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Dr Aleksandra Svalova

Lecturer in Statistics

Background

I am a lecturer in statistics with a research interest in the application of Gaussian processes to surrogate modelling. I am passionate about teaching statistics to non-specialists and student wellbeing. I currently hold administrative posts of the Stage 3 tutor and International Student Champion. y research is primarily focused in engineering and environmental applications, but am open to new avenues. I use Bayesian statistics and Monte Carlo methods for parameter inference, and occasionally other optimisation methods.

Research

I am interested in statistical surrogate modelling and Bayesian inference, with applications to engineering/environmental problems. My current work falls into the following broad categories:

  • Gaussian process emulation of static and dynamical models
  • Bayesian inference
  • Markov chain Monte Carlo methods using STAN, JAGS, and R
  • Collaborating with scientists/engineers/industrial stakeholders
  • Enabling use of our models through building UI 

I developed the that allows to predict deterioration of infrastructure assets in real-time.


The current developments in the field of Gaussian processes are very exciting to me, and I am always open to new collaborations.


I was previously part of the .

Teaching

This academic year Semester 2 I will be teaching engineering statistics in the following modules

I am passionate about student wellbeing and thriving during their University journey.

Publications

  • Articles

    • Helm PR, Svalova A, Morsy AM, Rouainia M, Smith A, El-Hamalawi A, Wilkinson DJ, Postill H, Glendinning S. . Transportation Geotechnics 2024, 44, 101155.
    • Briggs KM, Helm PR, Smethurst JA, Smith A, Stirling R, Svalova A, Trinidad González Y, Loveridge FA, Glendinning S. . Transportation Geotechnics 2023, 43, 101130.
    • Briggs KM, Blackmore L, Svalova A, Loveridge FA, Glendinning S, Powrie W, Butler S, Sartain N. . Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology 2022, 55(3), qjegh2021-066.
    • Svalova A, Walshaw D, Lee C, Demyanov V, Parker NG, Povey MJ, Abbott GD. . Scientific Reports 2021, 11(1), 6698.
    • Svalova A, Helm P, Prangle D, Rouainia M, Glendinning S, Wilkinson DJ. . Data-Centric Engineering 2021, 2, e12.
    • Spencer-Jones CL, McClymont EL, Bale NJ, Hopmans EC, Schouten S, Muller J, Abrahamsen EP, Allen C, Bickert T, Hillenbrand C-D, Mawbey E, Peck V, Svalova A, Smith JA. . Biogeosciences 2021, 18(11), 3485-3504.
    • Svalova A, Parker NG, Povey MJW, Abbott GD. Determination of Asphaltene Critical Nanoaggregate Concentration Region Using Ultrasound Velocity Measurements. Scientific Reports 2017, 7. In Preparation.

  • Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstracts)

    • Armstrong J, Preston J, Helm PR, Svalova A. . In: Proceedings of 10th International Conference on Railway Operations Modelling and Analysis. 2023, Belgrade, Serbia.
    • Svalova A, Helm P, Prangle D, Rouainia M, Glendinning S, Wilkinson D. . In: 8th International Symposium for Geotechnical Safety and Risk (ISGSR). 2022, 缅北禁地, Australia: Research Publishing.

  • Report

    • Loveridge F, Svalova A, Helm PR, Armstrong A, Oakley J. . 缅北禁地 upon Tyne: 缅北禁地, 2023.

  • Research Dataset/Database

    • Helm P, Svalova A, Morsy A, Rouainia M, Smith A, El-Hamalawi A, Wilkinson D, Postill H, Glendinning S. . 2024. 缅北禁地 upon Tyne: 缅北禁地, 6.57MB.