Dr. Gavin Simpson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gavin Simpson is an Assistant Professor at Aarhus University in the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. His research focuses on applied statistics, specifically in the analysis of multivariate biological data and nonlinear relationships among variables. He integrates statistical modeling with complex datasets, including microbiome, metabolomics, and ecological data, to develop innovative analytical approaches for animal production systems. Dr. Simpson's teaching responsibilities encompass introductory courses in data science and statistics, as well as PhD-level courses on topics such as generalized additive models and multivariate analysis. He obtained his PhD from University College London and has previously served as a Quantitative Environmental Scientist at the University of Regina from February 2013 to March 2021. His areas of expertise include statistical ecology and spatiotemporal modeling. Gavin has contributed significantly to the field of animal welfare and data science through various research projects and peer reviews, actively participating in workshops and seminars.

Research Interests

Experience

Quantitative Environmental Scientist

2013-02-05 — 2021-03-22

University of Regina • Canada

Conducted research and analysis in environmental science, focusing on quantifying ecological data using statistical methods.

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science offers tracks in Software Efficiency, Cryptography, and Data Science.