In extreme value (EV) analysis, the EV index (EVI), ξ, is the primary parameter of extreme
events. In this work, we consider ξ positive, that is, we assume that F is heavy tailed …

In Statistics of Extremes, we often have to deal with the estimation of the extreme value
index, a key parameter of extreme events. The adequate estimation of this parameter is of …

The Portuguese School of Extremes and Applications (PORTSEA) is nowadays well
recognized by the international scientific community, and in my opinion, the organization of a …

A brief narrative curriculum vitae (CV) of the author, emphasizing the last five-years' period,
2019-2023, is first presented. Next, and based on the author's recent and not yet published …

The field of Extreme Value Statistics primarily focuses on estimating parameters related to
extreme events, such as the probability of surpassing a high threshold or an extreme …