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Wiranthe Herath, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Statistics
Dr. Herath is an Assistant Professor of Statistics at Drake University's Zimpleman College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics with a specialization in Statistics from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (SIUC). Before joining Drake, he served as a graduate teaching and research assistant at SIUC, where he gained valuable experience in both statistical instruction and academic research.
Dr. Herath's research involves the development of advanced statistical methodologies with applications in time series analysis, econometrics, and multivariate statistics. His work has been published by leading journals, including the Journal of Business & Economic Statistics (JBES), Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics (JCGS), and the Journal of Multivariate Analysis (JMVA).
In the classroom, Dr. Herath is committed to excellence in teaching and mentorship. He teaches courses in statistical methods, regression analysis, and statistical programming, and actively supports students' academic and professional development. He strives to create a supportive and engaging learning environment that fosters academic growth and intellectual development.
Contact Information
Email: wiranthe.herath@drake.edu
Phone: 515-271-3730
Address: 2847 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
Office: Aliber Hall 318
Education
- Ph.D., Mathematics with a specialization in Statistics, Southern Illinois University
- M.S., Mathematics with a specialization in Statistics, Southern Illinois University
- B.S., Statistics and Operations Research, University of Peradeniya
Areas of Expertise
- Time series and econometric models
- Regression models
- Dimension reduction
- Multivariate and data tensor analysis
- Envelope methods
- Statistical learning
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