Meet Our Expert Faculty in the Pathway to Computing Program

Jing Wang, PhD
Director of the Pathway to Computing Program, Professor of Instruction
Teaching Interests: Program Design, Programming Concepts, Computer Animation, Ethical Issues and Professional Conduct
Research Interests: Computer Animation, Broadening Participation in Computing, Undergraduate Computer Science and Engineering Education

James Anderson, PhD
Associate Professor of Instruction
Teaching Interests: Programming Languages, Engineering Design, Software Engineering, Ethics
Research Interests: Blockchain Technology to Improve and Secure Supply Chains

Isabela M. Hildago, PhD
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Teaching Interests: Human-Computer Interaction, Databases, Programming
Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction, Programming Languages

Alessio Gaspar, PhD
Associate Professor
Teaching Interests: Programming (Java, C, Python, JavaScript)
Research Interests: Evolutionary Algorithms, Computing Education Research, Computer Assisted Learning, Intelligent Tutoring Systems

Shaun Canavan, PhD
Associate Professor
Teaching Interests: Affective Computing, Biometrics, Computer Vision, Image Processing, Pattern Recognition, Human-Computer Interaction
Research Interests: Affective Computing, Computer Vision, Image Processing, Pattern Recognition, Human-Computer Interaction

Srinivas Katkoori, PhD
Professor
Teaching Interests: VLSI Design and CAD, Embedded Systems, Hardware Security, FPGA Synthesis
Research Interests: VLSI Design, Electronic Design Automation, Hardware Security, Computer System Design, VLSI Testing and Fault Tolerance

Ken Christensen, PhD
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Professor and Associate Chair of Undergraduate Affairs
Teaching Interests: Computer Networks, Senior Project Capstone Design
Research Interests: The Intersection of Networks and Energy in the Area of Energy-Efficient Computing and Communications Systems, Application of Communications to Improving the Storage, Distribution, and Use of Energy in Small Grids

Marbin Pazos-Revilla, PhD
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Teaching Interests: Programming Languages; Computer Networks; I.T. infrastructure; Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Research Interests: Cybersecurity, cyber-physical systems, internet of things, engineering education