Janet van Niekerk
Biography
Janet van Niekerk is a Research Scientist in the Bayesian Computational Statistics and Modeling group. She works on Bayesian methods including prior construction and computational framework development for various applications, with a focus on Biostatistics.
Research Interests
Efficient Bayesian methods for practical implementation, statistics for medical applications, complex survival analysis, INLA.
Awards and Distinctions
- World Bank Fund Awardee, International Statistical Institute, 2013
- Best Oral Presentation, Statistical Association of South Africa International Conference, 2015
- Youngest PhD Graduate, University of Pretoria, 2017
- Top of the Class MSc Student, University of Pretoria, 2014
Education
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Mathematical Statistics, University of Pretoria, South Africa, 2014
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Mathematical Statistics, University of Pretoria, South Africa, 2017
Quote
It is only impossible until it is achieved
Further Information
Professional Memberships
- Associate Editor for Bayesian Analysis
- Committee on Women in Statistics, International Statistical Institute (Webmaster)
- Actuarial Society of South Africa
- Statistical Association of South Africa
- International Statistical Institute
- International Society for Bayesian Analysis
