Meet our Advisory Board
The IDEAS Advisory Board provides strategic guidance and support to ensure the Institute fulfills its mission of advancing data science education, research, and community partnerships.
Director
Mohamed Wiem Mkaouer
Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director
University of Michigan-Flint Department of Computer Science, College of Innovation & Technology
Leading the Institute of Data Engineering, Analytics, and Science to advance cutting-edge research, foster innovation, and build strong community and industry partnerships in data science.
Advisory Board Members
Muhammad Ahmed
Associate Professor of Operations Management
School of Management, University of Michigan-Flint
Heather Dawson
Professor of Biology and Program Director, Biology
Department of Natural Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences
Marcus Paroske
Chair, Department of Language and Communication and Associate Professor of Communication Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
Ricardo Alfaro
David M French Professor and Professor of Mathematics
Department of Mathematics and Applied Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences
Chris Douglas
Professor of Economics
Department of Social Sciences and Humanities and Chair, College of Arts and Sciences
Greg Rybarczyk
Associate Professor of Geography
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice, College of Arts and Sciences
Halil Bisgin
Associate Professor of Computer Science
College of Innovation and Technology
Rajib Ganguly
Associate Professor of Physics and Program Director
College of Innovation and Technology
Board Responsibilities
Strategic Direction
Providing strategic direction for the Institute's programs and initiatives
Industry Connections
Facilitating connections between the university and industry partners
Curriculum Development
Advising on curriculum development and emerging trends in data science
Resource Development
Supporting fundraising and resource development efforts