Category: Faculty & Staff Spotlights

Ming Zhang

Prof. Ming Zhang Excites Students About Potential for Computer Vision Ming Zhang Assistant Professor, Computer Science PhD, Utah State University; BS, Shandong University, China What is your area of expertise? I focus on computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Please tell us about your work. Can you share any current research or recent publications? […]

Joshua Enxing

Lecturer, Computer Science Statistical Programmer, Phastar BA, Boston University; MS, University of Connecticut; MS, Tufts University What is your area of expertise? My areas of expertise are applied mathematics, specifically data science and machine learning, parametric and non-parametric statistics, and numerical linear algebra/numerical analysis. Please tell us about your work. Can you share any current […]

Dr. Vijay Kanabar

Prof. Vijay Kanabar on BU MET’s Distinguished History in IT Project Management Education Dr. Vijay Kanabar Associate Professor, Director, Project Management PhD, University of Manitoba; MS, Florida Institute of Technology (Computer Science); MBA, Webber College; BS, University of Madras, India; PMP (Project Management Professional), Project Management Institute; CSM (Certified ScrumMaster), Scrum Alliance What is your […]

Dr. Suresh Kalathur

Professor relishes training students for field that “never stops changing” Dr. Suresh Kalathur Assistant Professor of Computer Science; Director of Analytics Programs PhD, MA, Brandeis University; MS, Indian Institute of Technology; BS, National Institute of Technology (India) What is your area of expertise? My main areas of expertise are programming languages and analytics. I help […]

Yuting Zhang

Prof. Yuting Zhang regularly enhances cybersecurity curriculum to maintain cutting edge We’re pleased to announce that Dr. Yuting Zhang has been named Director of Cybersecurity programs. Read more about this exciting appointment. Yuting Zhang Assistant Professor, Computer Science Director, Cybersecurity PhD, Boston University; MS, BS, University of Science and Technology Beijing What is your area of expertise? As the […]

Jack Polnar

Lecturer Brings Real-World Data Analysis Expertise to Students in Classroom Jack Polnar Lecturer, Computer Science; Data Management Specialist, Newton Public Schools MS, BS, Boston University (MET’03, MET’08) What is your area of expertise? My primary background is in relational database management, business intelligence, data analysis and systems analysis. I have worked in the industry for […]

Eric Braude

Professor Eric Braude Relishes Collaborations with Students and Alums Eric Braude Associate Professor and Director of Digital Learning, Computer Science PhD, Columbia University; MS, University of Miami; MS, University of Illinois; BSc, University of Natal What is your area of expertise? Artificial intelligence (which includes machine learning) and software engineering. Tell us about your work—can […]

Marcia Yates

Software Architect and Lecturer Marcia Yates Works on Medical Devices that Sustain Life and Provide Advanced Patient Care Marcia Yates Lecturer, Computer Science Principal Software Architect in the Medical Device Industry MS in Computer Science (MET’90) What is your area of expertise? For many years, I have been a high-tech executive in roles like chief […]

Dawson Lee Williams

Holder of Multiple Cellular and Satellite Data Communications Patents Brings Expertise to Students Dawson Lee Williams Lecturer, Computer Science; Chief of Research & Product Development for Plum Laboratories MBA, Emory University; MS in Computer Information Systems (MET’13) Dawson Lee Williams is a BU MET faculty member who first got to know the college as a […]

Farshid Alizadeh-Shabdiz

BU MET Professor with Deep Industry Experience Holds 57 Patents Licensed by Apple, Google and Others Dr. Farshid Alizadeh-Shabdiz Associate Professor of the Professional Practice PhD, George Washington University; MBA, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Alfred P. Sloan School of Management); MSEE, Tehran University; BSEE, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran What is your area […]