Frederick W. Faltin

Frederick W. Faltin is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Statistics at Virginia Tech's College of Science, serving as Director of Corporate Partnerships for the Academy of Data Science. His roles include bridging academic research with industry applications through collaborative projects and educational initiatives.

Education:

• S.B. in Mathematics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• M.S. in Operations Research and Mathematical Statistics, Cornell University

Research Interests: Focuses on process monitoring and control, manufacturing/service process improvement, and risk management. Specializes in statistical methodologies for quality assurance, including control charts, algorithmic process optimization, and failure mode analysis. Extends his expertise into healthcare analytics and software testing frameworks.

Publications & Contributions: Authored/co-edited influential works like Statistical Methods in Healthcare (2012) and Encyclopedia of Statistics in Quality & Productivity (2007). Recent research explores statistical engineering paradigms and defect rate paradoxes in supplier-customer dynamics.

Awards & Recognition:

• Fellow, American Statistical Association (ASA)
• Shewell Prize, American Society for Quality (ASQ)

Teaching & Outreach: Instructs CMDA 4864 (Senior Capstone in Data Analytics) and STAT 4214 (Advanced Regression Methods). Leads corporate partnerships to integrate industry needs into academic curricula. Office located at 312 Data and Decision Sciences, Blacksburg, VA.

Labs & Teams: Engaged in Virginia Tech's Academy of Data Science, fostering cross-disciplinary collaborations between academia and enterprise sectors.