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James Arthur
Associate Professor,
Dept of Computer Science
Email:
arthur@vt.edu
Phone:
540-231-7538
Faculty Homepage
Ph.D., 1983, Computer Science, M.S., Computer Science, Purdue University; M.S., 1979, Computer Science, University of Houston; M.A.,B.S. 1973, Mathematics, University of North Carolina, Greensboro.
Dr. James Arthur's primary research interests are in software engineering and parallel computation. He has also worked with the Navy. His work included Navy Collaborative Integrated Information Technology Initiative (NAVCIITI), "Network Systems Interoperability." 2000-2002, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, "Future Operating Systems Transition for the Tomahawk and UAV Programs." 1998-1999, National Aeronautical and Space Administration. "Empirical Methods for the Study of Software Engineering." 1994-1996, and the Department of Defense. "The Evaluation of Software Quality: An Empirical Investigation." 1990-1996. Other professional Experiences include Interim Department Head of Computer Science at Virginia Tech, an Advisor to the U.S. Navy with the Commonality Working Group, an Academic Associate for Shell Oil Company, a Systems Analyst for Drilco, Inc, and a Programmer/Analyst for Drexel Furniture Company. Dr. Arthur has been awarded the Virginia Tech Alumni Teaching Award, 1990, Virginia Tech College of Arts and Sciences Teaching Award, 1987, 1990 and the Virginia Tech Computer Science Teaching Award, 1985, 1988, 1989.
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Shawn Bohner
Associate Professor, Dept of Computer Science
Email: sbohner@vt.edu
Phone:
540-231-1132
Faculty Homepage
Ph.D., 1995, Information Technology and Engineering, George Mason University; M.S., 1986, Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University; B.S., 1984, Computer Science, University of Maryland.
Dr. Shawn Bohner is a META Group Research Fellow and is a recognized authority on software impact analysis, maintenance, modernization, and reengineering. His current research interests include software maintenance and evolution, software impact analysis, information technology measurement (performance and value), and software architecture. Areas of Interest: Software Engineering. |
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Luiz DaSilva
Associate Professor, Dept of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Teaches ECE4500 - Fundamentals of Computer Systems
Email: ldasilva@vt.edu
Phone: 703-535-3466
Faculty Homepage
Ph.D., 1998; M.S., 1988; B.S., 1986, Electrical Engineering, The University of Kansas.
Luiz A. DaSilva joined Virginia Tech’s Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in 1998, where he is now an Associate Professor. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Kansas and previously worked for IBM for six years. Dr. DaSilva's research interests focus on performance and resource management in wireless mobile networks and Quality of Service (QoS) issues. He is currently involved in funded research projects in the areas of QoS interoperability and policy-based network management, application of game theory to model mobile ad-hoc networks (MANETs), heterogeneous MANETs employing smart antennas, and pervasive computing, among others. Dr. DaSilva has published over forty refereed papers in journals and major conferences in the communications and computer areas. Current and recent research sponsors include NSF, the Office of Naval Research, the U.S. Customs Services, Intel, and Microsoft Research, among others. He is a member of the Center for Wireless Communications (CWT), associated faculty at the Mobile and Portable Radio Research Group (MPRG), and a member of the Governing Board of the NSF-funded Integrated Research and Education in Advanced Networking (IREAN) program at Virginia Tech. Dr. DaSilva is a senior member of IEEE, a member of ASEE, and a past recipient of the ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education New Faculty Fellow award. He frequently teaches distance and distributed courses on network architecture and protocols and on mobile and wireless networking. |
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Csaba Egyhazy
Associate Professor,
Dept of Computer Science
Teaches CS5044 - Object-Oriented Programming with
Java
Email: egyhazy@cs.vt.edu
Phone:
703-538-8372
Faculty Homepage
Ph.D., 1976, Operations Research; M.S., 1974, Operations Research, Case Western Reserve University; B.S., 1972, Civil Engineering, Case Institute of Technology.
Dr.Egyhazy's research interests include:
Heterogeneous distributed DBMS; transparent access
to multiple database systems; query optimization
in distributed database systems; database
security.
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Parviz Ghandforoush
Professor, Dept
of Business Information
Technology, Managing Director of the Master of Information Technology program, and Director of the Northern Virginia Center M.B.A. Program
Teaches BIT5594 - Web Applications and Electronic Commerce
Email: parviz@vt.edu
Phone:
703-538-8410
Faculty Homepage
Ph.D., 1980, Management Science, Texas Tech University; M.B.A., 1977; B.S., 1974, Electrical Engineering, University of Texas.
Dr. Parviz Ghandforoush
has over 25 years of research, teaching,
administrative, and professional experience in
information technology and management science and
is the co-author of the textbook Management
Science for Decision Makers. He has published
in refereed academic and professional publications
in the areas of decision and optimization models,
decision support systems in complex environments,
sequencing and scheduling, staffing models, and
simulation of organizational operations. His
research has appeared in such journals as, Computers & Operational Research, Journal
on Computing, Decision Support Systems, Journal of
Systems Management, International Journal of
Production Research, International Journal of
Industrial Engineering Transactions, European
Journal of Operations Research, The International
Journal of Management Science, Naval Research
Logistics, Journal of the Operational Research
Society, Computers & Information Sciences,
Computers & Industrial Engineering, and
others. He has extensive involvement in
professional development, consulting and research
activities in areas of executive decision models,
efficiency models and optimization, strategic
implications of information technology, decision
support systems, and electronic commerce. |
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Scott Midkiff
Professor, Dept of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Teaches ECE4500 - Fundamentals of Computer Systems
Email: midkiff@vt.edu
Phone:
540-231-5190
Faculty Homepage
Ph.D., 1985, Duke University;
M.S., 1980, Electrical Engineering, Stanford University; B.S., 1980, Electrical Engineering, Duke University.
Teaching Interests: Computer networks, Telecommunications, Network applications, Computer engineering.
Research Interests: Broadband wireless access, Wireless local area networks, Network protocols, Network management, Network performance evaluation and simulation, Networked collaboration and multimedia applications for engineering education.
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Cliff Ragsdale
Bank of America
Professor, Dept of Business Information
Technology
Teaches BIT5474 - Computer-Based Decision Support
Systems
Email: crags@vt.edu
Phone:
540-231-4697
Faculty Homepage
Ph.D., 1989, Decision and Information Sciences, University of Georgia; M.B.A., 1983; B.A., 1980, Psychology, University of Central Florida.
Dr. Ragsdale's primary research interests
involve applications of artificial intelligence
and quantitative modeling techniques to managerial
decision making problems using computers. He is
author of the textbook Spreadsheet Modeling and
Decision Analysis, and has published widely in
various academic journals. He is a member of DSI,
INFORMS and AMCIS. | |
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Tarun Sen
Professor, Dept of Accounting & Information
Systems,
Associate Dean, Pamplin College of Business, and Director of the M.B.A. Program.
Teaches ACIS5504 - Information Systems Design & Database
Concepts
Email: tksen@vt.edu
Phone:
703-538-8413
Faculty Homepage
Ph.D., 1985, Management Information Systems, University of Iowa; M.B.A., 1979, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore; B.Tech., 1977, Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.
Dr. Sen has over 20 years of professional
and research experience in the field of management
information systems. He has worked extensively in
the areas of database management systems, business
intelligence systems, design of graphical user
interfaces, knowledge management systems using
model bases, analysis and design of inventory
control systems, design and development of
decision support systems, and strategic management
of IT applications. He is widely published in
these areas and has been engaged in several
consulting, research, and professional development
programs. |
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Linda Tegarden
Associate Professor,
Dept of Management
Teaches MGT5804 - Strategic Leadership in Technology-Based
Organizations
Email: tegarden@vt.edu
Phone:
540-231-5065
Faculty Homepage
Ph.D., 1992, University of Colorado at Boulder; M.B.A., Indiana State University; B.A. Michigan State University.
Dr. Tegarden's research interests
include the impact of technological change on firm
behavior and performance, the role of networks in
technology-driven environments, strategy process
and strategic planning effectiveness in high
velocity environments, the characteristics that
enhance or increase survival and performance of
new business start-ups in emerging and
technology-driven environments, the effectiveness
of cognitive mapping in strategic planning
processes, and contingency theory as it applies to
strategy/environment/technology fit. She has
published in Strategic Management Journal,
Journal of Management Studies, Entrepreneurship
Theory and Practice, Journal of Applied Business
Research, Journal of High Technology Management
Research, and Journal of Managerial Issues.
She also regularly presents papers at the National
Academy of Management Meetings and Strategic
Management Society Meetings. |
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