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Research Supervision


Senior Supervisor

  1. Chen Chen, B.Sc. (Hons.) Project, 2009: Classification via product kernel and kernel product density estimators with application for predicting driving ability of persons with brain disorders.
  2. Jason Bentley, University of Canterbury Summer Scholarship, 2008/2009: A new bandwidth selection method for kernel density estimation.
  3. Marina Zahari, Ph.D., 2007-present: Health assessment in preterm babies using non-invasive oxygen saturation recordings.
  4. Jason Bentley, Research Assistant, 2007: Exact Markov chain Monte Carlo algorithms and their applications.
  5. Jason Bentley, M.Sc. with First-Class Honours, 2006-2009: Bayesian variable selection in linear models using exact Markov chain Monte Carlo. Jason is now at the Centre for Epidemiology and Research, NSW Health, North Sydney, Australia.
  6. Xinyuan Li, B.Sc. (Hons.) Project, 2008: Practical challenges in Bayesian inference for mixture models.
  7. Andrew Richens, M.Sc. with Distinction, 2005-2008: Detecting change-points in time series using the Bayesian approach with perfect simulation. Andrew is now at Sungard, Christchurch, New Zealand.
  8. Qian Hou, B.Sc. (Hons.) Project, 2007: Quantifying the variability of oxygen concentration in preterm babies using the stochastic volatility model and particle filters. Qian is now at AMI Insurance, Christchurch, New Zealand.
  9. Qian Hou, University of Canterbury Summer Scholarship, 2006/2007: Analysing physiological measurements from preterm babies to assess their state of health.
  10. Lisa Chang Li, Summer Research Assistant, 2006/2007: Functional data analysis.
  11. Annie Jin Luo, Summer Research Assistant, 2006/2007: Binary classification using generalised linear models, with application to SIFT-MS medical diagnosis.
  12. James Roscoe, Department of Mathematics and Statistics Summer Scholarship, 2005/2006: Developing a hidden Markov model for assessing the health of premature babies.
  13. Gavin Bell, Summer Project, 2005: Detecting change-points using a particle filter.
  14. James Roscoe, Summer Research Assistant, 2004/2005: Wavelet representation of neuron spiking signals.

Associate Supervisor

  1. Christopher Pretty, Ph.D., 2008-present: Optimizing drug delivery for simultaneous glycaemic control and treatment of heart failure and shock in critical care.
  2. Anna MacDonald, Ph.D., 2008-present: Extreme value modelling with application to forecasting of neonatal long-term health.
  3. Gloria Teng, Ph.D., 2008-present: Statistical regular subpavings.
  4. Brendon Bradley, Ph.D. (Deans List), 2007-2009: Structure-specific probabilistic risk assessment. Brendon is now a Lecturer at the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.
  5. Katherine Moorhead, Ph.D., 2005-2009: Design and implementation of analytical mathematics for SYFT-MS medical applications.
  6. Jessica Lin, Ph.D., 2004-2007: Robust modeling and control of the glucose-insulin regulatory system for ICU patients. Jessica is now a postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand

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