Robin Evans is an Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of Oxford, and a fellow of Jesus College. His research interests include multivariate and graphical models, latent variable models, and causal inference methods. His work has been applied to systems biology, quantum information theory, and the social sciences. Previous postings include the University of Cambridge, and the University of Washington where he did his PhD. He has collaborated with psychologists on the characteristics of substance abuse, and most recently on the causal relationships between paranoia and social media.