PWF Nigeria: North Central School on Modelling and Analytics with R
Starts 8 Dec 2025 10:00
Ends 12 Dec 2025 20:00
Etc/GMT+1
National Mathematical Centre, Abuja, Nigeria
This intensive, five-day training school is designed to equip postgraduate students, early-career researchers, and academics with the foundational and advanced skills necessary for mathematical modelling and data analytics using the R programming language. Participants will master techniques essential for various fields, including epidemiology, finance, physics, and ecology.
Introduction to R Programming (Data Structures, Visualization with ggplot2)
Data Analytics & Statistics in R
Compartmental Modelling (e.g., SIR/SEIR) and Parameter Estimation
Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Organising committee
Project coordinator: Prof. Emmanuel Afolabi BAKARE, Department of Mathematics & International Centre for Applied Mathematical Modelling & Data Analytics, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Director/Applied Mathematical & Data Analytics.
Local coordinators: Prof. Mary DUROJAIYE. Department of Mathematics, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria, Local organiser, Prof. Promise Mebine, Director General, National Mathematical Centre, Abuja, Nigeria, Local organiser and Dr. ABBAH R.T. Department of Mathematics, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria, Local organiser.
Distinguished Speakers
Learn from leading experts in applied mathematics and data science:
Prof. BAKARE Emmanuel Afolabi, Director, International Centre for Applied Mathematical Modelling & Data Analytics, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria & Department of Mathematics.
OLASUPO, Idowu Isaac, Department of Mathematics & International Centre for Applied Mathematical Modelling & Data Analytics, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
OSIKOYA, Samuel Abidem, Department of Mathematics & International Centre for Applied Mathematical Modelling & Data Analytics, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Dr Afeez Abidemi, Postdoctoral Scientist, International centre for Applied Mathematical Modelling and Data Analytics, ICAMMDA Federal University Oye Ekiti Ekiti State Nigeria
Oluwaseun MOGBOJURI, Department of Mathematics and International Centre for Applied Mathematical Modelling and Data Analytics ICAMMDA Federal University Oye Ekiti
Who Should Attend?
Undergraduate (Final Year) and Master's and students from universities and research institutions across Nigeria's North Central region and beyond, who wish to integrate modelling and data science into their research.
Undergraduate (Final Year), and Master's, students in Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, and related quantitative fields.
Young academics and researchers interested in applying quantitative methods to real-world problems.
Prerequisite: Basic familiarity with mathematical concepts (calculus, linear algebra) is expected. No prior R programming experience is strictly required.
For any inquiries, feel free to contact icammda@fuoye.edu.ng
Join us to transform your research capabilities through the power of R!