Mehmet Aktas

Associate Professor of Data Science and Analytics

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(470) 578-5351
J 335

Degree: PhD, Mathematics, Florida State University

Recent Classes Taught: STAT 2330 Probability and Data Analysis; STAT 8320 Multivariate Data Analysis

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Ramazan Aygun

Director, Center for Research Computing and Professor of Computer Science

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(470) 578-5606
J 305A

Degree: PhD, Computer Science and Engineering, State University of New York at Buffalo

Recent Classes Taught: CS 8265 Advanced Big Data Analytics; CS 8267 Advanced Machine Learning

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Marla Bell

Professor of Statistics

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(470) 568-3136
CL 3005

Degree: PhD, Mathematical Sciences, Clemson University

Recent Classes Taught: STAT 3130 Statistical Methods II; STAT 4210/STAT 8210 Applied Regression Analysis

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Austin Brown

Associate Professor of Statistics

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(470) 578-7827
J 347

Degree: PhD, Applied Statistics and Research Methods, University of Northern Colorado

Recent Classes Taught: DATA 3230 Data Visualization; STAT 3125 Biostatistics; STAT 7110 Quality Control & Process Improvement; STAT 7130 Programming in R; STAT 7210 Applied Regression Analysis

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Nicole Carder

Senior Lecturer of Statistics

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(470) 578-2819
CL 3023

Degree: Masters of Science in Applied Statistics, Kennesaw State University

Recent Classes Taught: STAT 1401 Elementary Statistics; DATA 1501 Introduction to Data Science; STAT 3010 Computer Applications of Statistics; STAT 3125 Biostatistics

Professional Experience: Data Scientist at Axis, Group; Data Analyst at Genuine Parts Company; Statistical Analyst at Kimberly Clark

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Joseph DeMaio

Professor of Mathematics and Data Science

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(470) 578-6568
J 349

Degree: PhD, Mathematics, Emory University

Recent Classes Taught: STAT 1401 Elementary Statistics; STAT 7010 Mathematical Statistics I; MATH 2332 Probability and Data Analysis; MATH 8020 Graph Theory

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Senior Lecturer of Statistics

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(470) 578-2490
CL 3021

Degree: Masters of Statistics and Analytical Sciences, Kennesaw State University

Recent Classes Taught: STAT 1401 Elementary Statistics; STAT 3125 Biostatistics; STAT 4210 Topics in Regression; DATA 4000 Data Science Communication

Bowen Eldridge

Lecturer of Data Science and Analytics

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(470) 578-6241
J 320

Degree: Masters of Statistics and Analytical Sciences, Kennesaw State University

Recent Classes Taught: STAT 1401 Elementary Statistics; STAT 2332 Probability and Data Analysis; DATA 3010 Computer Applications of Statistics

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Nicole Ferguson

Professor of Statistics

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(470) 578-7624
CL 3017

Degree: PhD, Biostatistics, University of Louisville

Recent Classes Taught: STAT 1401 Elementary Statistics; STAT 3010 Computer Applications of Statistics; STAT 3125 Biostatistics; STAT 4125/STAT 7125 Design and Analysis of Human Studies; STAT 7100 Statistical Methods; STAT 7030 Programming in R; STAT 8940 Applied Analysis Project

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Michael Frankel

Principal Lecturer of Statistics

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(470) 578-2389
CL 3009

Degree: Masters of Statistics, Georgia Tech 

Recent Classes Taught: STAT 1401 Elementary Statistics; STAT 3010 Computer Applications in Statistics; STAT 3120 Statistical Methods I; STAT 4330 Binary Classification

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Bill Franks

Director of the Center for Data Science and Analytics and Lecturer of Data Science and Analytics

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(470) 578-2865
J 324

Degree: Masters of Applied Statistics, North Carolina State University

Recent Classes Taught: DS 7900 Applied Analytics Project Course

Professional Experience: Chief Analytics Officer for Teradata (NYSE: TDC) and the International Institute for Analytics. Author of several books. Presentations at hundreds of public and private conferences and events. 

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Lecturer of Data Science and Analytics

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(470) 578-2865
J 333

Linda Galloway

Part-Time Assistant Professor of Data Science and Analytics

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(470) 578-2865
J 333

Degree: PhD, Secondary Mathematics Education, Auburn University

Recent Classes Taught: STAT 1401 Elementary Statistics 

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Interim Director of Assessment and Professor of Statistics

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(470) 578-2401
J 322

Degree: PhD, Mathematics Teaching and Learning, Georgia State University

Recent Classes Taught: STAT 1401 Elementary Statistics; STAT 3010 Computer Applications of Statistics; STAT 3120 Statistical Methods I; STAT 3130 Statistical Methods II; STAT 7100 Statistical Methods; STAT 8940 Applied Analysis Project; MATH 2332 Probability and Data Analysis; MATH 3332 Probability and Inference; MAED 9900 Mathematics Education Research Independent Study

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Assistant Professor of Data Science and Analytics

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(470) 578-2865
R2 304

Degree: PhD, Statistics, Washington University, St. Louis

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Daniel Giorgis

Lecturer of Data Science and Analytics

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(470) 578-6107
CL 3007

Degree: Master of Applied Statistics, Kennesaw State University

Recent Classes Taught: STAT 1401 Elementary Statistics; DATA 1501 Introduction to Data Science

Kevin Gittner

Assistant Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology

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(470) 578-7986
CL 3031

Degree: PhD, Applied Statistics and Research Methods, University of Northern Colorado

Recent Classes Taught: STAT 7210 Applied Regression Analysis; STAT 7020 Statistical Computing and Simulation; DATA 3300 Data Science Ethics; PHE 4500 Epidemiology; PHE 3150 Applied Analytic Techniques in Public Health Education

Professional Experience: Statistical and research methods consulting

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Lecturer of Data Science and Analytics

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(470) 578-2865
J 333

Degree: PhD, Data Science and Analytics, KSU

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Susan Hardy

Principal Lecturer of Statistics

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(470) 578-6707
CL 3025

Degree: Masters of Statistics, Brigham Young University

Recent Classes Taught: STAT 1401 Elementary Statistics; STAT 3010 Computer Applications of Statistics; STAT 3120 Statistical Methods I; STAT 3130 Statistical Methods II; STAT 4400 Nonparametric Statistical Methods; STAT 4400 Research and Oral Presentation Excellence

Professional Experience: Wirthlin Worldwide (Harris Interactive) - trained project managers; performed marketing analyses for Marriott Corporation food chains

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Jiajing Huang

Assistant Professor of Data Science and Analytics

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(470) 578-5344
R2 324

Muhammad Imran

Assistant Professor of Data Science and Analytics

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(470) 578-2865
J 333

Degree: PhD, Electrical Engineering, Florida State University

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Ravini Jayamaha

Lecturer of Data Science and Analytics

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(470) 578-3519
R2 206

Degree: PhD, Statistics, Western Michigan University

Recent Classes Taught:  STAT 2332 Probability and Data Analysis; STAT 4210 Topics in Regression; STAT 7210 Applied Regression Analysis

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Amir Karami

Associate Professor of Data Science and Analytics

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(470) 578-2865
J 333

Degree: PhD, Information Systems, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Jitendra Sai Kota

Limited Term Assistant Professor of Data Science and Analytics

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(470) 578-2865
J 333

Degree: PhD, Data Science and Analytics, KSU

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Assistant Professor of Data Science and Analytics

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(470) 578-6505
J 345

Degree: PhD, Computational Mathematics, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Recent Classes Taught: STAT 1401 Elementary Statistics; STAT 8240 Data Mining I; STAT 8250 Data Mining II

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Lauren Matheny

Assistant Professor of Data Science and Analytics

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(470) 578-5021
CL 3019

Degree: PhD, Applied Statistics and Research Methods, University of Northern Colorado

Recent Classes Taught: STAT 3120 Statistical Methods I; STAT 7020 Statistical Computing Simulation;  STAT 7225 Applied Longitudinal Data Analysis

Professional Experience: 17 years directing lower extremity research program in orthopedic and sports medicine health outcomes; lead biostatistician and research methodologist for collaborative research with the United States Ski and Snowboard Association, independent statistical and research consultant in private sector. 

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Ebere Ogburu

Limited Term Instructor of Data Science and Analytics

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(470) 578-2865
J 333

Herman Ray

Director of the School of Data Science and Analytics PhD Program and Professor of Data Science and Biostatistics

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(470) 578-3648
J 348

Degree: PhD, Biostatistics and Data Science, University of Louisville School of Public Health 

Recent classes taught: STAT 8310 Applied Categorical Data Analysis; STAT 8320 Applied Multivariate Data Analysis; STAT 8330 Applied Binary Classification; STAT 7130 Programming in R. 

Professional experience:

• Senior Director of Biostatistics and Programming, ConcertAI
• Associate Professor of Statistics, Kennesaw State University
• Director, Center for Statistics and Analytical Research, Kennesaw State University
• Research Scientist, Thomson Reuters 
  
  
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Aradhana Soni

Lecturer of Data Science and Analytics

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(470) 578-5352
J 121

gita taasoobshirazi

Associate Professor of Statistics

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(470) 578-2491
J 343

Degree: PhD, Applied Cognition and Development, University of Georgia

Recent Classes Taught: STAT 7020 Statistical Computing and Simulation; STAT 7350/8350 Structural Equation Modeling; STAT 7450/8450 Multilevel Modeling; STAT 8020 Advanced Programming in SAS; STAT 8210 Applied Regression Analysis

Research: Gita’s research leverages advanced statistical modeling to address complex questions in the learning sciences. She specializes in structural equation modeling (SEM), hierarchical linear modeling (HLM), conditional process modeling, and multivariate techniques, allowing her to examine intricate relationships among interdisciplinary variables, nested data structures, and mediating/moderating effects. This multifaceted approach enables her to generate novel, comprehensive insights that advance the field.

In addition, she contributes to measurement development in the learning sciences, designing and validating assessments with strong psychometric properties to meet critical research and practical needs.

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Indrajith Wasala Mudiyanselage

Lecturer of Data Science and Analytics

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(470) 578-2865
R2 073

Degree: PhD, Data Science and Statistics, The University of Texas at Dallas

Recent Classes Taught: STAT 2332 Probability and Data Analysis; STAT 7100 Statistical Methods

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Benjamin Watson

Part-Time Instructor of Data Science and Analytics

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(470) 578-2865
CL 3015

Degree: MAT, Secondary Mathematics Education, Georgia State University

Recent Classes Taught: STAT 1401 Elementary Statistics; DATA 1501 Introduction to Data Science

Professional Experience: Data Analyst at Northeast Georgia Health System

Xinyan Zhang

Associate Professor of Statistics

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(470) 578-6313
J 314

Degree: PhD, Biostatistics, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Recent Classes Taught: STAT 3125 Biostatistics; STAT 8225 Applied Longitudinal Analysis

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