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Prof. Louis Asiedu

Prof. Louis Asiedu

Professor of Mathematical Statistics; Head, Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, University of Ghana

Professor of Mathematical Statistics; Head, Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, University of Ghana

Research programme
Data Science, Statistical Intelligence & Decision Systems
DRAKA.PC
Lead, Data Science, Institutional Analytics & Decision Intelligence

Biography

Prof. Louis Asiedu is a Professor of Mathematical Statistics and Head of the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Ghana. He brings more than a decade of experience in university teaching, academic research, statistical consultancy, postgraduate training, research supervision and academic leadership.

His research and professional expertise spans Mathematical Statistics, Machine Learning, Image Processing, Multivariate Methods, Stochastic Processes, and algorithmic decision-making under uncertainty. His work provides a strong mathematical and statistical foundation for the development of data-driven systems, predictive models, analytical frameworks and decision-support technologies.

Beyond academia, Prof. Asiedu has provided statistical and technical expertise to government institutions and international development programmes, including initiatives supported by USAID, UKAID/FCDO, GIZ and the European Union.

At DRAKA Labs, Prof. Asiedu provides senior academic leadership in statistical science, data science, quantitative modelling and intelligent decision systems, strengthening the Laboratory's capacity to develop analytically rigorous, evidence-driven and statistically defensible digital solutions.

Research interests

  • Mathematical Statistics
  • Machine Learning
  • Image Processing
  • Multivariate Methods
  • Stochastic Processes
  • Algorithmic Decision-Making Under Uncertainty

Research programme leadership

Data Science, Statistical Intelligence & Decision Systems

The programme investigates mathematical, statistical and computational methods for transforming complex data into reliable evidence, predictions and decision-support capabilities, providing a quantitative research foundation connecting statistics, data science, machine learning and institutional intelligence.

  • Mathematical Statistics
  • Statistical Computing
  • Machine Learning
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Statistical Modelling
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Stochastic Modelling
  • Decision Science
  • Image Processing
  • Institutional Analytics

Applied domains

  • Institutional Analytics
  • Risk Modelling
  • Forecasting
  • Financial Analytics
  • Decision Support
  • Policy and Development Evaluation

Professional expertise

  • Mathematical Statistics
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Science
  • Statistical Consultancy
  • MATLAB
  • R
  • Python
  • SQL

External engagement

  • USAID
  • UKAID / FCDO
  • GIZ
  • European Union
  • Feed the Future Ghana Trade and Investment Activity (Consultant and Associate)
  • Ghana Baseline Evaluation with Spark MicroGrants and Advocates for Community Alternatives (Project Lead)

DRAKA Labs responsibilities

  • 01Senior academic and research leadership
  • 02Statistical research direction
  • 03Data science research strategy
  • 04Quantitative methodology
  • 05Statistical modelling
  • 06Research methodology and experimental design
  • 07Machine-learning methodology
  • 08Predictive analytics
  • 09Decision science
  • 10Institutional analytics
  • 11Research quality and methodological rigour
  • 12Interdisciplinary research
  • 13Postgraduate research development
  • 14Research mentorship
  • 15Research publication
  • 16Statistical consultancy
  • 17Evidence-based decision systems

Programme / project responsibility

DRAKA.PC · Lead, Data Science, Institutional Analytics & Decision Intelligence

Provides research and methodological leadership for the analytical and quantitative dimensions of DRAKA.PC, ensuring that model predictions are statistically validated before they inform institutional decisions.

Previous appointments

  • Head of DepartmentDepartment of Statistics and Actuarial Science, University of Ghana
  • Chair, Admissions Technical CommitteeUniversity of Ghana

Professional memberships

  • Head, Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, University of Ghana
  • Chair, University of Ghana Admissions Technical Committee

Selected publications

All publications

Links & contact

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