Department of Computer Science and Statistics

Associate Professor Liliana Gonzalez

Personal Information
Liliana Gonzalez
Office: Tyler 132
Dept. of Computer Science and Statistics
Tyler Hall
9 Greenhouse Road, Suite 2
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI, 02881
Telephone: (401) 874-4497
Fax: (401) 874-4617
Email: liliana@cs.uri.edu

Professional Information
Education Research Areas
Teaching Appointments Selected Publications

Course Information
sta308 - Introductory Statistics
| S200 |
sta412 - Statistical Methods in Research II
| S1 |
sta501 - Analysis of Variance and Variance Components
| S1 |
sta592 - Special Topics in Statistics
| S1 |

Education

1991 Ph.D. University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming 		Statistics
1981 M.S. University of Houston
Houston, Texas 		Mathematics
1978 B.S. Quindio University
Quindio, Colombia 		Mathematics

Research

My research interests are mainly in the areas of environmental modelling and monitoring, spatial statistics, computer intensive methods, time series analysis and biostatistics.

Teaching Appointments

2005 - Present Associate Professor University of Rhode Island
Department of Computer Science and Statistics 		Kingston, Rhode Island
2001 - 2004 Assistant Professor University of Rhode Island
Department of Computer Science and Statistics 		Kingston, Rhode Island
1997 - 2000 Senior Lecturer University of Otago
Department of Finance and Quantitative Analysis 		Dunedin, New Zealand
1997 Visiting Researcher University of Wyoming
Department of Statistics 		Laramie, Wyoming
1990 - 1996 Lecturer University of Otago
Department of Finance and Quantitative Analysis 		Dunedin, New Zealand
1984 - 1985 Lecturer and Director of Mathe Universidad Piloto de Colombia
Department of Computer Science and Mathematics 		Bogota, Colombia
1983 - 1984 Part Time Lecturer Universidad de los Andes
Department of Computer Science 		Bogota, Colombia

Selected Publications

Articles and Papers

  • Gonzalez, L., Hoang, P., Powell, J.G., Shi, J.. "Defining and Dating Bull and Bear Markets: Two Centuries of Evidence". Multinational Finance Journal. In Press.
  • Stopa, E.G., Butala, P., Salloway, S., Johanson, C.E., Gonzalez, L., Tavares, R., Hovanesian, V., Hulette, C.M., Vitek, M.P., Cohen, R.A.. "Cerebral Cortical Arteriolar Angiopathy, Vascular ß-Amyloid, Smooth Muscle Actin, Braak Stage and APOE Genotype". Stroke. In Press.
  • Kang, H., Gonzalez, L., Harris, L., Nixon, S.. "Prediction of Spatio-Temporal Processes – A Case Study". Proceedings of The International Statistical Institute. 2007.
  • Zipser, B.D., Johanson, C.E., Gonzalez, L., Berzin, T.M., Tavares, R., Hulette, C.M., Vitek, M.P., Hovanesian, V., Stopa, E.G.. "Microvascular Injury and Blood-Brain Barrier Leakage in Alzheimer\'s Disease". Neurobiology of Aging. 2007.
  • Gonzalez, L., Hanumara, C., Overdeep, C., Church, S.. "Assessment of Bicycle Paths from Users Perspective". Proceedings of The 47th Annual Transportation Research Forum. 2006.
  • Herve, J-Y, Liu, Q., Nicholson, M., Gonzalez, L., Mather, T.. "Combining Interactive Visualization and Statistics to Detect Patterns in Environmental Data". Proceedings of The Seventh International Conference on Teaching Statistics. 2006.
  • Silberstein, T., Saphier, O., Paz-Tal, O., Trimarchi , J.R., Gonzalez, L., Keefe, D.L.. "Lead concentrates in ovarian follicle compromises pregnancy". Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology. 2006.
  • Gonzalez, L., Powell, J.G., Shi, J., Wilson, A.. "Two Centuries of Bull and Bear Market Cycles". International Review of Economics & Finance. 2005.
  • Chick, G., Gonzalez, L.. "Case Studies in Cultural Control: John M. Roberts’ Four Southwestern Men". Journal of Cross Cultural Research. 2005.
  • Silberstein, T., Trimarchi, J.R., Gonzalez, L., Keefe, D.L., Blazar, A.. "Pregnancy Outcome in In-vitro Fertilization Decreases to a Plateau with Repeated Cycles". Fertility & Sterility. 2005.
  • Akhlaghi, F., Gonzalez, L., Trull, A.K.. "Association Between Cyclosporine Concentrations at Two Hours Post Dose (C-2) and Clinical Outcomes in de Novo Lung Transplant Recipients". Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2005.
  • Hollister, J. W., Gonzalez, L., Paul, J. F., August, P. V., Copeland, J. L.. "Assessing the Accuracy of the National Land Cover Dataset Area Estimates at Multiple Spatial Extents". Journal of Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing. 2004.
  • Bardsley, W. E., Gonzalez, L.. "Revisiting On Counting by Weighing". Proceedings of the Thirty-Second Annual Meeting of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute. 2003.
  • Gonzalez, L., Auda, H.. "Re-sampling Methods in Regression: Which Method to Use Under Non-normality?". Proceedings of the American Statistical Association. 2002.
  • Bhabra, G.S., Gonzalez, L., Myeong, S.K., Powell, J.. "Volatility Prediction During Prolonged Crises: Evidence from Korean Index Options". Pacific-Basin Finance Journal. 2001.
  • Bhabra, G.S., Gonzalez, L., Myeong, S.K., Powell, J.. "Did Option Traders Predict the Korean Financial Crisis of 1997?". Proceedings of the 8th Conference on the Theories and Practices of Securities and Financial Markets. 1999.
  • Gonzalez, L., Manly, B.F.J.. "Analysis of Variance by Randomization with Small Data Sets". Environmetrics. 1998.
  • Gonzalez, L., Powell, J., Stump, R.. "Predicting Stock Market Returns Using TENZ Prices and NZSE Index Futures Prices". New Zealand Investment Analyst Journal. 1998.
  • Premachandra, L.M., Gonzalez, L.. "A Simulation Model Solved the Scheduling Problem of Drilling Rigs at Clyde Dam". Interfaces. 1996.
  • McDonald, L.L., Gonzalez, L., Manly, B.F.J.. "Using Selection Functions to Describe Changes in Environmental Variables". Journal of Environmental and Ecological Statistics. 1995.
  • Premachandra, L.M., Gonzalez, L.. "An Exact Solution to a Class of Queuing Systems with Multipurpose Counters". Journal of Computers and Operations Research. 1994.
  • Jeong, J., Gonzalez, L.. "Day-of-the-Week Effect: Selection Function Approach". Proceedings of the Twenty-Third Annual Meeting of the Western Decision Sciences Institute. 1994.
  • Gonzalez, L., Benwell, G.L.. "Stochastic Models of the Behaviour of Scrubweeds in Southland and Otago". Proceedings of the Statistics in Ecology and Environmental Monitoring Conference. 1993.
  • Gonzalez, L., Manly, B.F.J.. "Bootstrapping for Sample Design with Quality Surveys". Proceedings of the Section on Quality and Productivity. 1993.
  • Gonzalez, L.. "Iterative Fitting of a Regression Model for Spatially Correlated Data". Proceedings of the Second Annual Colloquium of the Spatial Information Research Centre. 1990.

Books

  • Trends in Hydrology. Manly, B.F.J., Gonzalez, L.. Council of Scientific Research Integration, 1994.