Dr. Clara Grazian

Associate Professor

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Biography

Clara Grazian is an Associate Professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sydney. She received her joint PhD in 2016 from the University of Paris-Dauphine, France, and Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. Her research focuses on Bayesian statistics and machine learning, particularly in developing statistical methodologies for environmental and biological sciences. Grazian has extensive experience addressing challenges related to uncertainty quantification, high-dimensional inference, and data-driven decision-making. She has worked at the Nuffield Department of Medicine and the Big Data Institute at the University of Oxford on a project investigating drug resistance mechanisms developed by tuberculosis. Her theoretical contributions include advancements in Bayesian mixture models and copula models, integration of deep learning with statistical modeling, and the development of robust frameworks for environmental risk assessments. Her interdisciplinary research spans areas such as statistics, AI, remote sensing, and genomics, collaborating with leading experts and institutions. Grazian actively supervises students and is aligned with the Faculty of Science's research strengths, particularly in data-driven decisions and precision digital health.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and research in statistical methodologies and data analysis.

Senior Lecturer

2016-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Conducted research and taught courses in statistics.

Awards

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Research Excellence Inclusion Prize

2024-01-01
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Listed SSA list of 60 prominent Australian statisticians

2023-01-01
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President’s Award for Leadership in Statistics

2022-01-01
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Diamond Jubilee Fellowship

2022-01-01
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UNSW Faculty of Science Award for Early Career Research Excellence

2021-01-01
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Statistical Society Australia Fellowship Funding Award

2020-01-01

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.