Data Science Research Lab
Data Science, FinTech and Information Systems Research Lab
The Data Science, FinTech and Information Systems Research Lab conducts research centered around various aspects of analyzing and modeling data to help with data driven decision making and understanding the adoption and use of information systems/technology.
Research areas
- AI and machine learning applications
- Data Science for Social Good
- Ethics and AI
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
- Payment systems, WealthTech
- Financial Technology adoption
- Information systems implementation
FACULTY |
Dr. J.D Jayaraman (Bio) |
Dr. Xiaodi Zhu (Bio) |
Dr. Ahmad Rabaai (Bio) |
RESEARCH ASSISTANTS
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Projects
- Using data science to improve student retention.
- Application of AI in education
- Educational Data Mining/Learning analytics
- Ethical framework for AI technologies
- Analysis of data science job market
- Financial risk analysis using firms’ disclosures
- FinTech adoption
- Cryptocurrency algorithmic trading with Google Cloud Platform
- Modeling and Investment of Cryptocurrency (Dynamics of return and volatility, Derivatives, Trading strategy)
- Applications of Blockchain Technology
- Applications of Machine Learning in Asset Pricing
Presentations
Rabaa’i, A., Zhu, X., Jayaraman, J.D., Jha, P., Nguyen, T. (2022) A Neural Network Approach to Examine the Continuous Usage of Mobile Food Delivery Apps. Paper presented at the 2nd International Business Analytics Conference 2022, K J Somaiya Institute of Management Virtual.
Rabaa’i, A., Zhu, X., Jayaraman, J.D., Jha, P., Nguyen, T. (2022) Machine Learning Approach to Predict the Continuous Usage of Mobile Food Delivery Apps. Paper presented at the 9th Annual NJBDA Symposium, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ.
Awards
Best paper award at the 2nd International Business Analytics Conference, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, April 9, 2022 for the paper "A Neural Network Approach to Examine the Continuous Usage of Mobile Food Delivery Apps"
Join Us
Interested in being a research assistant in the lab?
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