Dr. Georgy Sofronov

Professor

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Biography

Georgy Sofronov is a Professor of Statistics at Macquarie University, having earned his PhD in Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics from Moscow State University in 2002. He has previously held academic positions at the University of Queensland and the University of Wollongong. Georgy is actively involved in various editorial boards, including Statistical Papers, Methodology, and Computing. He has been an elected member of the Faculty Board and serves on the University Medal Committee. His research interests are wide-ranging and encompass change-point problems, statistical quality control, optimal decision rules, operations research, and various statistical modeling techniques, particularly in the context of big data. His contributions to the field include research on Markov chain Monte Carlo methods and the Cross-Entropy method. Georgy is the principal supervisor for several research students and has overseen numerous Master's projects and PhD scholarships. He is a member of the Australian Research Council's College of Experts and is involved in various substantial research projects at Macquarie University, particularly related to change-point detection methods.

Research Interests

Change-Point Problem Statistical Quality Control Optimal Decision Rules Operations Research Markov Chain Monte Carlo Methods Cross-Entropy Method Statistical Modeling Data Analysis

Experience

Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Teaching and research in the field of statistics.

Awards

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Academic Excellence: Highly Commended

2020-01-01
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Excellence in HDR Supervision

2021-01-01
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Learning Teaching Award

2016-01-01
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Visiting Fellowship

2014-01-01

Courses

STAT8310 Statistical Theory STAT2372 Probability STAT2371 Statistics STAT8101 Sampling Design Analysis STAT2173/STAT6183 Introduction to Probability STAT806 Statistical Inference STAT821 Multivariate Statistical Analysis STAT272 Probability STAT830 Prelude to Bioinformatics ACST601 Stochastic Methods in Finance and Insurance STAT328/STAT826 Market Research and Forecasting STAT375 Linear Models STAT170 Introductory Statistics

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).