David Zeng

David Zeng is an Associate Professor at Dakota State University's College of Business & Information Systems. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine, an MBA from the Merage School of Business (UCI), and an M.S.C.S. from California State University, Long Beach. His research focuses on predictive analytics, deep learning, AI applications in organizations, and business intelligence, published in top-tier journals like MIS Quarterly. He directs the Center for Business Analytics Research (CBAR) and has secured grants from both internal and external funding sources.

• Education:
• Ph.D., University of California, Irvine
• M.B.A., Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine
• M.S.C.S., California State University, Long Beach

Dr. Zeng’s teaching interests include programming for data analytics (Python), strategy for AI integration in organizations, and business intelligence visualization. He received the 2020 Merrill D. Hunter Award for Excellence in Research, recognizing his scholarly contributions. His work bridges theoretical research and applied AI solutions for organizational decision-making.

• Labs/Teams: Director, Center for Business Analytics Research (CBAR)