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14th High Dimensional Data Analysis Workshop (HDDA-XIV)

Learn more about the 14th High Dimensional Data Analysis Workshop, hosted at the Central Michigan University Biological Station on Beaver Island Aug. 19-22, 2025.

Hybrid – both in-person and online presentation options are available.

August 19-22, 2025

Central Michigan University Biological Station

Beaver Island, MI 49782

Staying with us at the CMU Biological Station?

The station provides housing in beachfront cabins based on availability.

  • Beachfront cabins (Faculty/staff housing) ($99 per day) – These units include 2-3 bedrooms with twin beds (two units have full or queen beds); kitchen with stove, small refrigerator, coffee pot and microwave; shared bath for the unit; and several include a fireplace or wood stove.

* Includes three meals per day. Snacks, coffee and tea will be provided during the workshop.

To book accommodations at the CMU Biological Station, please contact:

John Daniels
989-774-2894
danie1je@cmich.edu

    In recent times, data analysis has been undergoing a profound technological transformation. The proliferation of data sources and big data sets has been substantial. From social media networks to public health, bioinformatics to personalized medicine, environmental studies to nanoscience, and even financial analysis, diverse domains are continually facing new challenges. This growth surge has not only been confined to academic research; rather, it has permeated the practical spheres of businesses and government at all levels.

    As a response to this evolving landscape, there is an imperative to design new algorithms that can effectively scale with the dimensions of these enormous datasets. In parallel, the development of new theoretical tools is essential to comprehend the statistical properties inherent to these algorithms. Promising breakthroughs in this realm encompass techniques such as variable selection, penalized methods, and variational inference, marking the frontier of advancements in data analysis and interpretation.

    Since its inception in 2011 at the Fields Institute in Toronto, HDDA has gathered leading researchers in the area of high-dimensional statistics and data analysis. The objectives include:

    • To highlight and expand the breadth of existing methods in high-dimensional data analysis and their potential for the advance of both mathematical and statistical sciences.
    • To identify important directions for future research in the theory of regularization methods and variational inference, in algorithmic development, and in methodology for different application areas, facilitate collaboration between theoretical and subject-area researchers (econometrics, finance, social science, biostatistics…).
    • To provide opportunities for highly qualified personnel to meet and interact with leading researchers in the area.

    HDDA XIV promises to continue the fine tradition of our previous workshops. Leading researchers from across the globe will present their most recent findings. The conference promises to invite dialogue on HDDA advancements and challenges as well as create a forum for networking and stimulating conversation.

    The Workshop on High Dimensional Data Analysis (HDDA) was first introduced by Professor Ejaz Ahmed in Canada 2011. It became a recurring event. In 2022 and 2023, the workshop was held jointly with theJournées d’Économétrie de la Finance (JEF, Days of Econometrics for Finance). The full list of HDDA workshops is as follows:

    • HDDA, 2011, Fields Institute, Canada
    • HDDA-II, 2012, Centre de Recherches Mathématiques, Canada
    • HDDA-III, 2013, University of British Columbia, Canada
    • HDDA-IV, 2014, Banff International Research Station, Canada
    • HDDA-V, 2015, University of Victoria, Canada
    • HDDA-VI, 2016, Fields Institute, Canada
    • HDDA-VII, 2017, CIMAT, Mexico
    • HDDA-VIII, 2018, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco
    • HDDA-IX, 2019, Uppsala University, Sweden
    • HDDA-X, 2020, Universitats Padjadjaran, Sumedand, Indonesia
    • HDDA-XI, 2022, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco and Brock University, Canada (held jointly with JEF'2022)
    • HDDA-XII, 2023, ESSEC Business School, Africa campus in Rabat, Morocco(held jointly with JEF'2023)
    • HDDA-XIII, 2024, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific campus in Nepal Park, Singapore

    You are invited to organize emerging topics sessions. If you are interested, please contact the Chair of Scientific Committee, S. Ejaz Ahmed sahmed5@brocku.ca the session topic and a session abstract (up to 50 words), with names of potential speaker, a minimum requirement to hold the session is 3 speakers.

    Special Topic Invites Session:

    Session Title:Analysis of complex structured matrix data

    Organizer:Karim Oualkacha and Aurelie Labbe (HEC, Montreal)

    Speakers:

    Kaiqiong Zhao: Department of Mathematics and Statistics, York University

    Khaled Fouda: Department of Decision Sciences, HEC Montréal

    Mengying Lei: Department of Civil Engineering, McGill University

    Pratheepa Jeganatha: Department of mathematics and statistics, McMaster University

     

    Session Title:Novel Statistical and Machine Learning Methods for Integrating Multiple Data Sources

    Organizer:Siyu Heng, Department of Biostatistics, New York University, U.S.A.

    Speakers:

    Kan Chen:Department of Biostatistics, Harvard University, U.S.A.

    Yuyu Chen: Department of Biostatistics, New York University, U.S.A.

    Hai Shu: Department of Biostatistics, New York University, U.S.A.

    Iris Zhang: Department of Biostatistics, New York University, U.S.A.

    TIMEDAY

    NAME

    		UNIVERSITY
    8:15-8:45WedGuoqing DiaoGeorge Washington University
    8:45-9:15WedRauf AhmedUppsala University
    8:45-9:15WedAdewale LukmanUniversity of North Dakota
    9:15-9:45WedShakhawat HossainUniversity of Winnipeg
    9:45-10:15WedMai GhannamUniversity of Toronto
    9:45-10:15WedIris ZangNew York University
    BREAK   
    10:30-11WedReza BelaghiUppsala University
    10:30-11WedYaqing XuShanghai Jiao Tong University
    11-11:30WedKayode AyindeNW Missouri State University
    11:30-12WedTaehan BaeUniversity of Regina
    11:30-12WedRuby ChenNew York University
    LUNCH   
    1-1:30WedIvo DinovUniversity of Michigan
    1:30-2WedGokul BhusalMichigan State University
    2-2:30WedArmin HatefiMichigan State University
    2-2:30WedAbbas KhaliliMcGill University
    2:30-3WedCanyi ChenUniversity of Michigan
    BREAK   
    3:15-3:45WedKaiqiong ZhaoYork University
    3:15-3:45WedMengying LeiMcGill University
    3:45-4:15WedJeganatha PratheepaMcMaster University
    4:15-4:45WedKhaled FoudaHEC Montreal
    4:15-4:45WedJianhua HuShanghai University of Finance and Economics
    4:45-5:15WedTaoufik BouezmarniUniversity of Sherbrooke
    DINNER   
    8:15-8:45ThuDavid KepplingerGeorge Mason University
    8:45-9:15ThuAntonio CalcagniUniversity of Padova
    8:45-9:15ThuDeliang DaiLinnaeus University
    9:15-9:45ThuYingying ZhangWestern Michigan University
    9:45-10:15ThuAhmen El-GhiniMohammed V Univ in Rabat, Morocco
    9:45-10:15ThuDaniel Andres Diaz-PachonUniversity of Miami
    BREAK   
    10:30-11ThuSiyu HengNew York University
    10:30-11ThuMasaaki ImaizumiUniversity of Tokyo
    11-11:30ThuSeverien NkurunzizaUniversity of Windsor
    11:30-12ThuShuangge MaYale School of Public Health
    11:30-12ThuKrostoper ManssonJonkoping University
    LUNCH   
    1-1:30ThuHaye Mohamedou OuldCarleton University
    1:30-2ThuXuran MengUniversity of Michigan
    1:30-2ThuHai ShuNew York University
    2-2:30ThuYuying XieMichigan State University
    2:30-3ThuIdir OuassouUniv Cadi Ayyad
    2:30-3ThuKarim OulkachaUniversity of Quebec in Montreal
    BREAK   
    3:15-3:45ThuHao MeiRenmin University of China
    3:15-3:45ThuVasuda TrehanUniversity of Albany, SUNY
    3:45-4:15ThuZheshi ZhengUniversity of Michigan
    4:15-4:45ThuAzizur RahmanCharles Sturt University
    4:15-4:45ThuJabed TomalThompson Rivers University
    4:45-5:15ThuSumeet KaliaUniversity of Manitoba
    4:45-5:15ThuErfanul HoqueUniversity of Saskatchewan
    DINNER   

     

    Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

    • Morning -1:30 p.m. Arrive at the Beaver Island Boat Company dock in Charlevoix, MI
    • 2:30 p.m. Depart Charlevoix, MI (Beaver Island Board Ferry)
    • 4:30 p.m. Arrive at Beaver Island
    • 5:30 p.m. Dinner at the CMUBS dining hall

     

    Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025

    • 7-8:00 a.m. Continental breakfast in the dining hall
    • 8:00-8:15 a.m. Opening Remarks
    • 8:15-10:15 a.m. Session #1 Speakers 1-7
    • 10:15-10:30 a.m. Break
    • 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Session #2 Speakers 7-11
    • 12:00-1 p.m. Lunch
    • 1-3 p.m. Session #3 Speakers 12-16
    • 3-3:15 p.m. Break
    • 3:15-5:15 p.m. Session #4 Speakers 17-22
    • 5:30 p.m. Dinner
    • 7 p.m. Evening Leisure Activities

     

    Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025

    • 7-8 a.m. Continental breakfast in the dining hall
    • 8:45-10:15 a.m. Session #5 Speakers 23-28
    • 10:15-10:30 a.m. Break
    • 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Session #6 Speakers 29-33
    • 12:00-1 p.m. Lunch
    • 1-3 p.m. Session #7 Speakers 34-39
    • 3-3:15 p.m. Break
    • 3:15-5:15 p.m. Session #8 Speakers 40-46
    • 5:30 p.m. Dinner
    • 6:30 p.m. Closing Remarks
    • 7:00 p.m. Evening Leisure Activities

     

    Friday, Aug. 22, 2025

    • 7-8 a.m. Continental breakfast in the dining hall
    • 9:30-10 a.m. Load luggage and board shuttle vans to the ferry dock
    • 11:20 a.m. Depart Beaver Island for Charlevoix, MI (Beaver Island Boat Ferry Company)
    • 2:30 p.m. Arrive in Charlevoix, MI

    Find details about the dedicated team responsible for bringing this event to life, along with the contact information you need to reach out for any inquiries or support.

  • Dr. John Daniels, Professor of Statistics, Central Michigan University
  • Dr. Mohammed Amezziane, Professor of Statistics, Central Michigan University
  • Dr. Kevin Pangle, Director, CMU Biological Station

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    Scientific Committee

  • Dr. Syed Ejaz Ahmed, (Chair) Professor of Math and Statistics, Brock University
  • Feryaal Ahmed, Western, Canada
  • Yi LI, U of Michigan, USA
  • Pierre Alquier, ESSEC, Asia-Pacific, Singapore
  • Elfreda Nartey, Brock U, Canada
  • Andrei Volodin, U of Regina, Canada
  • Ersin Yilmaz, Aalto U, Finland
  • Armin Hatefi, Memorial U, Canada
  • Alessio Farcomeni, Universita delgi studi di Roma Tor Vergata, Italy

    • Special Issue of Statistics and Probability

    Getting to Beaver Island

    Arrivals to Cherry Capital Airport (Traverse City, MI) are available from both Chicago and Detroit. Once in Traverse City, we will provide transportation to Charlevoix, Michigan. Ferry services and air taxis are available to transport you to Beaver Island and the Central Michigan University Biological Station.

    It is important to note that the Beaver Island Ferry schedule does change with the seasons. Normally, the ferry departs Charlevoix daily at 2:30 pm, and Beaver Island at 11:20 am, but the website provides a more detailed schedule. Boarding begins approximately 20 minutes before departure, and you must purchase a ticket. The trip to Beaver Island (St. James) takes approximately 2.5 hours. Please plan your schedule accordingly.

    If a boat trip is not agreeable, there is a flight to the island that can be chartered.

    Fresh Air Aviation, Inc.
    06918 Old Norwood Road
    P.O. Box 328 Charlevoix, MI 49720
    888-359-7448
    Fresh Air Aviation

    Island Airways
    111 Airport Drive
    Charlevoix, MI 49720
    800-524-6895 or 231-547-2141
    Island Airways

    • Arrive at the airport about 45 minutes before your flight
    • The flight to Beaver Island takes approximately 20 minutes

    CMU Biological Station

    Once you have arrived at Beaver Island, you will be transported to the CMU Biological Research Station which is about a 15-minute ride.The Biological Station has a number of beachfront units for faculty and cabins located around the station. Check this page for more information.

    Dining

    The kitchen provides three meals a day, with a cold buffet breakfast and hot meals at lunch and dinner. Healthy snacks are available at all times. Vegetarian options are always provided.

    Any special dietary needs should be communicated at least 2 weeks prior to your arrival.

    Those who expect to be in the field over lunchtime can arrange for sack lunches and should order these at least 2 weeks ahead of your arrival.

    Coffee and tea, as well as a microwave, are always available to residents.