About Me

As an Assistant Professor of Applied Econometrics, Statistics, and Data Science in the Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics at Texas Tech University, my work focuses on expanding the horizons of traditional models to generate more precise solutions to both local and global problems. My research is inherently quantitative and applied, specializing in applied econometrics, statistical modeling, and applied data science within the realms of business and economics.

Research Areas

My research program broadly encompasses the application of econometric and data science models in various domains, including:

Application of Data Science models in Economics
Diet, Nutrition and Food Policy
Rural Development
Agricultural Marketing and emerging markets
Energy Economics
Industrial Organization

Teaching Areas

I teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, including:

Undergraduate Level:

Introductory Statistics
Introductory Econometrics
Corporate Finance
Agribusiness Finance
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics

Graduate Level:

Data Analytics/Agribusiness Analytics
Applied Regression and Least Squares Analysis for Agricultural Sciences
Big Data Management and Processing for Economics

Professional Experience

Before joining Texas Tech, I served as an agricultural economist at Innov8Ag, a precision agriculture research company partnered with Microsoft. My role involved enabling growers to make informed on- and off-farm management decisions using machine learning and artificial intelligence. Specifically, I validated and prioritized investment-centric performance indicators for apple orchards, emphasizing those linked to agro-climatic sensors and replicable across different crops. I continue to serve as an advisory board member at Innov8Ag.

In Bangladesh, I began my career in the financial industry as a Management Trainee Officer at a private commercial bank. My role rotated between general banking functions, credit analysis, and foreign exchange functions, including reporting to the central bank.

Academic Background

I hold a Ph.D. in Economics, majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and an M.S. in Statistics from Washington State University. I also earned an M.S. in Applied Financial Economics from Illinois State University and a B.S. in Economics from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.