Dr. Nick Whiteley

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Biography

Nick Whiteley holds the Heilbronn Chair in Data Science at the University of Bristol, where he specializes in Statistical Science. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Oxford and earned his PhD from the University of Cambridge. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics in statistical inference, including high-dimensional dynamic stochastic systems and non-linear filtering theory. He is recognized for his contributions to convex optimization, probabilistic modeling, and Bayesian techniques, particularly with applications in hidden Markov models and time series analysis. Whiteley is also affiliated with the Alan Turing Institute as a Faculty Fellow, where he engages in data science research with focused themes in statistical modeling and computational statistics. His active involvement in various research projects has led to significant advancements in dynamic Bayesian networks and sequential Monte Carlo methods. He is a recipient of the M. Barry Carlton Award, highlighting his influence and recognition in the field of statistics.

Research Interests

Experience

Heilbronn Chair Data Science

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Leading research in data science and statistical modeling.

Awards

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M. Barry Carlton Award

2010-07-01

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
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Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.