{"id":24359,"date":"2024-08-21T13:24:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T17:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/?page_id=24359"},"modified":"2025-04-09T11:54:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T15:54:32","slug":"kamal-chawla","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/facultystaff\/kamal-chawla\/","title":{"rendered":"Kamal Chawla"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-image24359_d8fad5-36 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image24359_d8fad5-36\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/08\/Kamal-Chawla.jpg\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/08\/Kamal-Chawla-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Kamal Chawla portrait\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-24362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/08\/Kamal-Chawla-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/08\/Kamal-Chawla-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/08\/Kamal-Chawla-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/08\/Kamal-Chawla-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/08\/Kamal-Chawla-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/08\/Kamal-Chawla-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/08\/Kamal-Chawla-634x951.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/08\/Kamal-Chawla.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_6b6151-54, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_6b6151-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_6b6151-54\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_6b6151-54 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_6b6151-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_6b6151-54\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_6b6151-54 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_6b6151-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_6b6151-54\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading24359_6b6151-54 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_6b6151-54\"><strong>Assistant Professor of Education and Applied Quantitative Methods<\/strong><br><a href=\"mailto:kamal.chawla@maine.edu\">kamal.chawla@maine.edu<\/a><br>Phone: 207.581.2468<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bio:<\/strong> Dr. Kamal Chawla is a statistician, meta-analysis, and missing data specialist who serves as an Assistant Professor of Education &amp; Applied Quantitative Methods. His work is at the intersection of machine learning, missing data, and meta-analysis, and he is dedicated to leveraging advanced quantitative methods to address critical challenges in education. Dr. Chawla\u2019s research agenda is twofold: methodologically, he focuses on developing and refining research methods through data science and machine learning techniques to produce robust and unbiased outcomes. On the applied side, his research is centered on enhancing student learning in elementary and secondary classrooms by creating teaching strategies that are not only effective but also tailored to the diverse needs of individual students. By integrating these cutting-edge techniques, Dr. Chawla\u2019s work aims to bridge educational gaps, empower students from all backgrounds, and contribute to a more prosperous society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Chawla has extensively explored the intersection of meta-analysis and missing data, utilizing machine learning approaches to navigate and resolve complexities within large datasets. His vision for the future is to cultivate educational environments where every student feels acknowledged and empowered. With a deep awareness of cross-cultural perspectives, Dr. Chawla approaches teaching by carefully listening to his students and valuing their experiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in collaborating with Dr. Chawla, please feel free to email him.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_cf6b9e-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_cf6b9e-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_cf6b9e-b6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_cf6b9e-b6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_cf6b9e-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_cf6b9e-b6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_cf6b9e-b6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_cf6b9e-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_cf6b9e-b6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading24359_cf6b9e-b6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_cf6b9e-b6\"><strong>Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_fa1464-09, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_fa1464-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_fa1464-09\"]{display:block;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_fa1464-09 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_fa1464-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_fa1464-09\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_fa1464-09 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_fa1464-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_fa1464-09\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading24359_fa1464-09 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_fa1464-09\">Ph.D., 2024, Educational Statistics and Research Methods, University of Delaware, USA<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_1759be-84, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_1759be-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_1759be-84\"]{display:block;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_1759be-84 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_1759be-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_1759be-84\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_1759be-84 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_1759be-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_1759be-84\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading24359_1759be-84 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_1759be-84\">M.Sc., 2016, Industrial Mathematics and Informatics, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_a1339a-ee, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_a1339a-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_a1339a-ee\"]{display:block;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_a1339a-ee mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_a1339a-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_a1339a-ee\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_a1339a-ee img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_a1339a-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_a1339a-ee\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading24359_a1339a-ee wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_a1339a-ee\">B.Sc. (Honors), 2013, Mathematics, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_3b3aaf-07, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_3b3aaf-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_3b3aaf-07\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_3b3aaf-07 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_3b3aaf-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_3b3aaf-07\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_3b3aaf-07 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_3b3aaf-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_3b3aaf-07\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading24359_3b3aaf-07 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_3b3aaf-07\"><strong>Courses taught at 91¸£Àû<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EHD 690: Topics in Education &#8211; Doctoral Proseminar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EHD 573: Statistical Methods in Education I<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EHD 590: Educational Data Analysis and Visualization with R<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_5493c3-10, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_5493c3-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_5493c3-10\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_5493c3-10 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_5493c3-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_5493c3-10\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_5493c3-10 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24359_5493c3-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_5493c3-10\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading24359_5493c3-10 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24359_5493c3-10\"><strong>Sample publications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collier, Z., <strong>Chawla, K.<\/strong>, &amp; Soyoye, O. (2024). Optimizing Imputation for Educational Data: Exploring Training Partition and Missing Data Ratios. Journal of Experimental Education, <a href=\"https:\/\/doi-org.udel.idm.oclc.org\/10.1080\/00220973.2023.2287447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/doi-org.udel.idm.oclc.org\/10.1080\/00220973.2023.2287447<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collier, Z., Kong, M., Soyoye, O., <strong>Chawla, K.<\/strong>, Aviles, A., &amp; Payne, Y. (2023). Deep learning imputation for unbalanced and incomplete likert-type items. Journal of Education and Behavioral Statistics, <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3102\/10769986231176014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3102\/10769986231176014<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barbieri, C.A., Miller-Cotto, D., Clerjuste, S., &amp; <strong>Chawla, K.<\/strong> (2023). A meta-analysis of the worked examples effect on mathematics performance. Educational Psychology Review, 35(1), 11-43. <a href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1007\/s10648-023-09745-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1007\/s10648-023-09745-1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barbieri, C.A., Booth, J.L., &amp; <strong>Chawla, K.<\/strong> (2022). Let\u2019s be rational: Worked examples supplemented textbooks improve pre-algebra students\u2019 conceptual and fraction magnitude knowledge. Educational Psychology. 1-21. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/01443410.2022.2144142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/01443410.2022.2144142<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chawla, K.<\/strong>, Barbieri, C., Clerjuste, S., &amp; Miller-Cotto, D. (preprint). How to handle clustering in meta-analysis: Theoretical and Practical Considerations. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.17605\/OSF.IO\/8NB7P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.17605\/OSF.IO\/8NB7P<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chawla, K.<\/strong>, Soyoye, O., &amp; Collier, Z. (preprint). Multiple imputation with artificial intelligence: missing data in propensity score analysis. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.17605\/OSF.IO\/FHYMP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.17605\/OSF.IO\/FHYMP<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chawla, K.<\/strong>, Ali, U., &amp; van Rijn, P. (preprint). 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