Jorge Mendes
Biography
Jorge M. Mendes is currently an Associate Professor of Statistics and Data Science at NOVA Medical School, NOVA University Lisbon. He is deeply invested in advancing quantitative methods across various domains, including biostatistics, environmental statistics, mathematical epidemiology, and data science for life sciences. His research interests also span survey methodology and quantitative approaches to social sciences.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Statistics and Information Management from NOVA University of Lisbon, an MSc in Probability and Statistics and a PhD in Statistics and Operations Research from the University of Lisbon. Over his career, he has contributed to national and international research projects, particularly as a member of NOVA’s Comprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC) and formerly of the Management Information Centre (MagIC) at NOVA Information Management School (NOVA IMS).
Before his current role, he led the School of Management and the Bachelor’s in Information Management at NOVA Cairo at The Knowledge Hub Universities (TKH) in Cairo, Egypt. He previously coordinated several academic programs, including the Master’s in Statistics and Information Management at NOVA IMS.
He is an active researcher and author, regularly publishing in scientific journals and serving as a peer reviewer. His dedication to education extends to mentoring MSc and PhD students while frequently acting as an external examiner for graduate programs at other institutions. Passionate about fostering future professionals and researchers, he thrives on connecting data science, statistics, and public health to address global challenges in health and life sciences.