Matias Salibian Barrera, University of British Columbia

Research

High-dimensional models Non-parametrics Robust Statistics

Latest funding

Robust estimation methods for complex data models
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$66,000
Pacific Rim Ocean Data Mobilization and Technology (PRODIGY)
NSERC · 2021 · Co-investigator
$1,050,000
Robust methods for complex data
NSERC · 2016 · Principal investigator
$231,000

All 8 grants and awards

Robust estimation methods for complex data models

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Salibian Barrera, Matias

Keywords: robust statistics; non-parametrics; high-dimensional models

$66,000

Pacific Rim Ocean Data Mobilization and Technology (PRODIGY)

Co-investigatorNSERC2021Collaborative Research and Training Experience

Principal investigators: Tortell, Philippe PD

Keywords: data assimilation; data science; forecasting; geophysics; marine hazards; numerical methods; ocean observing; oceanography; statistics; visualization

$1,050,000

Robust methods for complex data

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Salibian Barrera, Matias

$231,000

Modeling and validating correlation structures via Independent Component Analysis

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: SalibianBarrera, Matias

$17,500

Robust methods for functional data analysis

Principal investigatorNSERC2011Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: SalibianBarrera, Matias

$80,000

Forest products stochastic modeling group

Co-investigatorNSERC2009Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Zidek, James

$490,000

Feasible robust inference methods

Principal investigatorNSERC2006Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: SalibianBarrera, Matias

$95,000

Feasible robust inference methods

Principal investigatorNSERC2002Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: SalibianBarrera, Matias

$62,000

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: High-dimensional models Dear Professor Salibian Barrera, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on high-dimensional models connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Robust estimation methods for complex data models" (2023), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]