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Rong Zheng serves as an Associate Professor of Decision Sciences within the Economics and Decision Sciences department at Western Illinois University's College of Business and Technology. She joined WIU in August 2017 following completion of her Ph.D. at the University of Alabama, maintaining her office in Stipes Hall 430F.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Applied Statistics, University of Alabama (2017)
- M.S. in Applied Statistics, University of Alabama
- B.S. in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Henan University, China
Dr. Zheng's research centers on advanced statistical methodologies with emphasis on Statistical Quality Control and Nonparametric Statistics. Her work in Finite Mixture Models and Model-based Clustering bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in Data Mining, Text Mining, and complex data analysis. She actively develops innovative approaches for data classification and statistical modeling under real-world constraints.
Her publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to statistical methodology, particularly in adapting clustering techniques for measurement inconsistencies (2020) and advancing distribution-free quality control charts (2016). These works reflect her dual focus on theoretical rigor in nonparametric statistics and practical implementation in industrial quality management systems.
Dr. Zheng engages students through applied projects and academic competitions while teaching courses including DS303 (Applied Business Forecasting), DS490(G) (Statistical Software in R/SAS), DS503 (Business Statistics), DS533 (Forecasting), and DS560 (Categorical Data Analysis), utilizing integrated lecture-lab formats to develop practical analytical skills.
