My research is focussed on Bayesian stochastic modelling, inference and assessment across the interface of statistics, epidemiology, actuarial mathematics and life sciences. I have an interdisciplinary research record, with involvement in cross-sectional projects concerning statistical modelling in areas including critical illness insurance, epidemics, health and morbidity. My work also involves collaborations with researchers in life and biomedical sciences. I have supervised a number of PhD students and PDRAs to completion and I currently supervise PhD candidates in topics including Bayesian model assessment in epidemiology, morbidity and mortality. Further research study opportunities are described on my personal webpage.

I am Professor of Statistics at Heriot-Watt University. Previous roles include associate professor and lecturer at HWU (2004-2019) and post-doctoral positions at BioSS and HWU (2001-2004). I am a member of the Board of Examiners for the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries in the UK, and external examiner for a number of institutes in the UK and overseas. Professional memberships: Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society; member of the International Society for Bayesian Analysis; member of the Greek Statistical Institute. Education: PhD in Statistics (Edinburgh U); MSc (with Distinction) in Statistics and OR (Essex U); Ptychion (BSc) in Statistics and Actuarial Science (Piraeus U, Greece).