Data Analysis Consultation

Browse the sections below to learn more about the full range of data analysis consulting services available through the Data Science Core. To schedule a consultation, please contact the team member of your choice using the email links provided below.

Dr. Yufeng Zheng

Data Science Core Director

601-815-7908

yzheng@umc.edu

Expertise:

  • Image Analysis, Pattern Recognition, Deep Learning, AI Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD), Large Language Models (LLMs).

Services:

  • General machine learning / AI research consultation.
  • Advice for AI agentic tools such as AI coding.
  • Discussion for potential research collaboration.

Dr. Jingyi (Catherine) Shi

Data Science Core Associate Director

662-325-7136

jshi@math.msstate.edu

Expertise:

  • Applied Statistics, Supervised Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Selection, Health Informatics, Knowledge Extraction and Representation, AI Software Development.

Services:

  • Run data analysis for data exploration or modeling.
  • Provide general solutions for data-driven projects.
  • Discuss potential mentorship or collaborations. 

Dr. Felix Twum

Data Science Core Associate Director

601-266-5437

Felix.Twum@usm.edu

Expertise:

  • Chronic disease epidemiology, infectious disease modeling, study design, Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Health. 

Services:

  • Epidemiologic Study Design Consultation: Guidance on selecting the most appropriate study design based on your research question, data needs, and feasibility. 
  • Study Optimization Support: Assistance with designing studies to reduce measurement error, address confounding, and select appropriate statistical methods for analysis to strengthen validity and interpretability of findings.