I am a tenured Associate Professor of Statistics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Mississippi State University. My research is highly interdisciplinary, spanning data science, health informatics, applied statistics, predictive modeling, and AI development. With a background in both computer science and statistics, I am passionate about developing innovative data-driven methods and tools to address real-world challenges, particularly in healthcare and biomedical research. The timeline below highlights key milestones in my academic journey. For more information, you are welcome to explore my research, teaching, service, life beyond work, and contact pages.