Lasanthi Watagoda

Associate Professor of Statistics
Department of Mathematical Sciences · Appalachian State University

I am a statistician and educator with interests spanning statistical learning, regression, variable selection, bootstrap methods, and applied statistics. My work brings together methodological research, statistical computing, and student-centered teaching.

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Lasanthi Watagoda

Current Appointment: Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Appalachian State University.

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About Me

I received my Ph.D. in Mathematics from the Department of Mathematics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in August 2017.

I am currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Appalachian State University, where my work centers on statistics, statistical learning, research, and teaching.

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