Hello! I’m Faezeh Soleimani, and I’ve been an enthusiastic member of the Ball State University family as an Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences since September 2021. I teach a broad range of courses in data science, data analytics, and mathematics, allowing me to share my love for these fields with curious minds at BSU. I earned my Ph.D. in Mathematics/Data Science from The University of Texas at Arlington, where I also completed a second master’s degree in mathematics/data science in 2020. My academic journey is enriched by a master’s degree in operations research and a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics. My research is driven by a passion for optimization, machine learning, data mining, numerical analysis, and mathematical modeling. I’m interested in exploring new ideas, solving challenging problems, and contributing to advancements in these exciting areas.