Dr. Hua Shen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Hua Shen is an Associate Professor in the Natural Sciences Program at the University of Calgary. With a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Waterloo, obtained in 2014, and a Master's in Biostatistics in 2009 from the same institution, he has developed a robust academic profile in statistical methodologies. Dr. Shen's research interests primarily focus on Lifetime Data Analysis, Missing Data, Measurement Error Misclassification, and Mixture Models. He also delves into Data Heterogeneity, High-Dimensional Data Analysis, and issues surrounding Biased Sampling and Selection Bias, particularly within the context of Causal Inference and Public Health Medical Applications. Furthermore, Dr. Shen is engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations and provides statistical consulting, emphasizing Generalized Linear Models. He is passionate about mentoring MSc and PhD students with strong mathematical backgrounds and computational skills. Alongside his research endeavors, he actively participates in university strategic initiatives and teaches various courses related to biostatistics.

Research Interests

Courses

STAT 431 Introduction to Biostatistics STAT 533 Survival Models STAT 633 Biostatistical Consulting BIST 601 Biostatistical Consulting BIST 610 Fundamentals of Biostatistics Epidemiology

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
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:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.