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Biography
I am Established Professor of Statistical Sciencein the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences in the University of Galway, and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Canterbury,New Zealand. Previously, I worked for 16 year at thea target=_blank rel=nofollow href=https:www.canterbury.ac.nzstudyacademic-studyengineeringschools-and-departments-engineering-forestry-product-designschool-of-mathematics-and-statistics University of Canterbury, NZ ,I am a member of the a target=_blank rel=nofollow href=https:sonrai.shinyapps.ioSonrai_Research_ClusterSonraí Health Data Science Research Cluster at the University of Galway.We develop and apply statistical and computational methods to clinical and genomics data. My primary research areas are in extreme value modelling, biostatistics, data science and various forms of statistical modelling with application to medical, environmental, industrialand scientific problems. I have also undertaken multiple senior administration roles; including Head of Discipline, lead developer of various degree programmes, programme Director and have led many statistical scienceprogramme redevelopments. I have developed and taught a multitude of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Statistics, Data Science, and Financial Mathematics, for students from a wide range of backgrounds.
Research Interests
My primary research areas are in extreme value modelling, biostatistics, data science and various forms of statistical modelling with application to medical, environmental, industrial and scientific problems.
Teaching Interests
Developed and taught courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Statistics, Data Science and Financial Mathematics, for students from a wide range of backgrounds.
Education/Academic qualification
PHD, BSc
External positions
Established Professor of Statistical Science2020-, University of Galway
Accepting PhD Students
- Accepting PhD Students
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 15 Life on Land
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Medical encounters at community-based physical activity events (parkrun) in the UK
Newell, J., Simpkin, A. J. & Scarrott, C., 1 Jan 2021, In: British Journal Of Sports Medicine. 55, 24, p. 1420-1426 7 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Package evmix 2.12: Extreme Value Mixture Modelling,Threshold Estimation and Boundary Corrected Kernel Density Estimation
Scarrott, C., 1 Jan 2019Research output: Non-textual form › Database › peer-review
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Evmix: An R package for extreme value mixture modeling, threshold estimation and boundary corrected kernel density estimation
Hu, Y. & Scarrott, C., 2018, In: Journal of Statistical Software. 84Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Open Access36 Citations (Scopus) -
Package evmix 2.10: Extreme Value Mixture Modelling, Threshold Estimation and Boundary Corrected Kernel Density Estimation
Scarrott, C., 1 Jan 2018Research output: Non-textual form › Database › peer-review
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Package evmix 2.11: Extreme Value Mixture Modelling, Threshold Estimation and Boundary Corrected Kernel Density Estimation
Scarrott, C., 1 Jan 2018Research output: Non-textual form › Database › peer-review
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Young ISA Workshop 2023
Scarrott, C. (Plenary Lecture)
17 Nov 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Academic Promotions Committee(Internal) (External organisation)
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1 Jul 2021 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Ethics Committee(Internal) (External organisation)
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1 Jan 2021 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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School of Maths Learning, Teaching and Assessment(Internal) (External organisation)
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Prizes
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Nominated for CBPPL Dean's Award for Inclusive Teaching
Scarrott, C. (Recipient), May 2022
Prize: Honorary award
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Nominated for UC Student Association Lecturer of the Year
Scarrott, C. (Recipient), Sep 2008
Prize: Honorary award
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