Computer Science Faculty and Staff

Debswapna Bhattacharya, Associate Professor (Spring 2022)
2160N Torgersen | dbhattacharya@vt.edu | (540) 231-2865
Research Areas:  Computational Biology and Bioinformatics | Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP

Chris Brown, Assistant Professor
2218 Knowledgeworks II | dcbrown@vt.edu | (540) 231-9176
Research Areas:  Digital Education | Human Computer Interaction | Software Engineering

Onyeka Emebo, Collegiate Assistant Professor
1220D Torgersen | onyeka@vt.edu | (540) 231-3591
Research Areas:  Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP | Digital Education | Software Engineering

Mohammed Farghally, Collegiate Assistant Professor
1200A Torgersen | mfseddik@vt.edu  | (540) 231-6044
Research Areas:  Digital Education

Peng Gao, Assistant Professor
2217 Knowledgeworks II | penggao@vt.edu  | (540) 231-9060
Research Areas: Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP | Security | Software Engineering | Systems

Shaddi Hasan, Assistant Professor
1131 Knowledgeworks II | shaddi@vt.edu  | (540) 231-1005
Research Areas:  Human Computer Interaction | Systems

Liting Hu, Assistant Professor
1125 Knowledgeworks II | litinghu@vt.edu | (540) 231-2646
Research Areas: Systems

Eugenia Rho, Assistant Professor
1123 Knowledgeworks II | eugenia@vt.edu | (540) 231-8457
Research Areas:  Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP | Human Computer Interaction

Dan Williams, Assistant Professor
1124 Knowledgeworks II  |  djwillia@vt.edu  | (540) 231-0415
Research Areas: Systems

Yalong Yang, Assistant Professor
1121 Knowledgeworks II | yalongyang@vt.edu  | (540) 231-7783
Research Areas:  Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP | Human Computer Interaction

Dawei Zhou, Assistant Professor (Spring 2022)
3160F Torgersen Hall | zhoud@vt.edu | (540) 231-2642
Research Area: Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP

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Godmar Back, Associate Professor
2212 Knowledgeworks II | gback@cs.vt.edu | (540) 231-3046
Research Areas:  Systems

Osman Balci, Professor
638 McBryde | balci@vt.edu | (540) 231-4841
Research Areas:  Software Engineering

Dwight Barnette, Senior Instructor
Director of Academic Operations
632 McBryde | barnette@vt.edu | (540) 231-7350
Research Areas:  Digital Education

Debswapna Bhattacharya, Associate Professor
2160N Torgersen | dbhattacharya@vt.edu  | (540) 231-2865
Research Areas:  Computational Biology and Bioinformatics | Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP

Doug A. Bowman, Frank J. Maher Professor
1134 Knowledgeworks II | dbowman@vt.edu | (540) 231-2058
Research Areas:  Human Computer Interaction

Chris Brown, Assistant Professor
2218 Knowledgeworks II | dcbrown@vt.edu | (540) 231-9176
Research Areas:  Digital Education | Human Computer Interaction | Software Engineering

Ali R. Butt, Professor
Associate Department Head for Faculty Development
2207 Knowledgeworks II | butta@cs.vt.edu | (540) 231-0489
Research Areas: Systems

Kirk W. Cameron, Professor
Associate Department Head for Research and Engagement
2209 Knowledgeworks II | cameron@cs.vt.edu | (540) 231-4238
Research Areas:  HPC and Computational Science | Systems

Young Cao, Associate Professor
2160L Torgersen | ycao@cs.vt.edu | (540) 231-1417
Research Areas:  Computational Biology and Bioinformatics | HPC and Computational Science

Ing-Ray Chen, Professor
308 Northern Virginia Center | irchen@vt.edu |(703) 538-8376
Research Areas:  Security | Systems

Jin-Hee Cho, Associate Professor
310 Northern Virginia Center | jicho@vt.edu | (703) 538-1234
Research Areas:  Security

Taejoong Chung, Assistant Professor
2228 Knowledgeworks II | tijay@vt.edu | (540) 231-0667
Research Areas:  Security

Bob Edmison, Collegiate Assistant Professor
1220A Torgersen | kedmison@vt.edu | (540) 231-3957
Research Areas:  Digital Education | Software Engineering

Stephen H. Edwards, Professor
Associate Department Head for Undergraduate Studies
2230B Torgersen | edwards@cs.vt.edu | (540) 231-5723
Research Areas:  Digital Education

Hoda Eldardiry, Associate Professor
3160D Torgersen | hdardiry@vt.edu | (540) 231-0906
Research Areas:  Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP | Human Computer Interaction | Security

Margaret Ellis, Associate Professor of Practice
2230A Torgersen | maellis1@vt.edu | (540) 231-9560
Research Areas:  Digital Education

Onyeka Emebo, Collegiate Assistant Professor
1220D Torgersen | onyeka@vt.edu | (540) 231-3591
Research Areas:  Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP | Digital Education | Software Engineering

Andrey Esakia, Collegiate Assistant Professor
1220C Torgersen | esakia@cs.vt.edu | (540) 231-1172
Research Areas:  Digital Education

Mohammed Farghally, Collegiate Assistant Professor
1220B Torgersen | mfseddik@vt.edu  | (540) 231-6044
Research Areas:  Digital Education

Wu Feng, Professor
Elizabeth and James E. Turner Jr. '56 Faculty Fellow
2050A Torgersen | feng@cs.vt.edu | (540) 231-1192
Research Areas:  Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP | Digital Education | Human Computer Interaction | Systems

Edward A. Fox, Professor
2160G Torgersen | fox@vt.edu | (540) 231-5113
Research Areas:  Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP | Digital Education | Human Computer Interaction

Peng Gao, Assistant Professor
2217 Knowledgeworks II | penggao@vt.edu | (540) 231-9060
Research Areas: Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP | Security | Software Engineering | Systems

Denis Gracanin, Associate Professor
1135 Knowledgeworks II | gracanin@vt.edu | (540) 231-2060
Research Areas:  Human Computer Interaction

Muhammad Ali Gulzar, Assistant Professor
2224 Knowledgeworks II | gulzar@vt.edu | (540) 231-0851
Research Areas:  Software Engineering | Systems

Shaddi Hasan, Assistant Professor
1131 Knowledgeworks II | shaddi@vt.edu  | (540) 231-1005
Research Areas:  Human Computer Interaction | Systems

Lenwood S. Heath, Professor
2160J Torgersen | heath@vt.edu | (540) 231-4352
Research Areas:  Computational Biology and Bioinformatics | Mathematical Foundations

Matthew Hicks, Assistant Professor
2211 Knowledgeworks II | mdhicks2@vt.edu | (540) 231-8521
Research Areas:  Security

Thang Hoang, Assistant Professor
2216 Knowledgeworks II | thanghoang@vt.edu  | (540) 231-0908
Research Areas:  Security

Sara Hooshangi, Collegiate Associate Professor
Director of MEng in CS Program
480 Norther Virginia Center | shoosh@vt.edu | (703) 538-8359
Research Areas:  Digital Education

Liting Hu, Assistant Professor
1125 Knowledgeworks II | litinghu@vt.edu  | (540) 231-2646
Research Areas: Systems

Lifu Huang, Assistant Professor
3160E Torgersen | lifuh@vt.edu | (540) 231-7584
Research Areas:  Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP

Bo Ji, Associate Professor
2223 Knowledgeworks II | boji@vt.edu | (540) 231-0331
Research Areas:  Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP | Mathematical Foundations | Systems

Xun Jian, Assistant Professor
2210 Knowledgeworks II | xunj@vt.edu | (540) 232-8433
Research Areas:  Systems

Dennis Kafura, Professor
2160M Torgersen | kafura@cs.vt.edu | (540) 231-5568
Research Areas:  Digital Education

Anuj Karpatne, Assistant Professor
3120 Torgersen | karpatne@vt.edu | (540) 231-6420
Research Areas:  Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP

Aisling Kelliher, Associate Professor
1124 Knowledgeworks II | aislingk@vt.edu | (540) 231-0415
Research Areas:  Human Computer Interaction

Benjamin Knapp, Professor
213 Moss Arts Center | benknapp@vt.edu | (540) 231-1911
Research Areas:  Human Computer Interaction

Greg Kulczycki, Associate Professor of Practice
312B Northern Virginia Center | gregwk@vt.edu | (703) 538-3758
Research Areas:  Digital Education

Sang Won Lee, Assistant Professor
1114 Knowledgeworks II | sangwonlee@vt.edu | (540) 231-4857
Research Areas:  Human Computer Interaction

Wenjing Lou, W.C. English Professor
304 Northern Virginia Center | wjlou@vt.edu | (703) 538-3774
Research Areas:  Security

Ismini Lourentzou, Assistant Professor
3160L Torgersen | ilourentzou@vt.edu  | (540) 231-6772
Research Areas:  Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP | Human Computer Interaction

Chang-Tien Lu, Professor
NCR Computer Science Program Director
312 Northern Virginia Center | ctlu@vt.edu | (703) 538-8373
Research Areas:  Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP

Kurt Luther, Associate Professor
5-012 Virginia Tech Research Center-Arlington | kluther@vt.edu | (571) 858-3335
Research Areas:  Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP | Human Computer Interaction | Security

Scott McCrickard, Associate Professor
1118 Knowledgeworks II | dmccrick@vt.edu | (540) 231-6698
Research Areas:  Human Computer Interaction

David McPherson, Advanced Instructor
1200B Torgersen | dmcphers@vt.edu | (540) 231-3153
Research Areas:  Digital Education

William D. McQuain, Senior Instructor
634 McBryde | wmcquain@cs.vt.edu | (540) 231-5605
Research Areas:  Digital Education

Na Meng, Associate Professor
2226 Knowledgeworks II | nm8247@cs.vt.edu | (540) 231-5492
Research Areas:  Software Engineering

T. M. Murali, Professor
2160B Torgersen | tmurali@vt.edu | (540) 231-8534
Research Areas:  Computational Biology and Bioinformatics | Mathematical Foundations

Dimitrios Nikolopoulos, John W. Hancock Professor of Engineering
2214 Knowledgeworks II | dsn@vt.edu | (540) 231-4260
Research Areas:  HPC and Computational Science | Systems

Chris North, Professor
3160D Torgersen | north@vt.edu | (540) 231-2458
Research Areas:  Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP | Human Computer Interaction

Alexey V. Onufriev, Professor
2160C Torgersen | alexey@cs.vt.edu | (540) 231-4237
Research Areas:  Computational Biology and Bioinformatics | HPC and Computational Science

Sharath Raghvendra, Associate Professor
2160H Torgersen | sharathr@vt.edu | (540) 231-6256
Research Areas:  Mathematical Foundations

Naren Ramakrishnan, Thomas L. Phillips Professor of Engineering
5-026 Virginia Tech Research Center-Arlington | naren@vt.edu | (571) 858-3331
Research Areas:  Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP

Chandan K. Reddy, Professor
5-014 Virginia Tech Research Center-Arlington | reddy@cs.vt.edu | (571) 858-3307
Research Areas:  Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP

Eugenia Rho, Assistant Professor
1123 Knowledgeworks II | eugenia@vt.edu | (540) 231-8457
Research Areas:  Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP | Human Computer Interaction

Calvin J. Ribbens, Professor
Department Head
1180B Torgersen | ribbens@vt.edu | (540) 231-6262
Research Areas:  HPC and Computational Science

Adrian Sandu, Professor
2224 Knowledgeworks II | asandu7@vt.edu | (540) 231-2193
Research Areas:  HPC and Computational Science

Mohammed Seyam, Collegiate Assistant Professor
1200A Torgersen | seyam@vt.edu | (540) 231-5502
Research Areas:  Digital Education | Human Computer Interaction | Software Engineering

Cliff Shaffer, Professor
Associate Department Head for Graduate Studies
2000A Torgersen | shaffer@vt.edu | (540) 231-4354
Research Areas:  Digital Education

Jamie Sikora, Assistant Professor
2160E Torgersen | sikora@vt.edu | (540) 231-5964
Research Areas:  Mathematical Foundations | Security

Eli Tilevich, Professor
2213 Knowledgeworks II | tilevich@cs.vt.edu | (540) 231-3475
Research Areas:  Digital Education | Software Engineering

Bimal Viswanath, Assistant Professor
2227 Knowledgeworks II | vbimal@cs.vt.edu | (540) 231-8702
Research Areas:  Security

Layne Watson, Professor
2000B Torgersen | ltw@vt.edu | (540) 231-7540
Research Areas:  HPC and Computational Science | Mathematical Foundations

Dan Williams, Assistant Professor
1124 Knowledgeworks II | djwillia@vt.edu | (540) 231-0415
Research Areas: Systems

Yalong Yang, Assistant Professor
1121 Knowledgeworks II | yalongyang@vt.edu  | (540) 231-7783
Research Areas:  Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP | Human Computer Interaction

Danfeng (Daphne) Yao, Professor
Elizabeth and James E. Turner Jr. '56 Faculty Fellow and CACI Faculty Fellow
2220 Torgersen | danfeng@vt.edu | (540) 231-7787
Research Areas:  Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP | Security | Software Engineering | Systems

Liqing Zhang, Professor
2160K Torgersen | lqzhang@vt.edu | (540) 231-9413
Research Areas:  Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Dawei Zhou, Assistant Professor
3160F Torgersen Hall | zhoud@vt.edu | (540) 231-2642
Research Area: Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and NLP

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Chris Arnold
Computer Systems Engineer
2202 Knowledgeworks II | carnold@cs.vt.edu | (540) 231-5464

Jennifer Bradley
Academic Advisor
1160D Torgersen | jrsotto@vt.edu | (540) 231-6931

Benjamin Bradner
DevOps Specialist
2233 Knowledgeworks II | bbradner@vt.edu | (540) 231-0048

Leigh Anne Byrd
Academic Advisor
1160C Torgersen | leigha@vt.edu | (540) 231-6931

Richard Charles
Technical Lead
2239 Knowledgeworks II | rich08@cs.vt.edu | (540) 231-7227

Kim Chiapetto
Receptionist & Program Support Tech
3210 Torgersen | chiapett@vt.edu | (540) 231-0746

Sheila Clark
Grants Administrator
1140C Torgersen | sheila.clark@cs.vt.edu | (540) 231-8760

Julia Costello
Strategic Partnership Coordinator
1106 Knowledgeworks II | juliapc7@vt.edu | (540) 231-8945

Melanie Darden
Financial Specialist
1180D Torgersen | mdarden@cs.vt.edu | (540) 231-2068

Michael Davis
Fixed Assets Coordinator
2233 Knowledgeworks II | michd91@vt.edu | (540) 231-7618

Ruth Labbe Hale
Student Support & Enrollment Specialist
1160 Knowledgeworks II | ruth2018@vt.edu | (540) 231-0332

Teresa Hall
Fiscal Technician
1180E Torgersen | teresa@vt.edu | (540) 231-8454

James Harder
External Engagement Project Manager
1108 Knowledgeworks II | jharder@vt.edu | (540) 231-2092

Rob Hunter
Research Systems Administrator
2233 Knowledgeworks II | rhunter@vt.edu | (540) 231-6470

Jenise Jacques
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
1107 Knowledgeworks II | jenise@vt.edu | (540) 231-7538

Paige Johnson
Director of Undergraduate Programs
1160A Torgersen | paigej@vt.edu | (540) 231-6931

Sharon Kinder-Potter
Graduate Program Coordinator
3210 Torgersen | skpotter@cs.vt.edu | (540) 231-6932

Robert Marcum
Business Manager
1180G Torgersen | marcumr@cs.vt.edu | (540) 231-7537

Trey Mayo
Director of Graduate Programs
3210C Torgersen | treymayo@vt.edu | (540) 231-0780

Tonisha Montgomery
Academic Advisor
1140E Torgersen | tonisham@vt.edu | (540) 231-6931

Joyce Newberry
Grants Administrator
5-197 Virginia Tech Research Center-Arlington | joyce15@vt.edu | (571) 858-3360

Roxanne Paul
Administrative & Program Specialist
312A Northern Virginia Center | roxpaul@vt.edu | (703) 538-8370

Samantha Pipkin
MEng Graduate Prog Coordinator
479 Northern Virginia Center | samanthap@vt.edu | (703) 538-3766

Hayley Roulston
Alumni Relations Coordinator
1104 Knowledgeworks II | hayleyr@vt.edu | (540) 231-6791

Wanawsha Shalaby
Sanghani Center Manager of Operations
Virginia Tech Research Center-Arlington | wanah92@vt.edu | (571) 858-3361

Mike Thompson
Computer Support Specialist
2233 Knowledgeworks II | miket@vt.edu | (540) 231-3167

Ryan Underwood
Academic Advisor
1140F Torgersen | ryanunderwood@vt.edu | (540) 231-6931

Juanita Victoria
Program Coordinator
Virginia Tech Research Center-Arlington | juaniv6@vt.edu | (571) 858-3105

Joan Monahan Watson
Director of Administrative Operations
1180F Torgersen | jmwatson@vt.edu | (540) 231-8874

Debbie Zier
Program Support Tech
1160 Torgersen | debzi5@vt.edu | (540) 231-6931