Names: Dr A Bere
Position: Senior Lecturer
Qualification(s):
- PhD Statistics (UWC)
- MSc Statistics (UZ)
- BSc Hons Applied Maths (NUST, Zim)
Research areas of specialization: Survival Analysis Copulas
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
- Tel: 0159628268
- Email: Alphonce.bere@univen.ac.za
- Office No. F11
Description: My primary research interest in discrete survival analysis, with a particular emphasis on discrete survival models. I conduct extensive simulation studies to evaluate key aspects of these models, including flexible link functions, baseline hazard modeling methods, and variable selection techniques. My work also extends to advanced applications, such as geo-additive modeling. I employ both frequentist and Bayesian estimation approaches. Currently, my research focuses on comparing statistical and machine learning methods in standard discrete survival models, as well as in more complex settings like competing risks analysis.
