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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Participated in modelling stock return forecast using machine learning and Bayesian techniques.

Melbourne Institute, The University Of Melbourne

• Participated in data cleaning and management tasks for 2 major longitudinal surveys in Australia, consisting of 10,000+ observations and 500+ variables across 10+ data waves.• Linked survey data with external data sources, including administrative data.• Improved many existing data process protocols and developed protocols for 2 new domains of variable.• Led the preparation of user manuals and metadata documentations in the last 2 waves of data collection.• Extracted and distributed data per requests of many internal and external data users.• Incorporated existing and developed new codes of different platforms, includingR, SQL and SAS.

Melbourne School Of Population And Global Health, The University Of Melbourne

• Designed and implemented the data management protocol and statistical analysis plan for a major survey of health care system, consisting of 9,000+ observations and 300+ variables.• Prepared the user manual and metadata documentations for the research team and survey’s sponsor.• Collaborated with other faculty and staff in 4 publications and reports.• Co-supervised 1 honoured student and 1 graduate student.

The Pennsylvania State University

• Employed the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health) data to examine the co-evolution of social networks and weight-related behaviors among adolescents and identify factors that influence these network processes. • Examined effects of cognitive characteristics influence network processes and peer effects among adolescents. • Investigated how mental health outcomes of children residing in residential care settings were influenced by individual and organizational factors.• Assisted supervisor in grant proposals preparation and research and publication activities.

Doctor Of Philosophy

Bachelor Of Arts