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Faiz Currim serves as Professor of Practice in Management Information Systems and Assistant Director of the INSITE: Center for Business Intelligence and Analytics at the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management. He joined the institution in 2011 after six years at the University of Iowa, having earned his PhD from the University of Arizona in 2004.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Management Information Systems, University of Arizona (2004)
Dr. Currim's research focuses on data modeling, security, privacy, and specialized management of healthcare, temporal, and spatial data systems. His work bridges database theory with practical applications in urban mobility, patient care, and workplace wellbeing through advanced techniques including deep learning, network science, and big data analytics. Current projects address real-world challenges in healthcare analytics and smart city infrastructure.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong trends in applying artificial intelligence to healthcare cost prediction and urban transportation systems, with consistent use of heterogeneous data sources and machine learning frameworks across diverse domains from patient monitoring to bike-sharing optimization.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Best Paper Award at IEEE 2nd International Smart Cities Conference (2016)
Dr. Currim directs the INSITE center's initiatives in business intelligence while teaching core courses including Enterprise Data Management and Business Data Communications. His academic leadership spans curriculum development in data security, XML schema, and spatial database applications, with active collaboration across healthcare and urban planning domains.
He maintains leadership roles in professional organizations including the Association for Information Systems (AIS), INFORMS, and Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), driving interdisciplinary research through the INSITE center's industry partnerships and analytics projects.
