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2008

  • Culp, Stacey
    • "Nonlinear Dimensionality Reduction for Functional Data"
    • Chairs:  Julian Faraway and Robert Keener

2007

  • Almirall, Daniel
    • "Towards Assessing Time-Varying Causal Effect Moderation in
      Experimental and Observational Studies"
    • Chair:  Susan Murphy
  • Breto, Carles
    • "Statistical Inference for Nonlinear Dynamical Systems"
    • Chair: Ed Ionides
  • Culp, Mark
    • "Multi-view Learning with Additive Models on Graphs"
    • Chair:  George Michailidis
  • Lan, Yan
    • "Topics on Change-Point Estimation under Adaptive Sampling Procedures"
    • Chairs: George Michailidis and Moulinath Banerjee
  • Lee, Joon Sang
    • "Two Stage Sequential Estimation Procedures and a Convex Optimization Problem"
    • Chair: Michael Woodroofe
  • Li, Youjuan
    • "Efficient Computation and Model Selection for Regularized Quantile Regression"
    • Chair:  Ji Zhu
  • Somboonsavatdee, Anupap
    • "Some Contributions to Reliability and Lifetime Data Analysis"
    • Chairs: Vijay Nair and Ananda Sen
  • Verbitsky, Natalya
    • "Associational and Causal Inference in Spatial Hierarchical Settings: Theory and Applications"
    • Chair:  Stephen Raudenbush
  • Zheng, Chuang
    • "Uniform Simulation of SPD Matrices, With Applications to Evaluating Classifiers"
    • Chair:  Kerby Shedden

2006

  • Choe, Su Bang
    • "Statistical Analysis of Orientation Trajectories via Quaternions with
      Applications to Human Motion"
    • Chair:  Julian Faraway
  • Dood, Joel
    • "On the Analysis and Design of Computer Experiments"
    • Chair:  Edward Rothman
  • Jung, Shiang-Tung
    • "A Random Effects Approach to Unfolding Models"
    • Chair:  Richard Gonzalez
  • Kulkarni, Rohit
    • "Discovering Meaningful Associations in Biological Networks via Low-order Correlations"
    • Chair:  Kerby Shedden
  • Pal, Jayanta Kumar
    • "Statistical Analysis and Inference in Shape Restricted Problems with Applications to Astronomy"
    • Chairs:  Michael Woodroofe and Moulinath Banerjee
  • Phaibulpanich, Akarin
    • "Contributions to Metric Learning for Nearest Neighbor Classification"
    • Chair:  Kerby Shedden
  • Wang, Jing
    • Statistical Modeling for 3-D Trajectories"
    • Chair:  Julian Faraway

2005

  • Hu, Jennifer
    • "Modeling Variation in Functional Responses with Applications
      in Human Motion Analysis"
    • Chair:  Julian Faraway
  • Lawrence, Earl
    • "Flexicast Network Delay Tomography"
    • Chairs:  George Michailidis and Vijayan Nair
  • Wang, Xiao
    • "Nonparametric Inference with Applications to Dark Matter
      Estimation in Astronomy and Degradation Modeling in
      Reliability"
    • Chairs:  Vijayan Nair and Michael Woodroofe

2004

  • Dyson, Gregory
    • "New Techniques in Clustering and Microarray Data Analysis"
    • Chair: C.F. Jeff Wu
  • Gopikrishnan, Ajita
    • "Reliability Inference based on Time-to-Failure and Degradation
       Data: Some Models, Methods and Efficiency Comparisons"
    • Chair: Vijayan Nair
  • Vartivarian, Sonya
    • "On the Formation of Weighting Class Adjustments For Unit
       Nonresponse in Sample Surveys"
    • Chair: Roderick Little
  • Xi, Bowei
    • "Estimating Internal Link Loss Rates Using Active Network
       Tomography"
    • Chairs: George Michailidis and Vijayan Nair

2003

  • Alvarez, Enrique
    • "Likelihood Based Estimation of Stationary Semi-Markov Processes Under Window Censoring"
    • Chair:  Robert Keener
  • Choe, Jee-Weon
    • "Bayesian Optimality Criteria for Supersaturated Designs"
    • Chair:  Robert Keener
  • Kim, Dong-Yun
    • "Sequential Test and Change Point Problems with Staggered Entry"
    • Chair:  Michael Woodroofe
  • Mease, David
    • "Contributions to Engineering Statistics: X-Testing for Reliability and Optimal Partitioning Strategies"
    • Chair:  Vijayan Nair
  • Mentz, Graciela
    • "Longitudinal Data Analysis Using Growth Curve Models"
    • Chair: Anant Kshirsagar
  • Shin, Yongyun
    • "Inference and Applications in Hierarchical Linear Models with Missing Data"
    • Chair:  Stephen Raudenbush

2002

  • Hung, Ying-Chao
    • "Modeling and Analysis of Stochastic Networks with Shared Resources"
    • Chair: George Michailidis and Derek Bingham
  • Qu, Xianggui
    • "Some Problems in the Theory and Construction of Factorial Designs"
    • Chair: C. F. Jeff Wu
  • Sousa, Bruno
    • "A Contribution to the Estimation of the Tail Index of Heavy-Tailed Distributions"
    • Chair: Bruce Hill and George Michailidis
  • Stuff, Mark
    • "Derivation and Estimation of Euclidean Invariants of Far Field Range Data"
    • Chair: Michael Woodroofe and Robert Keener
  • Vengazhiyil, Roshan Joseph
    • "Modeling and Optimization for Robust Parameter Design"
    • Chair:  C.F. Jeff Wu
  • Zhang, Tonglin
    • "Report on Problems in Restricted Parameter Spaces"
    • Chair: Michael Woodroofe

2001

  • Gupta, Jayanti
    • "Bayesian Inference on Symmetric Groups"
    • Chair: Paul Damien
  • Kutsyy, Vadim
    • "Modeling and Inference for Spatial Processes with Ordinal Data"
    • Chair: Vijayan Nair
  • Wu, Wei Biao
    • "Studies in Time Series and Random Dynamics"
    • Chair: Michael Woodroofe
  • Xu, Hongquan
    • "Optimal Factor Assignment for Asymmetrical Fractional Factorial Designs:
      Theory and Applications"
    • Chair: Jeff Wu
  • Zeng, Donglin
    • "Adjusting for Dependent Censoring using High Dimensional Auxiliary Information"
    • Chair: Susan Murphy

2000

  • Brenneman, William A.
    • "Inference for Location and Dispersion Effects in Unreplicated Factorial
      Experiments"
    • Chair: Vijayan Nair
  • Hou, Xiaoli (Shirley)
    • "Modeling, Analysis and Optimization in Parameter Design"
    • Chair: Jeff Wu
  • Namesnik, Kirsten T.
    • "Statistical Shape Analysis of Facial Motions"
    • Chair: Julian Faraway
  • Qin, Zhaohui
    • "Uniform Scale Mixture Models with Applications to Bayesian Inference"
    • Chair: Paul Damien
  • Wang, Yao
    • "Simultaneous Inference, Roughness Considerations and Functional Prediction Models for Functional Response Data"
    • Chair: Julian Faraway
  • Xu, Li-An
    • "Contributions to Some Statistical Problems in Advanced Manufacturing"
    • Chair: Vijayan Nair 
  • Zhang, Rong
    • "Isotonic Density Estimation with Smoothing:
    • Chair: Michael Woodroofe
  • Zhu, Yu

    • "A Theory of Experimental Design for Multiple Groups of Factors"

    • Chair: Jeff Wu

1999

  • Biswas, Debjit
    • "Generalized Two-Color Urn Processes and Approximations"
    • Chair: Bruce Hill
  • Cheng, Shao-Wei
    • "Optimal Blocking Schemes and Projection Properties for Fractional Factorial Designs"
    • Chair: Jeff Wu
  • Dong, Xiaobin
    • "Contributions to Statistical Process Control and Robust Parameter Design"
    • Chair: Vijayan Nair
  • Hunter, David
    • "Optimization Transfer Algorithms in Statistics"
    • Chairs: Kenneth Lange and C.F. Jeff Wu
  • Shen, Qing
    • "Linear Models for a Functional Response"
    • Chair: Julian Faraway
  • Wang, Chuanguo
    • "Modeling Temporally Dependent Ordinal Processes"
    • Chair: Vijayan Nair
  • Weng, Chiu-Hsing
    • "Very Weak Expansions for Sequentially Designed Experiments"
    • Chair: Michael Woodroofe

1998

  • Liao, Jinzhong
    • "Inference for Linear and Nonlinear Calibration Problems"
    • Chairs: Julian Faraway and Vijayan Nair
  • Ye, Qian
    • "Latin Hypercube Designs for Computer Experiments"
    • Chair: Jeff Wu

1997

  • Berube, Julie
    • "Models, Analysis, and Efficiency of Estimation for Robust Parameter Designs"
    • Chairs: C.F. Jeff Wu and Vijayan Nair
  • Warner, John
    • "Exact Optimal Designs for Estimating the Minimum of a Quadratic Response Surface via Stochastic Programming"
    • Chairs: Julian Faraway and Edward Rothman
  • Wu, Huaiqing
    • "Design, Modeling, and Estimation in Circular Measurement Error Models"
    • Chair: C.F. Jeff Wu

1996

  • Lu, Hong
    • "Inference for Acceleration Transforms in Stress Testing with Applications to Models Based on Reliability Kinetics"
    • Chair: Vijayan Nair
  • Meyer, Mary C.
    • "Shape Restricted Inference with Applications to Nonparametric Regression, Smooth Nonparametric Function Estimation, and Density Estimation"
    • Chair: Michael Woodroofe
  • Park, Meekyong
    • "Inference in Projection Pursuit Regression"
    • Chair: Jiayang Sun

1995

  • Lo, Chi
    • "Bayesian Estimation of a Bounded Normal Mean"
    • Chair: Bruce Hill
  • Park, Dongryeon
    • "Sequential Design for nonparametric Regression with Binary Data"
    • Chair: Julian Faraway
  • Soon, Guoxing
    • "Large Sample Theory of Empiricial Distributions in a Window Censoring Model for Renewal Processes"
    • Chair: Michael Woodroofe
  • Tse, Sze Man
    • "Gausian Approximations in the Random Truncation Model"
    • Chair: Sandór Csörgö

1994

  • Lai, Shou-Ren
    • "Bayesian Nonparametric Survival Analysis for Finite Populations"
    • Chair: Bruce  Hill