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George Athanasopoulos is a Professor and Head of the Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics at Monash University. He is internationally recognized for his contributions to forecasting, time series analysis, and applied econometrics and is a co-author of the widely adopted textbook "Forecasting: Principles and Practice". His work has received over 10,000 citations and more than 50 million pageviews. Athanasopoulos has developed a practical, data-driven approach to forecasting education, supported by associated software that has been downloaded 2 million times. He specializes in hierarchical grouped time series forecasting and has advanced methods for forecast reconciliation and cross-temporal coherence. His expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing significantly to the field through his leadership roles and editorial responsibilities. Over the years, he has received numerous awards in education and research, reflecting his commitment to student learning and innovation in econometrics and statistics.
Monash University • Melbourne, VIC
Professor in the Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics.
Monash University • Melbourne, VIC
Head of the Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics.
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