Dr. Leilei Zeng

Biography

Leilei Zeng is a Professor and Associate Chair for Research in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo. His research primarily focuses on developing and applying statistical methodologies in health-related fields. He has specialized interests in event history methods, longitudinal data analysis, and addressing the complexities of multivariate clustered processes, such as incomplete observations and composite endpoints. Dr. Zeng has contributed to design clinical and epidemiological studies, with collaborations spanning various subject areas, including health sciences, aging, Alzheimer’s disease, rheumatic diseases, and the environmental impact of childhood asthma. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Biostatistics from the University of Waterloo, completed in 2005, after which he worked as an assistant professor at Simon Fraser University before joining the University of Waterloo in 2011 as an Associate Professor. Over the years, he has published extensively in renowned journals and participated in significant research projects, showcasing his expertise in statistical methods that contribute to advancements in public health and medicine.

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