Faculty & Staff
Our faculty are data science scholars who have conducted innovative research within their academic fields. The program also incorporates faculty from different academic backgrounds, including economics, education, finance, political science, statistics, computer science, physics and mathematics.
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Dr. Max Alekseyev is Professor in the GW Data Science Program.
Associate Professor of Statistics
Dr. Tatiyana V. Apanasovich is a Professor in the GW Data Science Program.
Professional Lecturer in Data Science
Dr. Abdi Awl is a Professorial Lecturer in the GW Data Science Program.
Lecturer in Data Science
Ali Beheshti is a Professional Lecturer in the Data Science Program.
Assistant Professor of Data Science
Sarah Burnett is the Director of Undergraduate Studies and an Assistant Professor in the Data Science Program.
Professor of Geography
Dr. Ryan Engstrom is a Professor of Geography.
Professional Lecturer in Data Science
Rolando Fernandez is a Professional Lecturer in the GW Data Science Program.
Career Coach, Data Science Graduate Program
Melissa Feuer has provided in-depth career counseling and programming to students and alumni throughout much of her 11 years at GW.
Associate Professor of Data Science
Yuxiao Huang is an Associate Professor of the GW Data Science program. His research interest includes Machine Learning, Complex Systems and their applications.
Assistant Professor of Data Science
Dr. Amir Jafari is a Professor in the GW Data Science Program.
Professorial Lecturer in Data Science
Dr. Reza Jafari is Professional Lecturer in the GW Data Science Program.
Professor of Anthropology
Dr. Kuipers is a linguistic anthropologist with an interest in how authoritative discourse shapes institutionally defined activities in clinics and classrooms.
Director of the Data Science Program
Subrata Kundu is the Director of the Data Science Program and a Professor of Statistics.
Chair and Associate Professor of Political Science
Dr. Eric D. Lawrence is a Professor in the GW Data Science Program.
Assistant Professor of Data Science
Sush Majhi is an Assistant Professor of the GW Data Science Program.
Assistant Professor of Geography
Dr. Michael Mann is a Professor in the GW Data Science Program.
Professional Lecturer in Data Science
Dr. Walcelio Melo is Professional Lecturer in the GW Data Science Program.
Professional Lecturer in Data Science
Dr. Anya Mendenhall is a Professional Lecturer in George Washington University Data Science Program.
Associate Program Director of Data Science
Associate Program Director of Data Science
Professional Lecturer in Data Science
Dr. Divya Pandove Narula is a Professional Lecturer in the GW Data Science Program.
Professional Lecturer in Data Science
Dr. Ning Rui is Professional Lecturer in the GW Data Science Program.
Assistant Professor of Data Science
Hazim Shatnawi is a Professor in the GW Data Science Program.
Professor of Economics and International Affairs
Dr . Sinclair's areas of Expertise include Macroeconomics, econometrics, labor markets, forecasting, and Big Data at GW.
Professional Lecturer in Data Science
Dr. Darcy Steeg Morris is a Professional Lecturer in the GW Data Science Program and teaches Introduction to Data Science.
Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs
Emmanuel Teitelbaum
Assistant Professor of Data Science
Angelica M. Walker is an Assistant Professor in the GW Data Science Program.
Instructional Technologist and Professional Lecturer in Data Science
Tyler Wallett is an Instructional Technologist at The George Washington University
Assistant Professor of Data Science
Junjun Yin is an Assistant Professor in the GW Data Science Program.
Professor of Physics
Dr. Chen Zeng is a Professor in the GW Data Science Program.
