Dr. Bharath Sriperumbudur

Biography

Bharath Sriperumbudur is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at Pennsylvania State University, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Mathematics. His research interests encompass non-parametric statistics, machine learning, optimal transport, statistical learning theory, regularization theory, inverse problems, topological data analysis, and functional data analysis. Sriperumbudur is known for his contributions to these fields, particularly in bridging statistical methodologies with machine learning techniques. His current research is supported by the NSF-DMS-CAREER-1945396 award, focusing on statistical learning and inference through approximation by reproducing kernels. Over his career, he has published numerous articles in prestigious journals and conferences dealing with various aspects of statistics and machine learning, including kernel methods, minimax estimation, and optimal adaptive strategies in statistical learning. Sriperumbudur has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing statistical theory while addressing practical applications in data analysis. He is actively involved in mentoring and teaching students in his field.

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