Dr. Takashi Owada

Associate Professor

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Biography

Takashi Owada is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at Purdue University, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Mathematics. He earned his Ph.D. in Operations Research with a concentration in Applied Probability and Statistics from Cornell University in 2013. His research interests encompass various advanced topics such as Extreme Value Theory, Heavy Tail Probability, Hyperbolic Geometry, Infinite Ergodic Theory, and Infinitely Divisible Processes. He has also delved into areas such as Long Range Dependence, Persistent Homology, Random Graph Theory, Random Topology, Stable Processes, and Topological Data Analysis. Throughout his academic career, Takashi has made significant contributions to the field, evidenced by numerous accolades, including the Department of Statistics Outstanding Assistant Professor Undergraduate Teaching Award in 2021 and the Excellent Research Paper Award in 2018. His work focuses on both theoretical aspects and practical applications, striving to advance the understanding of complex statistical phenomena.

Research Interests

Awards

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Department of Statistics Outstanding Assistant Professor Undergraduate Teaching Award

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Regina Norman F. Carroll (Col. USAF) Scholarship & Research Award

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Excellent Research Paper Award

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
One semester of Calculus One semester of Statistics (recommended) Knowledge of Computer Programming (recommended)
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Specialization Notes

GRE is optional.