Mirsad Hadzikadic

Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Southern Methodist University

Courses Taught: Network Science DSBA 6326, Complex Adaptive Systems DSBA 6322, Applied Machine Learning DSBA 6156, Data Science for Social Good DTSC 4301/4302

Biography:

Dr. Mirsad Hadzikadic serves as the Graduate Program Director (GPD) for the Data Science and Business Analytics (DSBA) program at UNC Charlotte’s School of Data Science, a position that plays a crucial role in maintaining the program’s excellence. In this capacity, he oversees important aspects such as curricular revisions, program outcome evaluations, and admissions reviews. His primary responsibility involves coordinating activities for the strategic design and implementation of the graduate program’s curriculum. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of the School of Data Science, the GPD holds a key leadership position in the School of Data Science.

Dr. Mirsad Hadzikadic is also the Director of the Complex Systems Institute. He was the founding Dean of UNC Charlotte’s College of Computing and Informatics, founding Executive Director of the Data Science Initiative, and Chair of the Department of Computer Science. Dr. Hadzikadic’s research is centered on Complex Adaptive Systems, Simulation and Modeling, Health Informatics, Population Health, Data Mining/Analytics, and Cognitive Science//Neuroeconomics.