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Ken Black serves as Professor of Decision Sciences in the College of Business at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, where he has maintained a 29-year tenure characterized by academic leadership and teaching excellence.
His educational foundation includes dual doctoral credentials:
- Ph.D. in Management Science
- Ph.D. in Educational Research
Research focuses on quality improvement systems with specialized Six Sigma Black Belt certification. His scholarly work spans decision sciences, operations management, and statistical quality control methodologies, emphasizing practical business applications. Current investigations center on process optimization frameworks and data-driven decision systems within organizational contexts.
Professional recognition includes:
- Piper Award for outstanding teaching at UHCL
- Outstanding Educator Award from Southwest Region's Decision Sciences Institute
With over twenty journal articles, twenty-five conference presentations, and three textbooks, his publication record demonstrates consistent contribution to business education. Administrative service includes presidency of UHCL's Council of Professors. Though not leading a formal research laboratory, his Six Sigma expertise drives consulting projects focused on operational excellence in quality management systems.
