Dr. Lu joined the faculty of SUNY Geneseo in Fall 2023. He teaches undergraduate courses in Introductory and Advanced Data Analytics as well as Programming for Data Analytics, and at the graduate level he offers Managerial Economic Analysis. In addition, Dr. Lu has been actively engaged in curriculum development, contributing to the design and implementation of new Data Analytics courses and a Data Analytics microcredential, expanding opportunities for students to build applied skills in the field.
Before coming to Geneseo, Dr. Lu gained professional experience at the Office of Data Analytics in the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. In this role, he developed practical expertise in data analysis and business insights that continue to inform his teaching and research.
Most recently, Dr. Lu was honored with the Positive Societal Impact Award (2025) from the Business Advisory Council (BAC), recognizing his contributions to student learning, community engagement, and the broader impact of data analytics education.
Education
| PhD. Economics, University at Albany, Albany NY, August 2023 |
| MSc. Economics, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta GA, December 2016 |
| BSc. Economics and Finance, Minzu University of China, Beijing, July 2013 |
Publications
| Hounyo, U., Kakeu, J., & Lu, L. (2024). Heterogeneity in carbon intensity patterns: A subsampling approach. Energy Economics, 138, 107819. |