Dr. Oscar Padilla

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Oscar Madrid Padilla is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research interests center around high dimensional statistics, network estimation problems, change point detection, Bayesian statistics, quantile regression, and graphical models. He has published several papers addressing these topics and aims to push the boundaries of statistical methods in modern data analysis. His work often involves leveraging Bayesian techniques to analyze and interpret complex data structures. Padilla is also dedicated to teaching and mentoring students, sharing his expertise in statistical methods and data science.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.