The W. Frank Barton School of Business is home to some of the best programs, brightest
minds and biggest opportunities in Kansas. From the largest selection of AACSB-accredited
programs in the state to the limitless opportunities for applied learning in Kansas'
business hub, Barton School students have everything they need for career success
The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has announced the
hiring of three new faculty members within the college. These new members of the Barton
team will bring a wide breadth of industry knowledge and innovative research to their
department.
“Our new faculty members bring strong academic and applied learning backgrounds that
make them a great fit for the Barton School,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, Dean of the Barton
School. “Their interests and expertise in business analytics and IT innovation will
be a great asset to the college and our students looking to propel our world forward.”
Meet the newest Barton faculty:
Mohammad Najjar Assistant Professor, Management Information Systems
Najjar joins the Barton School after eight years of teaching experience and five years
of practical experience in systems analysis and development. His research interests
include in information systems services, information management, data monetization,
information assurance and IT-enabled innovation adoption. Najjar’s research has been
published in the European Journal of Information Systems, MIS Quarterly Executive
and Information Technology & People. He received his doctorate in MIS from the University
of Memphis.
Justin Keeler Clinical Associate Professor, Business Analytics
Before joining the world of academia, Keeler spent 15 years in corporate analytics
and finance leadership as well as small business ownership. Along with his business
background, Keeler has expertise in statistics and coding (R and Python). As an associate
professor, he works to help students analyze the story of data patterns to solve problems
with practical and informed decisions. His research specialties include decision-making,
machine learning, and sentiment analysis, with a particular focus on remote work dynamics
and user-technology interfaces. Keeler earned his doctorate in Management from Oklahoma
State University.
Murtaza Nasir Assistant Professor, Business Analytics
As a former manager and entrepreneur in various industries, Nasir is a proponent of
application and theory when it comes to academics. His research interests are in machine
learning and data mining particularly in the areas of healthcare, finance and operational
predictive and prescriptive analytics. His work has received regional and national
awards from Decision Sciences Institute, Northeast Decision Sciences Institute and
the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences. Nasir has been
published in many industry-leading journals. He received his doctorate in Management
Science from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
“Applied learning is so important to the Shocker experience,” said Dr. Sue Abdinnour,
Director of the Master of Science in Business Analytics and Chair of the Finance,
Real Estate and Decision Sciences Department. “Having educators with practical knowledge
like Murtaza, Justin and Mohammad will enhance the applied opportunities for their
students.”
