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Supported by the London Mathematical Society (LMS) Scheme 3 grant, our network aims to create a permanent, collaborative space for regular interaction, discussion, and long-term joint research within the UK’s Functional Data Analysis community.
The group brings together mathematical, theoretical, and applied statisticians from across the country to form a stronger, more connected, and collaborative research network.
Network Events
📌 1st UK Functional Data Analysis Network Meeting
Our inaugural meeting will be hosted at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). It features a dynamic format combining traditional research talks with intensive, interactive working groups designed to tackle open challenges and spark new collaborative projects.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday 17th of September 2026
- Time: 10:30 AM – 17:30 PM
- Location: QMUL - Mile End Campus, London – Room: MB-503
- Format: In person
📍 Location & Venue
Schedule
| Time | Event / Session |
|---|---|
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Arrival & Welcome |
| 11:00 - 11:45 | Invited Talk 1 Dr. Eftychia Solea (QMUL) - “Robust Inverse Regression for Multivariate Elliptical Functional Data” |
| 11:45 - 12:30 | Invited Talk 2 Dr. Davide Pigoli (KCL) - “Inference for function-valued animal models in quantitative genetics” |
| 12:30 - 14:00 | Lunch Break Complimentary lunch provided on-site. |
| 14:00 - 14:45 | Invited Talk 3 Prof. Xiaojun Zeng (Uni. of Manchester) - “A Machine Learning Theory and Approach to FDA” |
| 14:45 - 15:30 | Invited Talk 4 Prof. Ian Jermyn (Uni. of Durham) - “Shape-Time Manifolds and Cobordisms” |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Coffee Break & Refreshments |
| 16:00 - 17:30 | Discussion & Breakout Groups Interactive mini-groups focusing on open challenges and motivational problems led by the speakers. |
| 17:30 | Closing Remarks End of the meeting. |
Registration is now closed
Joint Research Group Committee
- Dr. Nicolas Hernandez – Queen Mary University of London
- Prof. Karthik Bharath – University of Nottingham
- Dr. Haiyan Liu – University of Leeds