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Claudio Fronterre

Dr., Dr.

Accepting PhD Students

PhD projects

I welcome applications from motivated students interested in statistical modelling for global public health, particularly in: Spatialand spatio-temporal statistics, including model-based geostatistics and hierarchical modelling; Epidemiology of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs),including methods for disease mapping, surveillance, and impact evaluation of control programmes; Statistical and computational methods for infectious disease modelling, such as integration of heterogeneous data sources, small-area estimation, and uncertainty quantification; Decision-support tools and data-driven approaches for health policy in low-resource settings. I am particularly keen to supervise projects that combine advanced statistical modelling with real-world applications in global health and epidemiology.

20182026

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Biography

I am a statistical scientist specialising in spatial and spatio-temporal modelling for global health, with a particular focus on neglected tropical diseases and other health challenges in low-resource settings. My research develops geostatistical methods to improve disease surveillance, map burden, and support programmatic decision-making. I have led several internationally funded projects as Principal Investigator and collaborate with global partners to ensure that statistical innovation informs real-world health policy.

I have created and delivered MSc-level modules in statistical modelling and epidemiology, and I have developed and taught international training courses in model-based geostatistics for diverse audiences, including health professionals and academic researchers. I take a research-led and inclusive approach to teaching, integrating practical applications and reproducible tools to support students from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds.

I supervise MSc, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers across interdisciplinary areas in spatial statistics and disease mapping. I tailor my mentoring style to foster independence and critical thinking, and I am committed to inclusive and supportive supervision. My work reflects a broader commitment to capacity building, equity in global health, and the role of statistical science in advancing evidence-based policy.

Research interests

  • Spatial and spatio-temporal statistics for global health.
  • Mapping and modelling neglected tropical diseases.
  • Survey design and surveyllance systems.
  • Open-source statistical software and capacity building.

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Science, Statistical Science, Università di Padova

2014 → 2018

Master of Science, Finance, University of Trento

2012 → 2014

Bachelor of Economics, University of Trento

2009 → 2012

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    SDG 2 Zero Hunger
  2. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  3. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land
  4. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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