Michael Arthur Ofori, PhD, PMP

Statistician || Researcher || Data Analyst || PAU Scholar || Public Health || Biostatistician || Graduate Research Assistant

United States

About

Michael Arthur Ofori is a doctoral candidate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Memphis. He serves as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Center for Public Health Informatics Data Equity Analytics Systems (PH-IDEAS). He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics (Statistics) from the Pan African University Institute for Basic Science, Technology and Innovation in Kenya, and an MPhil in Statistics from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Michael's research expertise spans maternal and child health outcomes, population health analytics, and advanced statistical methodologies including generalized linear models, machine learning, Bayesian inference, and Gaussian processes. His first doctoral work focused on novel data fusion and recovery methods for multivariate vital signs modeling, with applications in traumatic physiological data analysis. As a researcher, Michael has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations addressing critical public health issues. These include female genital mutilation in Ethiopia, HIV progression modeling, visual communication of public health data, and health equity challenges. Beyond research, Michael is committed to education and capacity building. He currently serves as a course instructor for biostatistics in the PH-IDEAS Experiential Learning Program. He also taught Mathematics for four years in Ghana's secondary education system. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Statistical Association, American Public Health Association, and Ghana Statistical Association. Michael possesses strong technical proficiency in statistical programming and data analysis, with expertise in R, SAS, Stata, Minitab, and SPSS. He is committed to leveraging his analytical skills to contribute meaningfully to any organization or research team he joins. Michael seeks opportunities that align with his advanced training in statistics and biostatistics, where he can apply his methodological expertise, collaborative spirit, and passion for addressing complex public health challenges through rigorous data-driven approaches. Michael's work is driven by a passion for leveraging advanced statistical methods and data analytics to address health disparities and improve population health outcomes.

Experience

  • Graduate Research Assistant at University of Memphis School of Public Health
    Aug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Research Assistant at MiRuth Research Consult
    Apr 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

  • Researcher PHD Student at Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation (PAUSTI)
    Apr 2022 - Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Mathematics Teacher at OSTECH
    Nov 2018 - Apr 2022 · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at University of Cape Coast
    Sep 2016 - Aug 2017 · 1 yr

    Organising tutorial set for students Marking scripts One on one tuition