Category Archives: Faculty Features

The Not-So-Lazy Days of Summer: Jalal Sarabadani and WritingChex

Jalal Sarabadani presenting at the 2024 SpartUp Pitch Jam. Photo by Robert C. Bain.
Jalal Sarabadani presenting at the 2024 SpartUp Pitch Jam. Photo by Robert C. Bain.


In San José State University’s Lucas College of Business, faculty like Jalal Sarabadani demonstrate their impactfulness in a multitude of ways. Sarabadani, an assistant professor in the School of Information Systems and Technology (SISTech), demonstrates his impactfulness through innovation, collaboration and preparation. This summer he devoted his time to a variety of projects that may soon pay dividends on multiple fronts.  Continue Reading…

Taking Community Leadership to the Next Level: Stoyu Ivanov and Meghna Virick Join PremierOne Credit Union Board

Ivanov and Virick selected for PremiereOne Board

At Lucas College of Business, we’re not just about teaching business; we’re about living it, breathing it, and giving back to our community. That’s why we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate two of our own, Meghna Virick, professor and associate dean for faculty and research and Stoyu Ivanov, professor of finance, as they step into impactful new roles on the Board of PremierOne Credit Union.  Continue Reading…

Unlocking the Power of Words: How Native vs. Non-Native Product Descriptions Influence Online Sales and AI Detection

Ming Zhou and Shaonan Tian

In their recent academic paper, “How Texts Confuse Online Buyers: Quantifying Text Quality of Online Product Descriptions,” researchers from San José State University’s Lucas College, Ming Zhou and Shaonan Tian, alongside Yang Sun from Park University, dive deep into the ways product descriptions can make or break consumer engagement and online sales. This study is a prime example of applied research with direct industry impact, offering actionable insights for e-commerce platforms and retailers.

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A Summer of Learning: Tanvi Kothari’s Global Conference Highlights

Professor Tanvi Kothari

This summer was a whirlwind of conferences and worldwide workshops for Tanvi Kothari, Lucas College, and Graduate School of Business MBA program director and professor in the School of Global Innovation & Leadership. She was busier than ever, adding to her academic adventures. 

“These experiences not only enriched my academic prowess but also brought me fresh insights and innovative teaching methods for the classroom,” said Kothari. 

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