Dr. Samuel Touchard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Samuel Touchard is an Assistant Professor at the University of Warwick, specializing in statistical education and research. He has been a faculty member for six years, teaching various courses such as Games, Decisions Behaviour and Applied Statistical Modelling. His teaching philosophy emphasizes the application of statistical methods in practical scenarios, reflecting his academic background. Before joining Warwick, Touchard worked as a Teaching Associate at the University of Bristol and has research experience as a Medical Statistician, focusing on potential biomarkers for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Sheffield, where his dissertation centered on Bayesian Inference of gene-miRNA regulatory networks. His expertise lies in Bayesian Statistics and its applications in biological research. Touchard's commitment to education and research has proven beneficial in bridging theoretical concepts with practical applications in statistics and data analysis.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor (Teaching Focused)

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, UK

Teaching various statistical courses with a focus on practical application.

Teaching Associate

2018-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Bristol • Bristol, UK

Assisted in teaching undergraduate statistics courses.

Research Associate

2015-01-01 — 2018-01-01

School of Medicine, Cardiff University • Cardiff, UK

Conducted research in the field of medical statistics focused on Alzheimer's disease.

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.