Dela Akpalu
A data science enthusiast who enjoys working on challenging projects and develops mathematical models to solve problem
- Role
- Graduate Teaching Assistant at Wake Forest Biomedical Graduate Programs
- Location
- Winston-Salem, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dela Akpalu
I am an exceptionally driven and forward-thinking professional with a distinguished record of over three (3) years in the fields of quantitative research and teaching. My research expertise lies in cutting-edge areas, including Complex Networks with applications in health, Deep Learning, Multivariate Data Analysis, and High Dimensional Data Analysis. I possess a remarkable strength in excelling within dynamic and competitive environments that not only foster personal growth but also propel professional development to new heights. Leveraged neural networks and auto-regressive techniques to create a hybrid model for nowcasting. Utilize GraphX to identify influential nodes and perform community detection in a social network. Created a compartmental base model to track flu spread in a small population of students. Employed experimental design techniques to optimize farmland selection, improve crop yield, and reduce cost. Expertise: Data analysis, Machine learning, Statistical modeling, Data engineering, Data storytelling, Python/R programming for data manipulation, Data visualization, Big data analytics, Predictive analytics, Data mining.
Experience
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Wake Forest Biomedical Graduate Programs
Aug 2023 — Present · Winston-Salem, NC, US
Education
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences
Master's degree
2022 — 2023
Wake Forest University Graduate School
Master of Science - MS
2023 — 2025
Kwame Nkrumah' University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
Bachelor's degree
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