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Greg Distiller   Tel: +27 - (0)21 - 650 4785 Room: A324 PDHahn

RESEARCH INTERESTS

·         Nonlinear Mixed Effects Modeling

·         Infectious disease modeling

·         Structural equation modeling

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Academic Qualifications

·    2007: University of Cape Town, Msc in Mathematical Statistics, dissertation entitled "Nonlinear Mixed Effects Modeling of Gametocyte Carriage in Patients with Uncomplicated Malaria".

·    2003  University of Cape Town, B.Com Honours in Statistics, Awarded with first class honours, class medal.

·    1991-1995   University of Cape Town, Bachelor of Business Science (Marketing Honours), Awarded with distinction in Applied Business Statistics.

Experience
In 2003 I returned to UCT to begin my honours in statistics after working for approximately 6 years in the internet industry, including running my own internet startup company. Before this I worked as a game ranger and backpacked around Asia.

From 2004 until the end of 2007 I ran the statistical consulting service offered by the Department. In addition to this I also lectured Biostatistics on a masters in public health at medical school, as well as administering technical support to all members of the department.

From 2008 I have moved into a lecturer position and will be lecturing STA1000F and S as well as Biostatistics.

For further consulting information: consulting@stats.uct.ac.za or phone 021 650 4785.

Publications

·    Ward C, Mertens J, Flisher A, Bresick G, Sterling S, Distiller G, and Weisner C (2005). Substance abuse and HIV risk behaviours amongst primary health care service users in Cape Town. South African Psychiatry Review 8: 160-165.

·    Distiller L, Joffe B, Melville V, Welman T, and Distiller G (2006). Carotid artery intima-media complex thickening in patients with relatively long-surviving type 1 diabetes mellitus. Journal of Diabetes and its Complications. 20: 280-284

·    Martin, E., Theron, C., Ward, C.L., Distiller, G.B.  (2007). Factors affecting resilience in children exposed to violence. South African Journal of Psychology, 37 (1), 165-187

·    Bowen P, Cattell K, Distiller G, Michell K (2007). Job satisfaction of South African quantity surveyors: a racial analysis. Journal of Contemporary Management, 4, 86-115.

·    Bowen P, Cattell K, Distiller G, Edwards K, (2008). HIV/AIDS in the South African construction industry: an empirical study. Construction Management and Economics, 26, 827-839.

Last updated: 03 February 2009

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