Michael Pokojovy

Dr. Michael Pokojovy is an Associate Professor of Data Science and School of Data Science Statistics Fellow at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA. He holds PhD and Dipl.-Math. degrees in Mathematical Sciences (with minor in Computer Science), both from the University of Konstanz, Germany. His research interests include Statistical & Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, Scientific Computing, etc. In addition to numerous theoretical and methodological developments, he has a track record of applied and collaborative research in statistical process control, quantitative finance, engineering, biomedical sciences, rational mechanics, etc. He has authored/co-authored 40+ publications in various professional outlets and secured 10+ grants from NSF, DoEd, DHHS, DFG, etc. Dr. Pokojovy has successfully taught a wide variety of courses in Data Science, Computational Science, Statistics and Mathematics to undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students. He also holds an ACUE Certificate in Effective College Instruction. He has mentored and advised numerous students at all levels as well as postdoctoral scholars who are now successfully pursuing various exciting careers in industry or academia. Dr. Pokojovy also serves on multiple editorial and advisory boards.