Health Care Policy is delighted to share that Professor Alex Luedtke has been selected as a 2026 recipient of the COPSS Emerging Leader Award, a leading international recognition for early-career statisticians. The Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies cited his influential contributions at the intersection of semiparametric theory, causal inference, and machine learning, as well as his collaborative work in areas such as vaccine research and precision mental health.
This distinction underscores the growing impact of Professor Luedtke’s research and his dedication to mentoring students and trainees. Our department warmly congratulates him on this outstanding achievement!