Dr. Jiang ‘John’ Li
Program Chair | Data Science Educator | Analytics Expert
About Me
I serve as Program Chair for the M.S. in Business Analytics and B.S. in Analytics, and Lead Faculty for the M.S. in Data Analytics at Franklin University. My unique background combines industry experience as a Data Scientist in the insurance sector with academic research that includes a publication in Nature journal from my physics research at Ohio State University.
Currently, my research focuses on Learning Analytics, exploring how data can transform educational outcomes. I bring this dual perspective of industry practice and academic rigor to analytics education, helping students become effective problem-solvers in real-world contexts.
Professional Background
🎓 Current Academic Role - Program Chair: M.S. Business Analytics & B.S. Analytics - Lead Faculty: M.S. Data Analytics - Achievement: Led Business Analytics program to #8 national ranking (TechGuide)
🏢 Industry Experience - Data Scientist in Insurance Industry - Real-world analytics modeling and implementation - Expertise in Excel, SQL, Python, R, and Tableau
🔬 Research Foundation - Physics research at Ohio State University - Published in Nature journal - Current focus: Learning Analytics and educational data science
Teaching Philosophy
Rather than focusing on specific tools, I emphasize the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies. Analytics tools evolve rapidly, but fundamental methodologies remain stable. My students learn to be problem-solvers first, then apply appropriate tools to solve those problems.
This approach prepares students for the reality that whatever software is popular today may be different in five years, but strong analytical thinking and adaptability will always be valuable.
Connect With Me
Whether you’re interested in Franklin’s analytics programs, exploring research collaborations, or seeking analytics expertise, I’d love to hear from you.