Paolo Andrich

Paolo Andrich

Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Oxford

Paolo joined the MLGH Network as a postdoctoral researcher in the Fall of 2024. Working under the direction of Prof. Seth Flaxman at the University of Oxford, he focuses on the development of probabilistic epidemiological models with the goal of equipping healthcare providers and decision-makers with tools to better prepare for future emergencies.

Prior to this appointment, Paolo worked for several years as a physics researcher investigating the quantum mechanical properties of nanomaterials, before shifting to a data science career. Most recently, he was part of a team at the World Food Programme supporting the humanitarian crisis preparedness efforts of UN agencies and international NGOs. He is particularly interested in the application of Bayesian statistical approaches and causal reasoning to inform social and public policy.

Interests
  • Bayesian statistical modelling
  • Bayesian optimization
  • Causal inference
  • Experimental design
  • Machine learning for social policies
Education
  • PhD, Quantum Science and Technology, 2017

    University of Chicago

  • M.Sc, Condensed Matter Physics, 2010

    University of Pavia