About Tufts University

Dr. Gerald S. Brown serves as Part-time Senior Lecturer at the Gordon Institute of Tufts University, where he specializes in process improvement and supply chain management. His professional experience includes positions at IBM-France and Andersen Consulting, bringing practical industry expertise to his academic role. At Tufts, he teaches courses focusing on data analytics, process improvement methodologies, and supply chain optimization. His teaching approach combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, as demonstrated in his Coursera course "Hypothesis Testing with Python and Excel," which has enrolled over 3,000 students. The course reflects his expertise in applying statistical methods to business problems, teaching fundamental concepts of hypothesis testing using both Excel and Python. His work emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making in modern business environments, particularly in supply chain management and process optimization contexts.

Julia Hilbrands serves as a nutrition educator at Tufts University's Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, where she specializes in teaching practical approaches to healthy eating and dietary planning. Her expertise focuses on helping individuals understand and implement balanced nutrition principles in their daily lives. Through her Coursera course "Building a Healthy Plate," she guides students through the fundamentals of creating nutritious meals, understanding portion sizes, and making informed food choices. Her teaching methodology combines scientific evidence with practical, real-world applications, making complex nutrition concepts accessible to diverse audiences. She emphasizes the importance of sustainable dietary changes and cultural adaptability in nutrition planning. Her course has received positive feedback for its clear, practical approach to nutrition education, helping students develop lifelong healthy eating habits through evidence-based strategies and practical meal planning techniques.

Dr. Kishore K. Pochampally serves as Professor of Quantitative Studies, Operations and Project Management at Southern New Hampshire University and Part-time Senior Lecturer at Tufts University's Gordon Institute. His academic journey includes postdoctoral work at MIT's Sloan School of Management, a Ph.D. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Northeastern University, and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology in India. His expertise spans lean six sigma, business analytics, project management, and operations management, earning him two nominations for SNHU's teaching excellence award. He holds prestigious certifications including Six Sigma Black Belt (ASQ), Project Management Professional (PMP®), and Certified Analytics Professional (CAP®). His research impact is evidenced by citations across six continents and four published books in six sigma, reliability analysis, supply chain design, and design of experiments. Through his Coursera course "Hypothesis Testing with Python and Excel," he helps students master data analysis techniques while conducting corporate workshops on lean six sigma and project management, training professionals for PMP® and six sigma certification exams.