Statistics Professor & Data Science Expert

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Md. Golam Rabbani

Phone: 940-***-****

Email: *********@**.***.***

Md. Golam Rabbani is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Information Science, specializing in Data Science at the University of North Texas. He holds advanced degrees in Statistics, Mathematical Sciences, and Information Science from the University of Dhaka, the University of Nottingham, and the University of North Texas. Before his doctoral studies, Mr. Rabbani served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, for over 18 years, where he specialized in statistical analysis, data science, and health care management. His academic expertise includes multivariate analysis, regression analysis, machine learning, and quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Mr. Rabbani has taught a range of core statistical courses, as mentioned. He has also provided consultancy to several national and international organizations, including the World Bank, ICDDRB Bangladesh and Plan International. His research interests are diverse, spanning public health, gender studies, and social impact. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, with a focus on topics such as statistical theories, child malnutrition, critical disease management, and the socio-economic impacts of health and social policies. Education:

Aug 2023 – Present

Aug 2021 – July 2023

(Transferred to

Information Science)

Sep 2018 – Sep 2019

PhD Candidate, Information Science (Concentration: Data Science) Department of Information Science, College of Information, University of North Texas, USA.

Ph.D. Student of Management Science (Decision Sciences) Department of Information Technology & Decision Sciences, G. Brint Ryan College of Business, University of North Texas, USA.

University of Nottingham, UK

MSc in Mathematical Sciences,

Dissertation: Fitting an Epidemic Model to Infectious Disease. May 2005 - Mar 2007 University of Dhaka, Bangladesh M.S. in Statistics (1

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Dissertation: Cox Proportional and Multi-state Hazard Model with an Application to Diabetes Mellitus Data of BIRDEM July 2000 - Apr 2005 University of Dhaka, Bangladesh B.Sc. in Statistics (1

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Project: The Risk of Occurring Jaundice Disease among Dhaka University Resident Students

Work Experiences:

May 2015 – Present

(on Study leave)

Associate Professor,

Department of Statistics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh Responsibilities: Teaching, Research, Hall Service, Advising, and Consulting (World Bank).

Aug 2010 – May 2015

Assistant Professor,

Department of Statistics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Oct 2007 — Aug 2010

Lecturer,

Department of Statistics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Jul 2007 – Oct 2007

Assistant Director,

Balance of Payment Subdivision, Statistics Department, Bangladesh Bank, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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Research

Interests:

• Statistical Modeling & Inference

• Machine Learning & Predictive Analytics

• Digital Health & Telemedicine Systems

• Health Disparities & Population Health

• Applied Econometrics & Policy Evaluation

Publications: • Alam, A., Rabbani, M. G., & Prybutok, V. R. (2026). Artificial Intelligence–Enabled Dementia Risk Prediction for Smart and Sustainable Healthcare: An Interpretable Machine Learning Study Using NHATS. Applied Sciences, 16(5), 2180.

Teaching: Courses Taught:

STAT H-102 Introduction to Probability

STAT H-103 Sampling Techniques

STAT H-202 Mathematical Statistics

STAT H-207 Advanced Calculus

STAT H-208 Economic Statistics

STAT H-301 Theory of Estimation

STAT H-304 Regression Analysis

STAT H-401 Multivariate Analysis

STAT H-402 Stochastic Processes

STAT H-407 Categorical Data Analysis

STAT MS-501 Advanced Multivariate Analysis

STAT MS-503 Design and Analysis of Experiment

BCIS 2610 Introduction to Computers

BCIS 3610 Basic Information Systems

DSCI 2710 Data Analysis with Spreadsheets

DSCI 3710 Business Statistics with Spreadsheets

DSCI 5180 Introduction to the Business Decision Process INFO 4306 Project Management for Information Systems INFO 4080 Research Methods and Evaluation

INFO 5000 Information and Knowledge Professions

INFO 5307 Knowledge Management Tools and Technologies Courses Taught in Business school:

• Business Statistics and Decision Theory (MBA)

Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka

• Probability and Statistics for Engineers (Undergrad) Institute of Information Technology, University of Dhaka Short Courses:

Training on SPSS for Professionals, Researchers (Conducted 12 Batches)

Hosted by: Talent Development, Human Resource, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR, B)

Training on Statistical Analysis using STATA (Conducted 28 Batches)

Hosted by: Talent Development, Human Resource, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR, B) 3 Md. Golam Rabbani

• Rabbani, M. G., Alam, A., & Prybutok, V. R. (2025). Digital Health Transformation Through Telemedicine (2020–2025): Barriers, Facilitators, and Clinical Outcomes—A Systematic Review and Meta- Analysis. Encyclopedia, 5(4), 206.

• Alam, A., Rabbani, M. G., Hossain, G., & Prybutok, V. Differential Privacy in AI-Driven Health Insurance Analytics: A Systematic Review of Methods, Effectiveness, and Regulatory Compliance. Effectiveness, and Regulatory Compliance.

• Rabbani, M. G., Alam, A., & Prybutok, V. R. (2025). Telehealth as a Sociotechnical System: A Systems Analysis of Adoption and Efficacy Among Older Adults Post-COVID-19. Systems, 13(10), 843.

• Alam, A., Rabbani, M. G., & Prybutok, V. R. (2025). Effectiveness, Adoption Determinants, and Implementation Challenges of ICT-Based Cognitive Support for Older Adults with MCI and Dementia: A PRISMA-Compliant Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2015– 2025). In Healthcare (Vol. 13, No. 12, p. 1421).

• Shabuz, Z. R., Rabbani, M. G., Afroz, F., Haque, M. E. (2025). Dominant predictors of postnatal care utilization among ever-married mothers of reproductive age in Bangladesh. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 25(1), 509.

• Joy, K. N. I., Mahmud, R., Rabbani, M. G., Islam, M. K., Saha, R., Fazal, S. M. A., ... & Kundu, N. C. (2021). Mask and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Associated Headache: A Cross-Sectional Study among the COVID-19 Time Physicians in Bangladesh. Headache Medicine Connections, 1(2), 12-22.

• Choudhury, M. R., Hassan, M. M., Kabir, M. E., Rabbani, M. G., Haq, S. A., & Rahman, M. K. (2018). An open-label clinical trial of thalidomide in NSAID-refractory ankylosing spondylitis. Modern Rheumatology, 28(4), 730-732.

• Islam, T., Rabbani, M. G., & Bari, W. (2016). Analyzing child malnutrition in Bangladesh: Generalized linear mixed model approach. Dhaka University Journal of Science, 64(2), 163-7.

• Khanam, P. A., Islam, M. A., Sayeed, M. A., Begum, T., Habib, S. H., Rabbani, M. G., ... & Khan, A. K. A. (2015). Risk of coronary heart disease in type 2 diabetes: a follow-up study of Bangladeshi population. Journal of Diabetology, 6(1), 3.

• Khanam, P.A., Ataharul Islam, M., Abu Sayeed, M., Begum, T., Golam Rabbani, M., Choudhury, S. and Mahtab, H. (2014). A Competing Risk Hazard Model for Complications of Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, 2, 1-11.

• Moloy D.J., Chowdhury M.H., Paul G.K., Rabbani M.G. (2013). A Study on the Demographic, Socio-economic and Cultural Determinants 4 Md. Golam Rabbani

of Childbearing in Bangladesh: South Asian Journal of Population and Health, Vol 6, No.1& 2, pp 65-78.

• Chowdhury M.H., Rabbani M.G. (2013). Fitting of Polynomial Models to Age Pattern of Fertility in Bangladesh: Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 3, No. 2, pp 439-449.

• Hossain M.Z., Afroz N., Rabbani M.G. (2010). Causes of Vaccine- Preventable Childhood Diseases in Dhaka City Slums, Bangladesh: South Asian Journal of Population and Health, Vol 3, No. 2, pp 165-170.

• Saha A.K, Shabuz Z.R, Uddin A.R, Rabbani M.G (2010), Treatment Seeking Behavior of Married Adolescents in Rural Bangladesh: South Asian Journal of Population and Health, Vol 3, No. 2, pp 181-190.

• Sharmin S., Rabbani M.G., Bari W. (2010). Risk Factors for Diabetes Mellitus: A Population-based study, The Dhaka University Journal of Science, Vol 57, No.2, pp 205-209.

• Tabassum, M. R., Gias, A. U., Kamal, M. M., Muctadir, H. M., Ibrahim, M., Shakir, A. K., Imran A, Islamm S, Rabbani MG, Khaled SM, Islam MS. ... & Begum, Z. (2010). Comparative Study of Statistical Skin Detection Algorithms for Sub-Continental Human Images: Information Technology Journal,1008.4206.

• Khaled, S. M., Saiful Islam, M., Rabbani, M. G., Tabassum, M. R., Gias, A. U., Kamal, M. M., Muctadir H. M., Shakir A. K., Imran, A. (2009, November). Combinatorial Color Space Models for Skin Detection in Sub-Continental Human Images: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg IVIC 2009, LNCS 5857, pp. 532-542.

Conference:

Conference Presented

• Rabbani, M. G., "Seeking Loyalty & Assessing Heterogeneity After Service Failure: Airline Travelers’ Post-Complaint Response." Decision Science Institute (DSI) 2022 Annual Conference, Houston, Texas, Nov 19-21, 2022.

• Rabbani, M. G., “A Moderated Mediation Approach to Service Recovery Post-Complaints in Airlines," DSI 2023 Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, Nov 18-20, 2023.

• Rabbani, M. G., Alam, A., and Prybutok, V., "Impact of the Digital Divide on Telehealth Adoption Among Older Adults: A Systematic Review" DSI 2024 Annual Conference, Phoenix, Arizona, Nov 23-25, 2024.

• Rabbani, M. G., and Prybutok, V., "Passenger Satisfaction in Response to Service Failure Complaints in Airlines" DSI 2024 Annual Conference, Phoenix, Arizona, Nov 23-25, 2024.

• Rabbani, M. G., and Prybutok, V., "Disparities in STEM Degree Attainment & Master's Student Satisfaction: Enhancing Educational Equity" DSI 2024 Annual Conference, Phoenix, Arizona, Nov 23-25, 2024.

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• Rabbani, M. G., Alam, A., and Prybutok, V., "Navigating the Future of Digital Health: A Systematic Review of Telemedicine Barriers & Facilitators" DSI 2025 Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida, Nov 22- 24, 2025.

• Rabbani, M. G., Alam, A., and Prybutok, V., "Unlocking Telehealth: A Machine Learning Exploration of Adoption Predictors" DSI 2025 Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida, Nov 22-24, 2025.

• Alam, A., Rabbani, M. G., and Prybutok, V., "A Machine Learning Framework for Dementia Risk Prediction (2011–2022)" DSI 2025 Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida, Nov 22-24, 2025. Professional

Consultation:

2024-2026

National Science Foundation (NSF) / Council of Graduate Schools

(CGS) Broadening Participation in STEM Graduate Degrees and the U.S. STEM Workforce NSF Grant No. 2336484 Subaward Total: $45,000

(2024–2027)

Role: Research Associate

Institution: University of North Texas

Project Director: Dr. Victor R. Prybutok

• Contributed to the design and implementation of an NSF-funded national initiative aimed at increasing participation, retention, and workforce readiness of underrepresented students in STEM graduate education.

• Supported research design, data collection, analysis, and reporting aligned with NSF objectives on graduate education pathways and workforce development.

• Assisted with budget planning, IRB coordination, and institutional reporting requirements under CGS and NSF guidelines. 2020- 2021

As a Statistics Expert with DevStat Servicios, funded by the World Bank, I supported the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics in implementing the National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS). I provided expert guidance to senior officials, enhancing data collection, analysis, and capacity-building for improved national statistical systems.

2019-2020

As a Statistician, directed a program on “Padma Multipurpose Bridge: Impacts on Lives and Livelihoods of Project Affected People” conducted by the Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project, Setu Bhaban, and Institute of Social Welfare and Research, University of Dhaka.

2015-2016

As a Lead Researcher, directed a program on “Priyo Baba (Dear Father) Campaign: To adapt and pilot a new fatherhood in Bangladesh” conducted by the Center for Men and Masculinities Studies (CMMS), Bangladesh.

As a Lead Consultant conducted a program on “Sexual Violence 6 Md. Golam Rabbani

against Women and Girls in Dhaka City” sponsored by Plan International, Bangladesh.

2014-2015

As a consultant conducted research titled “Understanding Construction of Masculinities at Institution and Extreme Poor Households in Rural Bangladesh” under FSUP-H Project of CARE, Bangladesh

As a consultant conducted research titled “Action Research using Community Dialogue facilitation Tool on Violence Against Women, Gender Equality and Women Empowerment” financed by Department of Women Affairs and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

As a consultant, conducted research titled “Assessing Violence Against Women (VAW) Victims Health Care Need Assessment and Engendering HIS Data Sources” financed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and World Health Organization (WHO) 2013-2014

Team Leader of the research team for conducting a Fieldwork survey on Water Scarcity in Bangladesh and South Asia, in collaboration with the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), funded by the Norwegian Embassy in Dhaka.

Research Analyst of a research team for analyzing data on Boys, Masculinities and Pathways to Violence: A Comparative Study among Boys in Dhaka and Kathmandu, conducted by the Centre for Men and Masculinities Studies, Dhaka.

2012-2013

Chief Statistician of the research team for conducting a comprehensive study on the Real Estate Sector of Bangladesh sponsored by the Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh

(REHAB).

Researcher on a topic, Statistical Analysis on Migration and Environmental change in Bangladesh 2012, Funded by Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit (RMMRU), Dhaka, Bangladesh. Honors &

Awards:

• UNT COB Dean's Ph.D. Student Travel Scholarships, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.

• UNT Toulouse Graduate School (TGS) Academic Achievement, 2021, 2022, 2023.

• UNT TGS Summer Grant, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.

• MSc studentships grant from Bangabandhu Science & Technology Fellowship Trust, Science & Technology Ministry, Bangladesh.

(September 2018 – September 2019).

Professional

Association:

• Member, Decision Science Institute, USA

• Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences

(INFORMS)

• Bangladesh Statistical Association (BSA)

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• Dhaka University Statistics Department Alumni Association References:

1. Dr. Victor R. Prybutok,

Vice Provost for Graduate Education &

Regents Professor of Decision Sciences,

Department of Information Technology and Decision Sciences G. Brint Ryan College of Business, University of North Texas, USA Phone: 940-***-****

Email: ********@***.***

2. Dr. Pretom Roy Ovi

Assistant Professor,

The Anuradha and Vikas Sinha Department of Data Science College of Information

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas-76203, USA Cell: 443-***-****

Email: *********.***@***.***

3. Dr. Tozammel Hossain

Assistant Professor,

The Anuradha and Vikas Sinha Department of Data Science College of Information

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas-76203, USA Cell: 434-***-****

Email: ***********.*******@***.***

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