Adrian Vancea, PhD
About Adrian Vancea, PhD
Adrian Vancea, PhD, is a Senior Statistical Data Scientist at The National Institutes of Health and an Adjunct faculty member at Georgetown University. He holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics and has extensive experience in statistical analysis, programming, and project management.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Adrian Vancea has been employed at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a Senior Statistical Data Scientist since 2019. In this role, he applies his expertise in statistical analysis and data science to support various research initiatives. Prior to this position, he worked at NIH as a Statistician - Data Scientist from 2013 to 2019, contributing to projects that required advanced statistical methodologies. His experience at NIH encompasses collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing the research capabilities of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Adrian Vancea holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where he studied from 2004 to 2009. He also earned a Master of Science in Statistics from the same institution between 2007 and 2009. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from Universitatea „Babeș-Bolyai” din Cluj-Napoca. Additionally, he completed postdoctoral studies in Biostatistics at Georgetown University from 2009 to 2010. Vancea possesses strong programming skills in R, Matlab, Python, SQL, and SAS.
Background
Adrian Vancea began his academic journey at Universitatea „Babeș-Bolyai” din Cluj-Napoca, where he completed his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from 1998 to 2002 and a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from 2002 to 2003. He then pursued further studies at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, culminating in a PhD in Applied Mathematics. Vancea has been involved in academia as an Adjunct Faculty at Georgetown University since 2010, where he shares his knowledge in statistical methodologies and data analysis.
Previous Employment Experience
Before his current role at the NIH, Adrian Vancea worked as a Biostatistician at The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. from 2010 to 2013. His career at NIH began in 2013, where he served as a Statistician - Data Scientist until 2019. This progression reflects his growing expertise in statistical analysis and data science, as well as his commitment to advancing research in health and medicine.
Skills and Professional Attributes
Adrian Vancea demonstrates strong project management skills and exceptional problem-solving abilities. He is known for his creative and solution-oriented approaches in professional settings. Vancea has a proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional team members, which enhances the productivity of the teams he works with. His strong background in consulting and collaboration with interdisciplinary groups further supports his effectiveness in his roles.