relevance.

  • Survey design and sampling strategies

  • Demographic modeling and projections

  • Policy simulation and impact assessment

  • Socioeconomic data analysis

Current Projects:

  • Predictive Analytics for Urban Resource Allocation

  • Measuring Policy Outcomes in Early Childhood Education

  • Statistical Equity Metrics for Public Services

Health and Medicine Data

This division applies statistical methods to biomedical research, clinical trials, and public health studies, supporting advancements in population health and personalized medicine.

  • Biostatistical modeling

  • Longitudinal and survival analysis

  • Epidemiological data evaluation

  • Health disparities and access metrics

Current Projects:

  • COVID-19 Long-Term Impact Tracking Dashboard

  • Predictive Modeling for Hospital Readmission Rates

  • Geospatial Mapping of Health Inequities

Climate and Environmental Data Analytics

We apply advanced statistical modeling and machine learning to environmental and climate data to support sustainability, disaster preparedness, and public health. This division works at the intersection of data science and environmental stewardship.

  • Climate risk forecasting and early warning systems

  • Environmental exposure and public health modeling

  • Carbon emissions tracking and data dashboards

  • Geospatial analytics for land and water resource management

Current Projects:

  • Real-Time Wildfire Risk Modeling for Western States

  • Urban Heat Island Mapping and Equity Assessment

  • Climate Data Integration for Regional Sustainability Planning

Education Analytics and Learning Outcomes

We use statistical tools to examine education systems, assess learning outcomes, and inform evidence-based education policy. This division partners with schools, government agencies, and education technology firms.

  • Student performance prediction and intervention modeling

  • Equity analysis in standardized testing and outcomes

  • Longitudinal education data integration and visualization

  • Quantitative evaluation of teaching strategies and curricula

Current Projects:

  • Postsecondary Success Forecasting for First-Generation Students

  • Data-Driven Evaluation of Remote Learning in K–12

  • District-Level Analytics for Resource Allocation Equity

Featured Publications

Our findings are regularly published in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and research reports. We believe in open access to knowledge and strive to make our work publicly available whenever possible.

Equity-Aware Statistical Models for Urban Planning

Journal of Applied Statistics

Predictive Power of Ensemble Models in Health Outcome Forecasting

Health Data Science Review

A Framework for Interpretable Machine Learning in Public Policy

Data & Society Quarterly

Bayesian Approaches to High-Dimensional Forecasting

Statistical Science