27 OCT 2025 ISSUE 20
The International Symposium on Statistics and Risk Management 2024

The International Symposium on Statistics and Risk Management 2024 was hosted by the Department of Statistics and Data Science on 9 December 2024 at Yasumoto International Academic Park. The symposium provided a platform for internationally renowned scholars to present their latest research findings and share their enthusiasm and dedication in the fields of Statistics, Risk Management, and beyond, facilitating the exchange of ideas and fostering research collaborations.



The Department was pleased to invite six distinguished speakers: Professor Fan Yingying from the University of Southern California, Professor Samuel Kou from Harvard University, Professor Li Mingyao from the University of Pennsylvania, Professor Ma Ping from the University of Georgia, Professor Ying Zhiling from Columbia University, and Professor Zhao Hongyu from Yale University, to deliver talks and share their expertise and passion for statistics and risk management.

Invited Talks

Speaker

Title

Professor Fan Yingying
University of Southern California

Exogenous Randomness Empowering Random Forests

Professor Samuel Kou
Harvard University

Catalytic Prior Distributions for Bayesian Inference

Professor Li Mingyao
University of Pennsylvania

Unlocking the Power of Spatial Omics with AI

Professor Ma Ping
University of Georgia

Statistical Computing Meets Quantum Computing

Professor Ying Zhiliang
Columbia University

Recent Developments in IRT and Related Models: From Classical Theory to Modern Applications

Professor Zhao Hongyu
Yale University

Statistical Challenges and Opportunities in Biobank Analysis

Back to Issue
Table of Contents
1. Message from the Chair
2. Renaming of the Department of Statistics and Data Science
3. Staff Movement
4. Prizes and Awards

Staff Awards
Alumni Award
Student Awards
Recipients of Department of Statistics and Data Science Scholarships and Sponsorship
5. Departmental Activities

Student Activities
Talk by Dr. John Wright on “How to meet your Mr/Mrs Right" at The ELCHK Yuen Long Lutheran Secondary School
MSc Annual Dinner
The International Symposium on Statistics and Risk Management 2024
Delegation Visits from Mainland Institutions
Distinguished Lectures and Seminars in 2024-25
6. Exchange Sharing
7. Department Summer Internship Programme
8. Internship Sharing
 

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