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Rachel

F.

Adler

Assistant Professor

Computer Science

College of Business and Management

(773) 442-4710

R-Adler@neiu.edu

Expertise

Human-Computer Interaction, Multitasking, and Social Media

Courses Taught

Web Development Courses

Introductory Programming Courses

Graduate Level Databases and Web Programming

Research Interests

Human-Computer Interaction, Multitasking, and Social Media

Education

Ph.D. City University of New York

R-Adler@neiu.edu

LWH 3047
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4710

Office Hours

N/A

Main Campus

http://cs.neiu.edu/~radler/

Francisco

Iacobelli

Associate Professor

Computer Science

College of Business and Management

(773) 442-4728

f-iacobelli@neiu.edu

Expertise

Natural Language Processing, Information filtering and HCI.

Courses Taught

Introductory programming courses

Mobile and web application development courses

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence courses

Introductory Human Computer Interaction

Research Interests

NLP, AI, HCI, and how these disciples are combined in intelligent user interfaces.

Education

Ph. D. Northwestern University

MSc. DePaul Unviersity

f-iacobelli@neiu.edu

5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4728

Office Hours

Tuesdays: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Main Campus

http://fid.cl

Ahmed Ezzeldin

Khaled

Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Computer Science

College of Business and Management

(773) 442-4727

a-khaled@neiu.edu

Courses Taught

CS 315: Modern Database Management (Fall 2018)

CS 342: Introduction to HCI (Fall 2018)

CS 349: Introduction to the Internet of Things (Spring 2019)

CS 331: Computer Networks (Spring 2019)

CS 308: Operating Systems (Spring 2019)

Research Interests

My research interests include Internet of Things (IoT), Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), Ubiquitous and Pervasive Computing, Cloud Computing, and Distributed Systems and Networks. My research uses a combination of applied-science and engineering grounded on theoretical foundations and validated through hardware/software implementation and experimental evaluation.

Education

Ph.D., University of Florida
M.S., Cairo University
B.S., Cairo University

External Publications Link

Ahmed E. Khaled

a-khaled@neiu.edu

LWH 3059
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago , IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4727

Office Hours

By appointment

Main Campus

http://cs.neiu.edu/~akhaled/

Peter

G.

Kimmel

Professor

Computer Science

College of Business and Management

(773) 442-4717

pgkimmel@neiu.edu

Expertise

Cryptography, Theoretical Computer Science

Courses Taught

Introductory and graduate courses in theory of computation

Introductory and advanced courses in analysis of algorithms

Introductory and graduate courses in discrete mathematics and data structures

Courses in Cryptography

Research Interests

Complexity Theory, Communication Complexity, Algorithms

Education

Ph.D. University of Chicago

pgkimmel@neiu.edu

LWH 3058
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4717

Office Hours

N/A

Main Campus

http://www.neiu.edu/~pgkimmel/

Graciela

Perera

Associate Professor

Computer Science

College of Business and Management

7734424738

G-Perera@neiu.edu

Expertise

Computer networks and protocols, distributed systems and applied security.

Courses Taught

Introductory and advanced courses on computer networks and security

Research Interests

Current focus is on next‑generation networks, wireless censo r applications and infrastructure safety.

Education

Ph.D., University of South Florida

G-Perera@neiu.edu

LWH 3048
5500 N. St. Louis St.
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

7734424738

Office Hours

N/A

El Centro

http://www.gracielaperera.com/

Pericles

Prezas

Associate Professor

Computer Science

College of Business and Management

(773) 442-4725

P-Prezas@neiu.edu

Expertise

Systems (low level) programming, networks

Courses Taught

Introductory and advanced courses on systems programming

Introductory and advanced courses on networks

Introductory and advanced courses on operating systems

Advanced object oriented programming courses

Research Interests

Networks, operating systems and embedded systems programming

Education

Ph. D. Illinois Institute of Technology

P-Prezas@neiu.edu

LWH 3052
5500 N. St. Louis St.
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4725

Office Hours

N/A

Main Campus

Rachel

Trana

Instructor

Computer Science

College of Business and Management

(773) 442-4720

r-trana@neiu.edu

Expertise

HCI, Mathematical Models, Bioinformatics.

Courses Taught

Introductory Programming Courses

Discrete Mathematics

Research Interests

HCI, Mathematical Models, Bioinformatics.

Education

B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Arkansas at Monticello

Ph.D. Northwestern University in Applied Mathematics

r-trana@neiu.edu

LWH 3059
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4720

Office Hours

Please Email

El Centro

Main Campus

http://homepages.neiu.edu/~retrana/research_and_pubs.html

Xiwei

Wang

Assistant Professor

Computer Science

College of Business and Management

(773) 442-4734

x-wang9@neiu.edu

Expertise

Data privacy and security, online recommender systems, online social networks, and big data.

Courses Taught

Data Structures

Informatics

Research Interests

Data privacy and security, online recommender systems, online social networks, and big data.

Education

Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Kentucky
M.Eng., Computer Software and Theory, University of Science and Technology of China

x-wang9@neiu.edu

LWH 3061
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4734

Office Hours

N/A

Main Campus

Christopher

Sulla

Instructor

Computer Science

College of Business and Management

(773) 442-4720

c-sulla@neiu.edu

Expertise

All major facets of Information Technology with an emphasis on; global business systems & processes (e.g.; ERP, CRM, PLM, & Business Intelligence), infrastructure renovation, selective managed services & outsourcing, and cyber security. In addition, IT Strategy, Project Portfolio & Program Management, Governance to ensure organization & IT alignment, Technology Strategies involving Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestments, Demand and Supply Service Delivery Models, Talent Management, and Career Pathing.

Courses Taught

CS 413 IT Project Management

CS 339 Fundamentals of IT Project Management

CS 423 Enterprise Architecture & IT Stategy

Research Interests

IS Leadership, Strategy, & Governance: Effective, efficient, & agile information systems and processes are essential to; setting, enabling and achieving a contemporary organizational strategy, reshaping traditional industries, allow for increases productivity, and reduce to time to market for competitive advantage or support barriers to entry.

Education

BS in Information Science from Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) in 1980

MBA in General Management from The University of Chicago's Booth Graduate School of Business (XP-62) in 1993

c-sulla@neiu.edu

5500 n. Saint Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4720

Office Hours

n/a

El Centro

Main Campus

James

Albright

Instructor

Computer Science

College of Business and Management

(773) 442-4720

J-Albright@neiu.edu

Courses Taught

Advanced Object Oriented Programming and Web Development

Research Interests

Software Engineering

Education

MsCs. Northern Illinois Unviersity

J-Albright@neiu.edu

FA 108
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4720

Office Hours

N/A

Main Campus

Mirza

Baig

UTS-Systems Manager

Computer Science

College of Business and Management

(773) 442-4375

mn-baig@neiu.edu

Courses Taught

Introductory Computer Networks courses

Research Interests

Computer Networks

Education

Ms. Sc Northeastern Illinois University

mn-baig@neiu.edu

LWH 3050
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4375

Office Hours

Appointment via email

Main Campus

Diego

Fernandez

Instructor

Computer Science

College of Business and Management

(773) 442-4720

D-Fernandez3@neiu.edu

Expertise

A senior software engineer with 18 years of experience in analysis, design, and implementation of distributed systems

Courses Taught

Introductory and advanced courses in Software Engineering

Research Interests

Software Engineering

Education

Ms Sc. Nova Southeastern University

D-Fernandez3@neiu.edu

LWH 3001
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4720

Office Hours

N/A

Main Campus

Devlin

Hyna

Information Systems Specialist

Computer Science

College of Business and Management

(773) 442-4388

D-Hyna@neiu.edu

Courses Taught

Introductory Programming Courses

Research Interests

IBM Cognos BI administration, Ellucian Banner Workflow development, third party application integration, and high level support for Cognos BI report developers.

Education

Ms Sc. Northeastern Illinois University

D-Hyna@neiu.edu

D 16
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4388

Office Hours

N/A

Main Campus

Michael

Kazarinov

Instructor

Computer Science

College of Business and Management

(773) 442-4720

kazarinov@gmail.com

Courses Taught

Introductory and graduate courses on Data Structures, Discrete Strucures, Computer Graphics and Video Game Development

Research Interests

N/A

Education

Ph.D. Kharkov State University

kazarinov@gmail.com

LWH 3103
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4720

Office Hours

N/A

El Centro

Main Campus

Freddy

A

Porps

Instructor

Computer Science

College of Business and Management

(773) 442-4720

f-porps@neiu.edu

Courses Taught

Introductory programming courses and discrete mathematics

Research Interests

Computer Science Education

Education

Ms Sc. Computer Science at Northeastern Illinois University

f-porps@neiu.edu

LWH 3103
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4720

Office Hours

N/A

El Centro

Main Campus

http://www.neiu.edu/~faporps/

Kenneth

Sotak

Instructor

Computer Science

College of Business and Management

(773) 442-4720

kmsotak@neiu.edu

Courses Taught

Introductory programming courses

Research Interests

N/A

Education

Ph. D. Northwestern University

kmsotak@neiu.edu

5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4720

Office Hours

N/A

El Centro

Main Campus