My current research interests are in developing methodologies for analyzing censored failure time data. These types of data arise frequently from many fields of cancer/clinical studies. Specific statistical interests lie in nonparametric maximum likelihood estimation, semiparametric estimating equations, survival models, mixture cure models and frailty models.
Biographical Profile
College
Arnold School of Public Health
Department
Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Tenure Status
Tenured
International Activity
International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research
Countries
China
Institutional Focus Areas
Environmental Sciences, Health Disparities, Computational Sciences
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
No
Speaks Non-English Language
Yes
(Chinese)
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
Graduates
Interest Keywords
EM algorithm, Accelerated failure time model, mixture cure model, frailty model, multiple imputation
Institutional Focus Areas
Environmental Sciences, Health Disparities, Computational Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
developing methodologies for analyzing censored failure time data
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
2007
Memorial University
Newfoundland and Labrador Canada
PhD
Survival Analysis
2003
East China Normal University
Shanghai, P.R. China
MSc
Statistics
2000
East China Normal University
Shanghai, P.R. China
BSc
Applied Mathematics
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
2007 - 2008
Membership
Member, Course Curriculum Committee
2008
Membership
Member, Examination Committee
2008
Membership
Member, Admission Committee
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
2007
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2006
Award
Atreya-Haritha Scholarship in Mathematics
Memorial University
2022
Award
Breakthrough Leadership in Research Award
University of South Carolina
Award
Fellow of the School of Graduate Studies, Memorial University
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