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Dr Eben Afrifa-Yamoah

Overview of role

Eben is a Lecturer in Data Science in the School of Science. He co-leads the Mathematical Applications and Data Analytics (MADA) research group, and the unit set coordinator for Data Science.

Current Teaching

  • MAT2440 Time Series Forecasting
  • MAT3110 Applied Multivariate Statistics
  • RES5115 Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches
  • MAT6100 Time Series Forecasting

Background

Dr. Ebenezer Afrifa-Yamoah is a statistical data scientist who provides broad consultation on multidisciplinary research projects. He develops innovative statistical methods for analysing complex, high-dimensional data sets, particularly in medical and environmental sciences. His research integrates advanced techniques in high-dimensional data analysis, machine learning, causal inference, spatiotemporal modeling, and psychometrics to address multidisciplinary challenges.

Professional Memberships

  • Statistical Society of Australia, Member
  • Computational and Methodological Statistics, Member
  • Statistical Modelling Society, Member

Awards and Recognition

  • 2024 - Nominee, VC Awards for Research Excellence (Early Career Researcher) Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia.
  • 2017 – Western Australia Department of Fisheries Research Agreement Scholarship, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia.
  • 2014 – Quota Scheme Scholarship, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.

Research Areas and Interests

  • Statistics
  • Spatiotemporal modelling
  • Time Series forecasting
  • Statistical modelling – both frequentist & Bayesian paradigms
  • Machine learning
  • Multidisciplinary
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