Using social media and collective events to understand human dynamics

Alexander V. Mantzaris, Assistant Professor of Statistics, University of Central Florida (UCF)

July 21, 2017

Abstract

I will talk about my research from the past few years. One aspect is in utilizing Twitter data to understand the exchange of information between users with an emphasis on the spikes produced by viral exchange of content. Another area of research I am participating in is the analysis of the Eurovision song contest. I will present some of the interesting results that come from an improved methodological analysis that I've recently worked on. There are many opportunities arising at UCF (university of central Florida); postdoc positions, phd openings, and other projects including the smart city bus system for the city of Orlando. Orlando is also home of Disney World, Universal studios and other theme parks which heavily rely on analytics and engineering.