Our Faculty and Staff

Don't Just Change the World. Make It.

Welcome to the College of Computing and Engineering at Nova Southeastern University, where innovation meets excellence. Our distinguished faculty members are at the forefront of cutting-edge research and technological advancements, dedicated to finding solutions to balance both human needs and natural concerns. With a commitment to academic rigor and a passion for discovery, our faculty are not only educators but also mentors, researchers, and industry leaders.

Our faculty’s expertise spans a diverse array of disciplines, including computer science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data science, software engineering, information technology, and more. Each member brings a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, fostering an environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Our faculty and dedicated staff engage students in a unique, interactive learning environment that facilitates academic excellence and prepares our students for their future careers. These accomplished professionals are driving innovation, contributing to groundbreaking research, and preparing the next generation of leaders to excel in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Join us in our mission to push the boundaries of what is possible and make a lasting impact on the world.

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Sylvia Amadeo

Academic Program Coordinator II

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Nancy Azoulay

Director - Academic Program Management

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Charmaine Barreto, Ph.D.

Associate Professor - Computing

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Phyllis Chasser

Adjunct Instructor

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Sergio Cobo

Adjunct Instructor

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Laurie Dringus, Ph.D.

Professor - Computing

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Timothy Ellis

Adjunct Instructor

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Mamatha Gopalappa

High Performance Computing Systems Administrator

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Mary Harward, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor - Computing

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Mohammad Hosseini Farid, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor - Engineering

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Jeffrey Kane

Adjunct Instructor

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Ali Keshavarz Panahi, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor - Engineering

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Meline Kevorkian, Ed.D.

Vice President - Academic Quality Assessment & Accreditation/Associate Provost/Dean

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Ajoy Kumar, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor - Computing

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Michael Laszlo, Ph.D.

Professor - Computing

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Yair Levy, Ph.D.

Professor - Computing

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Wei Li, Ph.D.

Professor - Computing

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Peixiang Liu, Ph.D.

Professor - Computing

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Thomas MacFarland

Senior Research Associate

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Laura Macias

Assistant Director - Graduate Academic Advising

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Shaw Marcus

Academic Program Coordinator II

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Francisco Mitropoulos, Ph.D.

Professor - Computing

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Sumitra Mukherjee, Ph.D.

Professor - Computing

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Brogan O'Connor

Research Assistant/Instructor - Computing

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Jose Ramos Rodriguez, Ph.D.

Professor - Engineering

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Manuel Salinas, Ph.D.

Associate Professor - Engineering

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Gregory Simco, Ph.D.

Chair/Professor - Computing & Engineering

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Tronia Smith

Administrative Coordinator I

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Arie Spirgel

Associate Director - Retention

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Junping Sun, Ph.D.

Professor - Computing

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Ling Wang, Ph.D.

Professor - Computing

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Latesha Ware

Graduate Academic Advisor III

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Silvia Yepes

Director - Finance & Administration

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