Professor Samuel Muller
Biography
Samuel Muller is an experienced higher education leader and Professor of Statistics with a proven track record of transformational success in universities and professional organisations.
Since February 2025, he has served as the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Macquarie University, where he leads strategic initiatives to drive academic excellence, research innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration. He has held key leadership roles, including Head of School, Head of Department and Associate Dean, and has made significant contributions as President of the International Biometric Society – Australasian Region.
In addition to his academic leadership, Samuel serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Statistics, where he oversees the publication of high-quality research in the field of statistics. His editorial leadership reflects his commitment to advancing the discipline and fostering the exchange of ideas within the global statistical community.
A Fellow of the American Statistical Association, Elected Member of the International Statistical Institute, and Member of the Honor Society of Research Scientists and Engineers (Sigma Xi), Samuel is internationally recognised for his expertise in statistical modeling, data analysis, research design and science communication. He is dedicated to bridging the gap between statistical theory and its practical applications, contributing to research and policy development across diverse scientific and industry sectors.
Samuel Muller holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Bern and has built a distinguished career as a researcher, educator and mentor. His work continues to have a profound impact on the development of statistical science and its application to real-world problems.
Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering
The Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering provides the academic leadership and management of the Faculty. This includes ensuring learning and teaching quality, innovation and capability; as well as planning, responsibility and accountability for faculty research activity and outputs, grant income and management, and the functions of the Faculty’s numerous research centres.
In addition to guiding the strategic development and management of the Faculty’s academic offerings and its research profile, the Executive Dean oversees services to students, community engagement and quality framework. The Executive Dean operates within the overall strategic plan, objectives and policy structure of the University and is responsible for the efficient and effective use of the financial and human resources of the Faculty.
Responsibilities:
- Developing and overseeing the implementation of strategies aimed at improving research performance and quality, capacity and capability within the Faculty.
- Increasing learning and teaching quality, innovation and capability.
- Developing and overseeing the implementation of strategies to enhance the student experience across all aspects of the Faculty's operations.
- Initiating, developing and managing deep, productive and strategic local, national and international partnerships.
- Collaborating with members of the University Executive to develop the University's vision and overseeing the implementation of university-wide strategy.
- Managing, coaching and setting the direction for the management team within the Faculty.
Portfolio areas:
- Departments
- Biological Sciences
- Computing
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Molecular Sciences
- Physics and Astronomy
- School of Engineering
- Australian Astronomical Optics (AAO)
- Applied BioSciences