Department head, is the author of several programming textbooks and lab software. His primary research interests are in software development and user interface design.
Simon Levy has research interests that include artificial intelligence, robotics, natural language, and the relationships among these three topics. Professor Levy enjoys writing software libraries to support research in neural networks and genetic algorithms
Rance Necaise specializes in parallel computing, computer networks, computer graphics and computer science education. His current research involves collaborative work focusing on parallel computing applications in Neuroscience and Physics. He is also writing a textbook for the Data Structures course.
Sara Sprenkle’s research interests include software testing, distributed systems, and empirical studies. Her current research focuses on automated testing of Web applications, including cost-effective approaches to generating test cases and determining that the application is correct.
Thomas Whaley has done research in program correctness, parallel algorithms for tree searching, and graph theory. His recent work has been on the ALSOS Digital Library for Nuclear Issues. This project has employed 21 computer science students using modern technologies for web-based database development.
