About me

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My name is Xijia Liu (刘西嘉) or Sia.

TL: I am originally from China. This is the landmark of my hometown, Beijing-the temple of heaven. This is the place where I played as a child. My parents still live near the Heaven temple park. BL: In Sweden, people usually pronounce my name as ‘Sia’. I love this somewhat sweet nickname because it’s also the name of a popular ice cream brand in the Nordics. TM: This is the landmark of Uppsala, Uppsala Cathedral, which is said to be the largest Eastern Orthodox church in the Nordic countries. I spent five wonderful years in Uppsala. The campus culture and the colorful autumn left a deep impression on me. BM: This is the emblem of Uppsala University. I completed my Ph.D. study in statistics at Uppsala University. TR: Currently, I live in Umeå with my wife and two naughty boys. This is a vibrant city; the Northern Lights are a common sight; it’s a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts. BR: I work as a senior lecturer at the Department of Statistics of Umeå University.

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Academic Interests:

• Multivariate data analysis
• Machine Learning
• Function data analysis
• Statistical modelling in general

Hobbies:

• Weiqi: its English name is Go. An ancient board game from China. With only two rules, you can build your universe with black and white stones. I really enjoy playing Go, but my level isn’t very high, just an amateur 2-dan.
• Badminton: In recent years, I have started playing badminton. After several training sessions with my son, I fell in love with this sport. Its charm lies in the fact that on the court, you need both abundant physical energy and a clear mind.