Dr. John Lau

Associate Professor

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Biography

John Lau is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia. His research expertise includes Bayesian statistics, Bayesian nonparametric statistics, mixture modelling, statistical clustering, and Monte Carlo Markov chains. He has contributed significantly to statistical computing, applied statistics, and various specialized topics such as statistical filtering and time-series analysis. Lau is also involved in statistical image analysis, classification, and computational statistics. He maintains a strong focus on practical applications of statistical methods across multiple domains, resulting in extensive collaborations and research outputs.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching and conducting research in advanced statistical methods, covering theoretical and applied aspects.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.