Much of my current research is on model-based clustering, of categorical data or mixed data types. I work with Ivy Liu, Richard Arnold, Shirley Pledger and Daniel Fernández and one of the core R packages derived from our work can be found at https://github.com/vuw-clustering/clustord

My PhD research is in statistical ecology, specifically population genetics. I have developed new techniques for visualizing genetic assignment data and population differentiation. The methods can be applied to any diploid species, though my focus has been on applications for conservation of endangered species and management of invasive pest species. My R package for genetic data visualization can be found at https://github.com/lfmcmillan/geneplot