Faculty Network – Global R-Hub

Global Faculty Network

Our Global Faculty comprises of passionate educators from top universities around the globe who are passionate about guiding students through transformative research

Dr. Varol Kayhan

Associate Professor, University of South Florida (USF)

Dr. Varol Kayhan

Associate Professor, University of South Florida (USF)

Dr Kayhan has been with USF since 2010 and teaches students the techniques of understanding data visualization and machine learning and how that can be relevant to their careers and solving problems in everyday life.

Dr. Daniel Conway

Teaching Professor, University of Arkansas

Dr. Daniel Conway

Teaching Professor, University of Arkansas

Dr. Daniel Conway is Teaching Professor and Associate Director of the Blockchain Center of Excellence at the University of Arkansas. He has been involved in graduate school education for over 30 years and has served on the faculty at USF, Iowa, Notre Dame, Northwestern, Indiana University, Florida, and Virginia Tech. He also has decades of consulting experience in the areas of Data Science, Analytics, and Information Security.

Dr. Gaurav Jetley

Assistant Professor, Colorado State University

Dr. Gaurav Jetley

Assistant Professor, Colorado State University

Dr Jetley's research interests are in the areas of health IT, healthcare analytics and impacts of multimodal information on decision making. He takes a data driven approach and uses machine learning models and econometric techniques in his research. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in data mining and analytics.ts the techniques of understanding data visualization and machine learning and how that can be relevant to their careers and solving problems in everyday life.

Dr. Ran (Alan) Zhang

Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University

Dr. Ran (Alan) Zhang

Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University

Dr Zhang's research interests are in areas of Economics of Information Systems, Digital Platforms and Online Community, Healthcare Analytics. He obtained his Ph.D. in Information Systems from University of California, Irvine and M.S. in Information Systems from Iowa State University

Dr. Tim Smith

Assistant Professor, University of South Florida (USF)

Dr. Tim Smith

Assistant Professor, University of South Florida (USF)

Dr. Smith's research interests lie in organizational routines, technology adoption processes, business analytics, and enterprise systems development. His work has been published in the Journal of Information Systems Education, the Teaching Mathematics and Computer Science journal, and currently serves as the technical editor for the Journal of Information Systems Education

Dr. Mark Bender

Assistant Professor, University of Tampa & USF

Dr. Mark Bender

Assistant Professor, University of Tampa & USF

Mark Bender’s research lies at the intersection of competitive strategy and digital marketing. Bender is particularly interested in the role of digital platforms in the marketplace, such as streaming platforms (e.g., Spotify), browsers (e.g., Google Chrome), crowdfunding platforms (e.g., Kickstarter) and daily deal websites (e.g., Groupon).

Dr. Shivendu S.

Associate Professor, Information Systems, University of South Florida (USF)

Dr. Shivendu S.

Associate Professor, Information Systems, University of South Florida (USF)

Dr Shivendu S. has created and taught courses in design of information systems, business analytics, econometrics, and fintech. He has served as Principal Investigator (PI) of $600,000 TechHire grant of White House, and currently serves as PI of $6 million Cybersecurity grant of State of Florida.

Dr. Barnali Chaklader

Professor, Programme Chair, IMT, Ghaziabad, India

Dr. Barnali Chaklader

Professor, Programme Chair, IMT, Ghaziabad, India

Dr. Barnali Chaklader, with over 25 years of experience, is a Professor of Finance and Accounting and Programme Chair for the PGDM at IMT Ghaziabad. She has taught at prestigious institutions worldwide and holds a PhD in environmental accounting. A renowned corporate trainer, her research is widely published, and she has received numerous accolades, including “Faculty of the Year” and “Most Admired Professor (Finance)."

Dr. Sushmita Franklin

Postdoctoral Researcher, Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

Dr. Sushmita Franklin

Postdoctoral Researcher, Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

Dr. Sushmita R. Franklin, with a PhD in Physics from IIT Kanpur, is an expert in laser-material interactions and nanomaterials. She founded Greenmoksha.com to address climate change and promote sustainability. Her work bridges fundamental physics with cutting-edge applications. As a Global Faculty Advisor at R-Hub, she mentors young researchers in advanced materials and sustainable practices. Dr. Franklin is a passionate educator, researcher, and advocate for environmental responsibility.

Global Faculty Network​

Global Faculty Network