Samuel Orso 📈

Samuel Orso

(he/him)

Research Associate, University of Geneva

University of Geneva

Data Analytics Lab

Professional Summary

Postdoctoral researcher focusing on parametric and semi-parametric interval estimation in finite-sample and high-dimensional regimes, with applications to inertial sensors and biomedical data.

Education

PhD in Statistics

2013-09-01 - 2019-06-30

University of Geneva

MS in Statistics

2011-09-01 - 2013-06-30

University of Geneva

BS in Management

2008-09-01 - 2011-06-30

University of Geneva

Interests

Finite-sample and high-dimensional inference Parametric and semi-parametric interval estimation Sensor fusion and signal processing Biomedical applications
📚 My Research
I develop interval-estimation methods that remain reliable in finite samples and high-dimensional settings. Recent work covers wavelet-based sensor calibration, predictive genomics, and inference for index functionals. I enjoy interdisciplinary collaborations and open, reproducible research.
Featured Publications

Evidence of Antagonistic Predictive Effects of miRNAs in Breast Cancer Cohorts through Data-Driven Networks

Data-driven network analysis showing opposing predictive roles for miRNAs across breast cancer cohorts.

Cesare miglioli

Wavelet-Based Moment-Matching Techniques for Inertial Sensor Calibration

Wavelet-based moment matching to improve inertial sensor calibration through richer moment conditions.

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Samuel Orso
Recent Publications
(2024). An Accurate Percentile Method for Parametric Inference Based on Asymptotically Biased Estimators. arXiv.
(2023). Capturing Trends Using OpenAlex and Wikipedia Page Views as Science Indicators: The Case of Data Protection and Encryption Technologies. STI 2023.
(2022). Evidence of Antagonistic Predictive Effects of miRNAs in Breast Cancer Cohorts through Data-Driven Networks. Sci. Rep..
(2020). SWAG: A Wrapper Method for Sparse Learning. arXiv.
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(2020). Wavelet-Based Moment-Matching Techniques for Inertial Sensor Calibration. IEEE TIM.
Teaching

Data and Code Management: From Collection to Application

Master-level course on reproducible data workflows, documentation, and delivery in business analytics projects.

Introduction à la Statistique

Large-cohort introduction to statistical reasoning and inference for International Relations students.

Four First Weeks in Excel (Statistique et Méthodologie Pharmaceutique)

Intensive Excel bootcamp for pharmaceutical sciences students to prepare for statistics and methodology modules.

Business Intelligence and Analytics

Core undergraduate course on data-driven decision making, dashboards, and predictive modelling for management students.