Dr. Jiahua Chen

Jiahua Chen, Ph.D, Professor, Canada Research Chair Tier I

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada

For his outstanding contributions to the theory of statistics, particularly in finite mixture model, variable selection, design of experiment, sampling theory, empirical likelihood, and statistical genetics; for his service to the statistical profession through editorial work and leadership in statistical societies; for his role as mentor and adviser to many students and colleagues.