Completed Doctoral Students

Department of Statistics

 

  1. Richard Swartz, (Dennis Cox Thesis advisor), Ph.D (2002), Applications of Bayesian Sequential Decision Theory to Medical Decision Making. Currently works for The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Department of
    Behavioral Science, Section of Behavioral Statistics as a Post-Doctoral Fellow. rswartz@mdanderson.org
  2. Heidi Spratt, (Marek Kimmel Thesis advisor), Ph.D., (2002), A Comparison of Three Methods Used to Determine Functionally Important Protein Residues. Working with Bruce Luxon at: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston.heidi@nmr.utmb.edu
  3. Rachel Boekenhauer, (Dennis D. Cox Thesis advisor), Ph.D., (2001), Estimating Nonlinear functionals of a Random Field. Currently at: University of Houston at Clear Lake.
  4. Mary Calizzi, (Katherine Ensor), Ph.D, (2000), An Approach to Modeling a MultivariateSpatial-Temporal Processes. Currently works for Stratigic Energy. mcalizzi@sel.com
  5. John Patrick King, (Marek Kimmel, Thesis advisor), Ph.D. (2000), A Microsatellite-based Statistic for Inferring Patterns of Population Growth: Sampling Properties and Hypothesis Testing. Currently at: Reliant Energy. jking@reliant.com
  6. Larry Scott Baggett, (Katherine B. Ensor,thesis advisor), Ph.D., (2000), A Comprehensive Approach to Spatial Dependence Modeling . Currently at: Rice University.
  7. Chad Shaw, (Marek Kimmel, Thesis Advisor), Ph.D., (2001), Genealogical Methods for Multitype Branching Processes with Applications in Biology. Currently at Baylor College of Medicine,cashaw@bcm.tmc.edu
  8. Roxy Cramer, (Katherine B. Ensor, Thesis advisor), Ph.D., (2001), Parameter Estimation of Continuous Time Inhomogeneous Markov Procewsses with Denumberable State Space. Currently at: PROS Stratigic Solutions Inc., Forecasting Systems.
  9. David Andrews, (Dennis D. Cox), Ph.D., (1999), Spatial-Temporal Modeling of Vector-Valued Data Using Gradient Processes: An Application to Wind Fields. Currently at University of Dallas. Currently Assistant Professor at University of Dallas andrews@acad.udallas.edu
  10. Martin Lawera (James R. Thompson), Ph.D. (1999), Future Prices: Data Mining and Modeling Approaches. lawera@rice.edu
  11. Otto W. Schwalb III (James R. Thompson), Ph.D. (1999) Practical and Effective Methods of Stimulation BasedParameter Estimation for Multidimensional Data. Currently at Rice University, Statistics Department. schwalb@equifax.com
  12. Mark Gebert (Dennis D. Cox, Thesis Advisor), Ph.D. (1998), Non-Parametric Density Contour Estimation.
  13. John Salch (David W. Scott, Thesis Advisor), Ph.D. (1997), Practical Methods for Data Mining with Massive Data Sets. Currently at PROS Stratigic Solutions Inc., Forecasting Systems. jsalch@prosx.com
  14. Margaret Gelder Ehm (Marek Kimmel, Thesis Advisor), Ph.D. Currently at Glaxo.
  15. Marc Nathan Elliott (James R. Thompson, Thesis Advisor), Ph.D. (1995), An Automatic Algorithm for the Estimation of Mode Locatin and Numerosity in General Multidimensional Data. Currently at Rand Corporation. marc_elliott@rand.org
  16. Mark Overley (James R. Thompson, Thesis Advisor), Ph.D. (1995), A Stochastic Approach to Prepayment Modeling. Currently a Market Analyst for Zurich Securities.
  17. Ronnie Webster West (James R. Thompson, Thesis Advisor), Ph.D. (1995), Modeling the Potential Impact of HIV on the Spread of Tuberculosis in the United States. Currently Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina at Columbia.
  18. Keith Baggerly (Georgia Thompson and David W. Scott, Thesis Advisor), Ph.D. (1995), Visual Estimation of Structure in Tanked Data. Currently at UT MD. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Biostatistics. kabagg@stat.rice.edu
  19. Monnie McGee (Katherine B. Ensor, Thesis Advisor), Ph.D. (1995), Tests for Harmonic Components in the Spectra of Categorical Time Series. Currently Assistanat Professor at Hunter College. monnie@math.hunter.cuny.edu
  20. Stephan Sain (David W. Scott, Thesis Advisor), Ph.D. (1994), Adaptive Kernal Density Estimation. Currently at Southern Methodist University. ssain@mail.smu.edu
  21. David Stivers (Marek Kimmel, Thesis Advisor), Ph.D. (1994) Multi-type Branching Process Models of Cell Proliferation. Currently Assistant Professor at University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center.
  22. Floyd Martin Spears (Barry W. Brown, Thesis Advisor), Ph.D. (1993), Multi-Stage Designs in Dose-Response Studies. Currently at: Harding University, Box 10764 Search AR 72149 mspears@harding.edu
  23. Michael Minnotte (David W. Scott, Thesis Advisor), Ph.D. (1993), A Test of Mode Existence with Applications to Multimodality. Currently Associate Professor at Utah State University. minnotte@math.usu.edu
  24. Kerry W. Go (Marek Kimmel, Thesis Advisor), Ph.D. (1993), Nonparametric Estimation of Transitions in Cancer. Currently manager at Pasteur Merieux Connaught.
    kgo@us.pmc-vacc.com
  25. Ferdinand Wang (David W. Scott), Ph.D. (1990), A New Menthod for Robust Nonparametirc Regression. Department of the Treasury. Currently at Freddie Mac Co. ferdie_wang@freddiemac.com
  26. Roland P. Sanchez (James R. Thompson, Thesis Advisor), Ph.D. (1990), A Nonparametric Regression Algorithm for Time Series Forecasting Applied to Daily Maximum Urban Ozone Concentrations. Currently a Professor of Mathematics, University of Monterey.

Mathematical Sciences

  1. Rodney Jee (David W. Scott, Thesis Advisor), Ph.D. (1985), A Study of Projection Pursuit Methods. Currently at Risk Data Coproration, Irvine, CA. rodjee@delphi.com
  2. Anna E. Baron, (University of Texas School of Public Health,David W. Scott, co-director), Ph.D. (1984), Distributional Properties Affecting Classification in Multiple Group Discrimination Analysis. Currently associate professor, University of Colorado Medical School. barin@uchsc.edu
  3. Steven B. Boswell, Ph.D. (1983), Nonparametric Mode Estimation for Higher Dimensional Densities. Currently a scientist for Lincoln Laboratories.
  4. Richard Hathaway (codirected with J.E. Dennis), Ph.D. (1982), The EM Algorithm for the Maximum Likelihood Estimation of Gaussian Mistures. Currently faculty at University of Savannah.
  5. E. Neely Atkinson (James R. Thompson, Thesis Advisor), Ph.D. (1981). An Epidemiological Examination of the Effects of Asbestos on Lung Function. Currently faculty at University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
  6. Donna Nezames, (D.W. Scott, Thesis Advisor) Ph.D. (1980), Some Results for Estimating Bivariate Densities Using Kernel, Orthogonal Series, and Penalized-Likelihood Proceedures. Currently at Exxon Production Research.
  7. Melvyn Smith, PhD. (1980), An Epidemiological Model for the Control of Gonorrhea. Currently a Physician and CEO of a medical center.
  8. Lynette E. Factor (Lamstein), (David W. Scott, Thesis Advisor) M.A. (1979), A Comparison of Three Data-Based Nonparametric Probability Density Estimators. DWS
  9. David Scott (codirected J.R. Thompson and R.A. Tapia), Ph.D. (1976), Discrete Maximum Penalized Likelihood Density Estimation. Currently faculty at Rice University. scottdw@rice.edu
  10. James A. Hokanson (codirected J.R. Thompson and Barry W. Brown), Ph.D. (1975). Simulation Study of Myeloma Growth and Treatment. Currently at University of Texas Medical School at Galveston. james_hokanson@utmb.edu
  11. John Bennett (codirected J.R. Thompson and R.J.P. de Fiqueiredo), (1973), A Pattern Recognition Technique for Remote Sensing. Currently a Scientist for the U.S. Army.
  12. Gilbert de Montricher (codirected J.R. Thompson and R.A. Tapia), (1972), Nonparametric Bayesian Estimation of Probability Densities by Function Space Techniques. Currently a scientist with Bendix-Thompson of Paris, France.

Masters (MA)

  1. Leslea Davison (Marek Kimmel, Thesis Advisor), MA, 1997, ljdavis@cs.sandia.gov
  2. Elaine Hauschel (Katherine B. Ensor, Thesis Advisor), MA, 1996 hauschel@griffon.mwsc.edu
  3. Robert Moreno (Katherine B. Ensor, Thesis Advisor), MA, 1993, Spatial Estimation From Sparse Data.
  4. Christopher M. Brauner (Barry W. Brown, Thesis Advisor), MA, 1995, Progress Against Cancer-A New Measure. Currently employed at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
  5. Terri Frantom (Katherine B. Ensor, Thesis Advisor), MA, 1994, Auatocorrelated Data in Quality Control Charts.
  6. Lynn Dittrich (Katherine B. Ensor, Thesis Advisor), MA, 1992, A Time-Series Approach to Quality Control . Currently at American General.
  7. Thomas Kauffman, MA, 1988, currently employed by HISD.

Professional Masters

  1. Hubert Marcus, 2000.
  2. John Venier, 1995, Currently at U.T. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
  3. Phillip Chen (Min-Fook), Master of Statistics, Shell Oil.
  4. Ozgur Kaya Bayazitoglu, Master of Statistics, 1994.
  5. Loralee Logan, Master of Statistics, 1994, Currently president/consulting statistic at Mesa Research Consultants. loralee.logan@worldnet.att.net
  6. Valimer Lopez-Bassols, Master of Statistics, 1993, Currently working for a bank in France.

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