Prof. Kyriaki Sotirakoglou | Biostatistics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Kyriaki Sotirakoglou | Biostatistics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Kyriaki Sotirakoglou | Biostatistics | Agricultural University of Athens | Greece

Prof. Kyriaki Sotirakoglou is an accomplished Professor of Statistics–Biostatistics at the Agricultural University of Athens, recognized for her pioneering work in biostatistics, experimental design, and multivariate statistical analysis applied to agricultural, biological, and medical sciences. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, pursued advanced studies at the University of Copenhagen and the National and Kapodestrian University of Athens, and earned her Ph.D. in Statistics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where her dissertation focused on Bonferroni inequalities and sequences with zero autocorrelation function. Over an extensive academic career, Prof. Sotirakoglou has served in multiple leadership roles at the Agricultural University of Athens, including as Professor in the Laboratory of Mathematics & Statistics and in the Laboratory of Plant Breeding and Biometry, contributing to the advancement of quantitative methodologies in crop science and environmental data modeling. Her research interests encompass biostatistics, experimental design methodology, and multivariate analysis, with applications in the evaluation of biological systems, soil properties, and food quality assessments. Through her studies, she has explored subjects such as metabolomic modulation in eggs, the biochemical characterization of dairy products, and soil conductivity modeling in Mediterranean conditions, all emphasizing statistical precision and sustainable agricultural practices.

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Selected Publications 

  1. Sotirakoglou, K., & Tsiplakou, E. (2023). Modulation of egg elemental metabolomics by dietary supplementation with flavonoids and orange pulp (Citrus sinensis). Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology. (Citations: 12)

  2. Sotirakoglou, K., & Papadopoulos, I. (2022). Integrating biostimulants alongside advanced nitrogen fertilization practices to improve yield, quality, and sustainability of malting barley in Mediterranean conditions. Agronomy Journal. (Citations: 18)

  3. Sotirakoglou, K., & Zervas, G. (2022). Effects of rumen-protected methionine, choline, and betaine supplementation on ewes’ pregnancy and reproductive outcomes. Animal Feed Science and Technology. (Citations: 15)

  4. Sotirakoglou, K., & Kalavrouziotis, I. (2021). The effect of soil texture on the conversion factor of soil/water extract electrical conductivity to soil saturated paste extract electrical conductivity. Geoderma. (Citations: 22)

  5. Sotirakoglou, K., & Moatsou, G. (2021). Assessment of the microbiological quality and biochemical parameters of traditional hard Xinotyri cheese made from raw or pasteurized goat milk. Food Research International. (Citations: 10)

Dr. George Tzougas | Statistics Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. George Tzougas | Statistics Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. George Tzougas, Heriot Watt University, United Kingdom

George Tzougas is an accomplished academic in the field of statistics and actuarial science, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Heriot-Watt University since 2021. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree and a Master of Science Degree in Statistics and Actuarial Science, both from the Athens University of Economics and Business, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the same institution. Tzougas’s career includes notable positions such as Assistant Professor and Fellow in Statistics at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where he received multiple Excellence in Education Awards, recognizing his exceptional teaching and communication skills.

 

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Summary of Suitability for the “Best Researcher Award” – George Tzougas

Dr. George Tzougas holds a Ph.D. in Statistics and Actuarial Science from the Athens University of Economics and Business. His extensive academic qualifications, including an M.Sc. in Statistics and Actuarial Science and a B.Sc. in Mathematics, provide a strong foundation for his advanced research in actuarial mathematics, computational statistics, and data science.

🎓 Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics and Actuarial Science (2014)
    Department of Statistics, Athens University of Economics and Business.
  • Master of Science in Statistics and Actuarial Science (2008)
    Department of Statistics, Athens University of Economics and Business.
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (2006)
    Department of Mathematics, Athens University.

💼 Work Experience

  • Associate Professor
    Heriot-Watt University (2021 – Present)
  • Assistant Professor
    London School of Economics and Political Science (2018 – 2021)
  • Fellow in Statistics
    London School of Economics and Political Science (2016 – 2018)
  • Lecturer in Statistics
    School of Mathematical Sciences, University College Cork (2015 – 2016)
  • Post-doctoral Research Fellow
    Department of Statistics, Athens University of Economics and Business (2014 – 2015)

🏆 Awards and Honors

  1. Highly Commended Award
    IFoA Best Paper Prizes 2021
    For the paper “Insurance ratemaking using the Exponential-Lognormal regression model” (co-authored with students) 🌟
  2. Excellence in Education Award
    London School of Economics and Political Science (2019-2020) 🎓
  3. Excellence in Education Award
    London School of Economics and Political Science (2018-2019) 🎓
  4. LSESU Teaching Excellence Award
    For Excellent Feedback and Communication (2018-2019) 🗣️
  5. Excellence in Education Award
    London School of Economics and Political Science (2017-2018) 🎓
  6. Best Class Teacher Award
    London School of Economics and Political Science (2016-2017) 🥇

💡 Research Grants

  1. Primary Investigator
    Research Project: “Carbon Dioxide Price Forecasting and Investigation of Spillover Effects Between Different Carbon Markets” (2022-2024) 🌍
  2. Co-Investigator
    Research on Risk in Decarbonisation Finance (2021-Present) 📊

Publication Top Notes:

Optimal bonus-malus systems using finite mixture models

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EM estimation for the Poisson-inverse gamma regression model with varying dispersion: an application to insurance ratemaking

CITED:21

An EM algorithm for fitting a new class of mixed exponential regression models with varying dispersion

CITED:21

Mixture composite regression models with multi-type feature selection

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Bonus-malus systems with two-component mixture models arising from different parametric families

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