Keynote Speakers

Dr Michael Dunne-Willows

Dr Michael Dunne-Willows received his Ph.D. in Clinical Statistics from Newcastle University where he developed novel techniques for monitoring Parkinson’s Disease through wearable sensors. Michael has presented his research internationally from Tel Aviv to Honolulu.

After leaving academia Michael joined the Civil Service and held statistical roles firstly with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and later with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) where he played a pivotal role in using statistical analysis to shape evidence-based policies. Michael is currently Principal Statistical Methodologist at the Office for National Statistics (ONS) leading innovative efforts in statistical methodologies for national surveys.

An ambassador for the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) since 2016 he regularly collaborates with journalists, participating in television interviews and providing statistical commentary to translate complex statistical concepts into accessible narratives. He is also currently in collaboration with a large educational academy providing Mathematics and Physics tuition to talented students from areas of high deprivation.

His hobbies include astrophotography, origami, and coastal walks.

Dr Victoria Volodina

Dr Victoria Volodina obtained her PhD in Statistics from University of Exeter where she worked on methods in uncertainty quantification for analysis of complex computer models of physical systems.

After completing her PhD, Victoria joined the Alan Turing Institute to work on “Managing Uncertainty in Government Modelling” (MUGM) project, where she was interested in developing approaches to study and account for uncertainty in models used to inform decision making in public policy. Prior to her appointment in Exeter, Victoria also worked as a research fellow in computational statistics in CHIMERA (UCL), mathematics and healthcare hub, analysing changes in clinical variables monitored in critically ill patients.

In her free time, Victoria enjoys yoga, art and scrolling through her Instagram and searching for cute cat videos and memes.

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