Kailas Venkitasubramanian, Ph.D.

Dr. Kailas Venkitasubramanian leads the data science practice of the Charlotte Urban institute in his role as director of research analytics. As an engineer turned social scientist, who metamorphosed as a data scientist over the years,  Dr. Venkitasubramanian works at the intersection of social science disciplines, including public policy, sociology, public health and education with a keen interest in quantitative analytical methods.

He manages the data infrastructure of the Institute where he also supports and mentors staff and students to innovate in research methods and tools, and helps keep the Institute’s research on the cutting edge. Prior to his current role, Dr. Venkitasubramanian served as the interim director of survey research services at the Urban Institute. Previously, he taught statistics in the College of Education and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UNC Charlotte, and coordinated a campus-wide professional development program on data science and research methods.

When he’s not working, he likes to write, ride motorcycles or make photographs.