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Originally from the Philippines, Alexander R. de Leon received his PhD in Statistics from the University of Alberta in 2002. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Calgary. His teaching spans a wide variety of courses, reflecting his commitment to education and mentorship. His research interests include diagnostic tests, copula models, estimating functions, joint models, and methods for correlated data. He is particularly focused on mixed effects models, causal inference, and causal mediation analysis. Dr. de Leon has held editorial positions, including Associate Editor for the Journal of Statistical Computation & Simulation from 2013 to 2021 and is currently a Topics Editor for Research Methods in Medicine & Health Sciences. His work is supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). He has participated in numerous academic committees and international collaborations, contributing to statistical research and education globally. Dr. de Leon's previous experience includes visiting researcher roles at several institutions, including the University of the Philippines-Diliman and American University of Beirut. His dedication to the field has earned him multiple awards, reflecting his impact on the academic community.
University of Calgary • Calgary, AB
Teaching and conducting research in statistics.
Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.