Welcome to my academic page! I am Lionel Yelibi, a data science researcher specializing in clustering methods for high-dimensional and time-series data. My expertise lies in developing algorithms that leverage complex systems and spin models, originally from physics, to analyze intricate datasets, including financial market data. I am particularly interested in creating efficient, scalable clustering methods, such as the Agglomerative Fast Super-Paramagnetic Clustering (ALC) technique, designed to identify and map hidden structures within interdependent data points.
My professional interests are at the intersection of computational modeling and real-world data applications, especially in finance, where clustering helps to detect relationships among stock behaviors and market dynamics. In my academic research, I explore how advanced clustering algorithms can improve pattern recognition and data interpretation in environments with high connectivity and complexity, striving to push the boundaries of what data science can reveal.
Ph.D. in Statistical Sciences (2028)
University of Cape Town
M.Sc. in Statistical Sciences (2019)
University of Cape Town
BSc in Physics
Indiana University