Amrutha Jose | Biostatistics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Amrutha Jose | Biostatistics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Amrutha Jose is a clinician-scientist at the Institute of Immunohaematology, Mumbai, specializing in clinical immunology and inherited immune disorders. With 20 publications, 92 citations, and an h-index of 6, her research centers on immune dysregulation in autoimmune and primary immunodeficiency conditions. She has led Indian cohort–based investigations in Systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting regional variations in serum ficolin levels and their clinical relevance. Her work on Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome in Indian patients delineates mutation spectra and genotype–phenotype correlations, contributing to enhanced diagnostics and personalized therapeutic strategies for diverse populations.

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Adam Kapelner | Statistics | Best Faculty Award

Prof. Adam Kapelner | Statistics | Best Faculty Award

Prof. Adam Kapelner, Queens College CUNY, United States

📊 Prof. Adam Kapelner is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Queens College, CUNY, where he also directs the Undergraduate Data Science and Statistics Program. He earned his Ph.D. in Statistics from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2014). His research focuses on experimental design, randomization, machine learning, and statistical software. He has been a visiting scholar at The Technion, Israel. Recognized for excellence in teaching and research, he received the President’s Award for Teaching (2023) and an NSF Graduate Fellowship. He actively publishes and speaks at international conferences. 🏆📈🎓

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Academic Background

Prof. Adam Kapelner holds a Ph.D. in Statistics (2014) from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where he was advised by Abba Krieger and Edward George. He also earned an A.M. in Statistics (2012) from Wharton under the guidance of Dean Foster. His academic journey began at Stanford University, where he completed a B.S. in Mathematical & Computational Science (2006), with minors in Physics & Economics. 📊🔬 His strong foundation in statistics, mathematics, and computational science has significantly contributed to his expertise in data analysis and statistical modeling. 📈📚

Academic Employment 

Prof. Adam Kapelner is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Queens College (since August 2021) and has been the Director of the Undergraduate Data Science and Statistics Program since 2019. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics (2014–2021). 📊📚 In addition to his role at Queens College, he has been a Visiting Scholar at The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology since 2018, contributing to the Faculty of Industrial Engineering & Management. 🏫🔬 His expertise in statistics, data science, and mathematical modeling continues to shape the next generation of scholars. 🎯📈

Research Interest

Prof. Adam Kapelner’s research spans experimental design, randomization, and statistical software development. 🎲📊 He explores data science and machine learning, applying advanced statistical methods to real-world problems. 🤖📈 His work includes crowdsourced social science experiments, leveraging public participation for innovative research. 🌍🧠 Additionally, he focuses on biomedical applications, using statistical modeling to enhance healthcare analytics. 🏥🧬 Prof. Kapelner is also passionate about educational technology, integrating data-driven approaches to improve learning experiences. 🎓💡 His interdisciplinary expertise contributes significantly to advancing statistical methodologies and their applications across multiple domains. 🚀📉

Honors & Awards 

Prof. Adam Kapelner has received numerous accolades for his teaching, research, and academic contributions. 🎓📊 In March 2023, he was honored with the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. 👨‍🏫🏅 His research in economic behavior earned him a Highly Cited Research Certificate (2017). 📈📜 He was a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow (2010-2013) and received the J. Parker Bursk Memorial Award for Excellence in Research (2013). 🏅🔬 His dedication to teaching was recognized with the Donald S. Murray Award (2012), and he was an Intel Science Talent Search Semifinalist early in his career. 🚀🎖️

Teaching Experience 

Prof. Adam Kapelner has extensive teaching experience in statistics, probability, and data science. 🎓📊 At Queens College, CUNY, he teaches courses such as Computational Statistics for Data Science, Probability Theory, Statistical Theory, and Machine Learning Fundamentals. 📈🤖 Since 2014, he has also instructed Bayesian Modeling, Statistical Inference, and Advanced Probability. 📊📚 Previously, at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, he taught Predictive Analytics and Probability & Statistics while also serving as a teaching assistant for multiple statistics courses, including Linear Regression and MBA-level Statistics. 🎓📉 His expertise has shaped many aspiring statisticians and data scientists. 🚀📖

Industry Experience

Prof. Adam Kapelner has a diverse industry background in data science, software engineering, and consulting. 📊💻 Since 2014, he has provided private consulting in prediction modeling, data mining, and statistical testing for tech, real estate, and finance clients. 🏢📈 He worked as a Data Scientist at Coatue, optimizing algorithmic trading. 🤖📉 As Founder & CTO of DictionarySquared, he developed a web app for vocabulary learning, securing federal grant funding. 🚀📚 He was also Eventbrite’s first engineer, helping design its platform. 💡 At Stanford University, he developed image-processing software for biomedical research using machine learning. 🔬📊

Research Focus

Dr. Adam Kapelner specializes in statistical learning, Bayesian additive regression trees (BART), and data-driven decision-making. His work spans machine learning, causal inference, and predictive modeling 🎯. Notable contributions include BART-based predictive analytics, individual conditional expectation plots, and efficient experimental designs 📈. His interdisciplinary research extends to social media-based well-being predictions, crowdsourcing motivation, and personalized medicine 💡. He has also explored biostatistics, oncology-related immune analysis, and ketogenic therapies for cancer 🧬. His impactful research blends theoretical innovation with practical applications, advancing both statistics and computational methods 🔍.

Publication Top Notes

1️⃣ Peeking inside the black box: Visualizing statistical learning with plots of individual conditional expectationJournal of Computational and Graphical Statistics, 2015, Cited by: 1718 📊📈

2️⃣ Breaking Monotony with Meaning: Motivation in Crowdsourcing MarketsJournal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 2013, Cited by: 584 💡👥

3️⃣ bartMachine: Machine Learning with Bayesian Additive Regression TreesJournal of Statistical Software, 2016, Cited by: 451 🤖📉

4️⃣ Predicting individual well-being through the language of social mediaBiocomputing 2016 Proceedings, 2016, Cited by: 244 📱🧠

5️⃣ Variable selection for BART: an application to gene regulationJournal of Statistical Software, 2014, Cited by: 205 🧬📊

6️⃣ Preventing Satisficing in Online SurveysProceedings of CrowdConf, 2010, Cited by: 143 📝📑

7️⃣ Prediction with missing data via Bayesian additive regression treesCanadian Journal of Statistics, 2015, Cited by: 105 📉📈

8️⃣ Spatial organization of dendritic cells within tumor draining lymph nodes impacts clinical outcome in breast cancer patientsJournal of Translational Medicine, 2013, Cited by: 60 🧪🎗

9️⃣ Quantitative, architectural analysis of immune cell subsets in tumor-draining lymph nodes from breast cancer patients and healthy lymph nodesPLOS ONE, 2010, Cited by: 60 🔬🦠

🔟 Nearly random designs with greatly improved balanceBiometrika, 2019, Cited by: 46 📊📏

1️⃣1️⃣ Matching on-the-fly: Sequential allocation with higher power and efficiencyBiometrics, 2014, Cited by: 40 🏹🎯

Sunita Sharma | Statistics Award | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Sunita Sharma | Statistics Award | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Sunita Sharma, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technlogy Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India

Dr. Sunita Sharma is a dedicated statistician specializing in Bayesian analysis and reliability engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from GB Pant University, with expertise in the Weighted Exponential-Lindley distribution. With teaching experience at Surajmal Agarwal Girls Degree College and as a Teaching Assistant at GB Pant University, she has honed her skills in imparting statistical knowledge. Her research, focused on repairable multi-component systems, has been published in esteemed journals. Dr. Sharma’s commitment to academic excellence is underscored by her participation in conferences and workshops. She is passionate about advancing statistical methodologies for real-world applications.

 

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🎓 Education

Dr. Sunita Sharma earned her Ph.D. in Statistics from GB Pant University, focusing on Bayesian Statistics and Reliability Engineering. She holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Kumaun University, excelling with high grades.👩‍🏫

Teaching Experience

As a Lecturer at Surajmal Agarwal Girls Degree College and a Teaching Assistant at GB Pant University, Dr. Sharma taught various Statistics courses, ensuring student understanding and progress.

🔬 Research Experience

Her Ph.D. thesis delved into Bayesian approaches for analyzing the reliability of repairable multi-component systems, showcasing her expertise in statistical modeling and computational methods.

🏅 Honors and Certificates

Dr. Sharma’s academic achievements include prestigious scholarships and certifications in data programming and statistical software.

Research Focus 📊

Dr. Sunita Sharma’s research primarily centers on Bayesian analysis and reliability engineering, particularly in the context of repairable multi-component systems. She specializes in utilizing the Weighted Exponential-Lindley distribution to model reliability characteristics, aiming to enhance accuracy and uncertainty quantification in estimation. Through her work, she explores the practical implications of Bayesian methods, comparing them with classical approaches. Her contributions span various domains, including the estimation of reliability in linear/circular k-out-of-n systems and multicomponent stress-strength models. Dr. Sharma’s dedication to advancing statistical methodologies reflects her commitment to addressing real-world challenges in system reliability assessment.