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Hall of Fame

ISDS Courses

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I had a novel idea in mind amidst the plethora of halls of fame dedicated to sports and other achievements – the establishment of an academic hall of fame. The primary purpose of this prestigious honor would be to pay tribute to my former students who not only made my teaching experience immensely enjoyable, but also displayed exceptional brilliance in their academic pursuits.

This esteemed Hall of Fame is exclusively designed to recognize the "best and brightest" individuals who were part of my graduate and undergraduate courses at LSU. These exceptional students excelled in various subjects, including operations research, business forecasting, data mining, and advanced statistics. Their selection was based on their unwavering commitment to academic excellence, their evident leadership qualities, and the promise they hold for a remarkable future. I cannot help but feel an overwhelming sense of pride in all the inductees who have rightfully earned their place in this distinguished Hall of Fame.

Online Graduate Courses
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I am currently teaching three courses in the online MSA program, a role I value deeply.

Most of our online students are working professionals who balance demanding careers, family responsibilities, and graduate‑level coursework.

It is truly an honor to teach such highly motivated, hard‑working, and dedicated students.

Their commitment to learning continually inspires me and elevates the quality of our program.


▪ Year 2026:
  ISDS 7075 Business Forecasting
Florida Atlantic Univ. (Linguistics)
U.S. Forensic
Texas Woman's Univ. (Biochemistry)
Walt Disney World

▪ Year 2025:
  ISDS 7103 Operations Research
LSU (Petroleum Engineering)
TopVPN
Florida International Uni. (Infor. Tech.)
School Board of Broward County, FL

▪ Year 2025:
  ISDS 7024 Statistical Analysis
LSU at Alexandria (Mathematics)
Private Math Tutor
U of Mississippi (Marketing)
Hilton

▪ Year 2025:
  ISDS 7075 Business Forecasting
Shijiazhuang Tiedao Univ (Civil Eng.)
Structural Engineer
LSU (Information Systems and Decision Science)
Jackson Lewis P.C.

▪ Year 2024:
  ISDS 7103 Operations Research
LSU (Interior Design)
LSU (Social Research and Evaluation Center)
SMU (Economics)
Dental Care Today

▪ Year 2024:
  ISDS 7024 Statistical Analysis
U of Hawaii at Hilo (Pharm. D.)
Clinical Pharmacist
SMU (Economics)
Dental Care Today

▪ Year 2023:
  ISDS 7075 Business Forecasting
LSU School of Medicine (MD)
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
LSU (Finance)
Huron Consulting

▪ Year 2023:
  ISDS 7103 Operations Research
Shijiazhuang Tiedao Univ (Civil Eng.)
Structural Engineer
U of Hawaii at Hilo (Pharm. D.)
Clinical Pharmacist

▪ Year 2022:
  ISDS 7103 Operations Research
LSU (  ISDS)
Briarwood Contractors
LSU (Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Research)
 

▪ Year 2021:
  ISDS 7075 Business Forecasting
Southeastern Louisiana Univ. (Supply Chain Management)
POOLCORP
LSU (Petroleum Eng.)

▪ Year 2021:
  ISDS 7103 Operations Research
LSU (  ISDS)
IBM
Southeastern Louisiana Univ. (Supply Chain Management)
Livingston International

Full-time Graduate Courses

We launched our MSA program in 2012, marking the beginning of a transformative academic journey for many students.

Since the inception of the program, I have developed several courses and had the privilege of teaching them to our full‑time MSA cohorts. It is always enjoyable to interact with students in the classroom, where their curiosity, energy, and determination create a vibrant learning environment.

One of the greatest rewards is seeing them grow both personally and professionally after they leave campus, applying what they learned and achieving success in their careers.

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▪ Year 2023:
  ISDS 7075: Business Forecasting
LSU (Bio. Engineering)
Baton Rouge, LA
LSU (  ISDS)
Forestville, MD

▪ Year 2023:
  ISDS 7103: Operations Research
Wake Forest Univ (MS in Mathematics)
Baton Rouge, LA
LSU (Finance)
Denham Springs, LA

▪ Year 2022:
  ISDS 7075 Business Forecasting
LSU (MS in Finance)
Taipei, Taiwan
Loyola Univ. (Social Science)
New Orleans, LA

▪ Year 2022:
  ISDS 7103: Operations Research
LSU (MS in Finance)
Taipei, Taiwan
Tulane Univ. (Management and Finance)
Wilton, CT

▪ Year 2021:
  ISDS 7075 Business Forecasting
LSU (  ISDS)
Baton Rouge, LA
Changsha Univ. of Sci. and Tech. (Logistics Eng.)
Yueyang, China

▪ Year 2021:
  ISDS 7103 Operations Research
Texas A&M (Finance)
Abilene, TX
LSU (  ISDS)
Baton Rouge, LA

▪ Year 2020:
  ISDS 7075 Business Forecasting
Loyola University Maryland (Finance)
Westhampton Beach, NY
LSU (Computer Sci.)
Baton Rouge, LA

▪ Year 2020:
  ISDS 7103 Operations Research
LSU (Computer Sci.)
Baton Rouge, LA
LSU (Petroleum Eng.)
Baton Rouge, LA

▪ Year 2019:
  ISDS 7075 Business Forecasting
LSU (Economics)
Morgan City, LA
LSU (Accounting)
New Orleans, LA

▪ Year 2019:
  ISDS 7103 Operations Research
LSU (MBA)
Shanghang, China
LSU (Economics)
Morgan City, LA

▪ Year 2018:
  ISDS 7103 Operations Research
LSU (Accounting)
Shreveport, LA
LSU (Economics)
Denham Springs, LA

▪ Year 2017:
  ISDS 7103 Operations Research
LSU (MBA)
Andhra Pradesh, India
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi U. (Electronics Eng.)
Jammu and Kashmir, India

▪ Year 2016:
  ISDS 7103b Operations Research
LSU (Mathematics)
Denham Springs, LA
LSU (Economics)
Slidell, LA

▪ Year 2016:
  ISDS 7103a Operations Research
MS in Analytics Program
New Orleans, LA
MS in Analytics Program
Baton Rouge, LA

▪ Year 2012:
  ISDS 7103a Operations Research
MS in Analytics Program
Lake Charles, LA
Ph.D. in Geography Program
Yantai, China

▪ Year 2011:
  ISDS 7025 Advanced Statistical Analysis
Ph.D. in ISDS Program
Busan, South Korea
Ph.D. in Marketing Program
Eau Claire, Wisconsin

▪ Year 2006:
  ISDS 7025 Advanced Statistical Analysis
M.S. in ISDS Program
Bamaico, Mali
Ph.D. in ISDS Program
Aspe, Spain

▪ Year 2005:
  ISDS 7025 Advanced Statistical Analysis
M.S. in ISDS Program
Kolkata, India
M.S. in ISDS Program
Seoul, South Korea

▪ Year 2004:
  ISDS 7025 Advanced Statistical Analysis
Ph.D. in ISDS Program
Rochester, NY
M.S. in ISDS Program
Shanghai, China

▪ Year 2003:
  ISDS 7025 Advanced Statistical Analysis
Ph.D. in Finance Program
China
Ph.D. in Management Program

▪ Year 2002:
  ISDS 7024 Advanced Statistical Analysis I
Ph.D. in Finance Program
China
Ph.D. in Ag. Econ. Program
Korea

▪ Year 2002:
  ISDS 7025 Advanced Statistical Analysis I
Ph.D. in ISDS Program
Shanghai, China
Ph.D. in Computer Science Program

Undergraduate ISDS Courses
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I had been teaching undergraduate courses in our program for many years, and teaching at this level was one of the most rewarding parts of my academic career.

Over time, I have developed and refined several undergraduate courses, each designed to build a strong foundation in analytics and prepare students for advanced study or professional work.

Interacting with undergraduates in the classroom is always energizing - their curiosity, fresh perspectives, and eagerness to learn create a lively and engaging environment.

One of the greatest joys is seeing them mature academically and personally, and then watching them launch successful careers after graduation, carrying forward the skills and confidence they gained during their time with us.


▪ Year 2014:
  ISDS 4141: Introduction to Data Mining
MBA Program
Yichang, China
MBA Program
Suining, China

▪ Year 2013:
  ISDS 4141: Introduction to Data Mining
MBA Program
JiangSu, China
MBA Program
McLean, VA

▪ Year 2012:
  ISDS 4141: Introduction to Data Mining
Ph.D. Program in Physics
Hubei, China
MS Program in   ISDS
Baton Rouge, LA

▪ Year 2011:
  ISDS 4141: Introduction to Data Mining
MS Program in   ISDS
Napoleonville, LA
MBA Program
Nanchang, China

▪ Year 2010:
  ISDS 4141: Introduction to Data Mining
MS Program in System Sci.
Taipei, Taiwan
BS Program in   ISDS
Lacombe, LA

▪ Year 2009:
  ISDS 4141: Introduction to Data Mining
MS Program in Civil Eng.
India
BS program in   ISDS
Seoul, Korea

▪ Year 2008:
  ISDS 4141: Introduction to Data Mining
Ph.D. Program in Civil Eng.
India
MS Program in System Sci.
Thibodaux, LA

▪ Year 2007:
  ISDS 4141: Introduction to Data Mining
Ph.D. Program in Computer Sci.
Turkey
MS Program in System Sci.
India

▪ Year 2006:
  ISDS 4141: Introduction to Data Mining
BS program in   ISDS
New Iberia, LA
MS program in Civil Eng.
Visakhapatnam, India

▪ Year 2005:
  ISDS 4141: Introduction to Data Mining
Ph.D. program in Computer Sci.
Nanjing, China
BS program in   ISDS
Lake Charles, LA

▪ Year 2004:
  ISDS 4141: Introduction to Data Mining
BS program in   ISDS
Houston, TX
BS program in   ISDS
Zachary, LA