A distinguished Professor Emeritus of Computer Science with over 50 years of pioneering contributions in distributed systems, fault tolerance, and video-on-demand technologies. Renowned for leading impactful research, securing over $500,000 in grants, and authoring over 100 refereed publications, including award-winning papers, that have significantly advanced data management and dependable computing. A dedicated educator and mentor, having guided numerous Ph.D. and M.S. students to success, while shaping academic curricula and contributing to university governance.
Professor Emeritus, Department of Computer Science
Houston, TX, US
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Summary
Continues to contribute to the academic community through research, mentorship, and strategic guidance in computer science, following a distinguished career.
Highlights
Maintained active engagement in the Department of Computer Science, offering invaluable insights from decades of pioneering research.
Provided mentorship and advisory support to emerging faculty and graduate students, leveraging extensive expertise in distributed systems and fault tolerance.
Contributed to the academic discourse through ongoing scholarly activities and participation in professional committees.
Professor, Department of Computer Science
Houston, TX, US
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Summary
Led advanced research, taught graduate-level courses, and mentored numerous Ph.D. and M.S. students, significantly advancing the fields of distributed computing and data storage.
Highlights
Secured over $205,000 in research grants from institutions like NSF and Texas Advanced Research Program, funding experimental studies in video-on-demand protocols.
Authored or co-authored over 70 refereed journal and conference publications, including best paper awards, driving innovation in dependable computing and multimedia systems.
Mentored and graduated 4 Ph.D. students and 15 M.S. students, guiding their research in areas such as disk failure prediction, scalable multicast, and content-based services.
Developed and taught advanced graduate courses, including "Computer System Performance Evaluation" and "Advanced Operating Systems," shaping the next generation of computer scientists.
Served on various university committees, including the Graduate Committee and Executive Committee, contributing to departmental and college-level strategic initiatives.
Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science
Houston, TX, US
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Summary
Established a robust research program in fault-tolerant distributed systems and video-on-demand, securing significant funding and publishing influential work.
Highlights
Acquired over $290,000 in competitive grants from U.C. MICRO, NCR Corp., Usenix Association, and the University of Houston, supporting critical research in replicated data objects and fault-tolerant computation.
Published over 50 refereed papers and co-edited 3 books, establishing expertise in data replication, distributed consensus, and performance optimization.
Supervised the research and successful graduation of 2 Ph.D. students and 8 M.S. students, fostering their development in advanced computing topics.
Contributed to the design and implementation of fault-tolerant distributed file systems and portable computation environments.
Actively participated in program committees for major international conferences, influencing the direction of research in computer and telecommunication systems.
Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science
Santa Cruz, CA, US
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Summary
Engaged in collaborative research and instruction, contributing specialized expertise in distributed systems and data management to the department.
Highlights
Collaborated on cutting-edge research projects focusing on advanced topics in distributed computing and data replication.
Contributed to academic programs through guest lectures and seminars, sharing insights with faculty and students.
Expanded professional network and fostered inter-institutional research partnerships.
Distinguished Visiting Professor
Monterrey, N. L., Mexico
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Summary
Provided high-level academic guidance and delivered specialized instruction as a distinguished visiting professor in Mexico.
Highlights
Shared advanced knowledge in computer science with faculty and students, enhancing the institution's research capabilities.
Fostered international academic collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Delivered invited talks on emerging topics in distributed systems and data management.
Assistant Professor, Department of EECS then CSE
San Diego, CA, US
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Summary
Initiated research and taught foundational courses in electrical engineering, computer science, and computer engineering, laying the groundwork for a distinguished academic career.
Highlights
Developed and taught core curriculum courses in computer science and engineering, including "Principles of Computer Operating Systems."
Conducted early-stage research in distributed systems and fault tolerance, leading to initial publications and securing grant funding.
Advised undergraduate students and contributed to departmental service, including the Equipment Committee and Undergraduate Advisor roles.
Assistant Professor, CS Department
West Lafayette, IN, US
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Summary
Contributed to the computer science department through teaching and research, focusing on operating systems and data structures.
Highlights
Taught key courses such as "Introduction to Data Processing" and "Data Structures," building foundational knowledge for students.
Engaged in early research activities, contributing to the academic output of the department.
Served on the Undergraduate Committee, participating in curriculum development and student support.
Teaching Assistant, Department of EECS
Berkeley, CA, US
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Summary
Provided instructional support and facilitated learning for students in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department.
Highlights
Assisted professors with course delivery, grading, and student support in core EECS subjects.
Contributed to the effective functioning of laboratory sessions and discussion sections.
Military Service, Computing Center
Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
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Summary
Applied computer science expertise in a military context, contributing to the operations of the Royal Military School's Computing Center.
Highlights
Utilized computing skills in a practical, operational environment, potentially involving data processing or system management.
Gained experience in a structured, high-stakes environment, demonstrating adaptability and technical application.
Research Assistant
Namur, Wallonia, Belgium
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Summary
Supported research initiatives, contributing to early academic projects in computer science.
Highlights
Assisted in research activities, including data collection, analysis, and literature review.
Developed foundational research skills in an academic setting.
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Ph.D.
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
Courses
Dissertation: Application of program restructuring techniques to the optimization of program behavior in virtual memory environments
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Maîtrise
Informatique
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Diplôme d'Études Approfondies
Informatique
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Licence
Informatique
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Ingénieur Civil
Chemical Engineering
Awarded By
El Paso Energy Foundation
Recognized for significant faculty achievements in research and academic contributions.
Awarded By
National Science Foundation
Awarded travel funding to attend the Seventh International Conference on Distributed Computing Systems in Berlin, Germany.
Awarded By
IBM Belgium
Received fellowship to support travel for academic and research pursuits.
Awarded By
Belgian Fonds National de la Recherche Scientifique (FNRS)
Secured highly competitive research fellowship to support doctoral studies and early-career research.
Awarded By
IBM Belgium
Received fellowship to support travel for academic and research pursuits.
Awarded By
Belgian FNRS
Received research fellowship to support early-career research activities.
Awarded By
FNRS-CNRS
Awarded travel funding for collaborative research and academic exchange.
Published by
IEEE Press
Summary
Co-edited a significant symposium proceedings, contributing to the latest research in computer and telecommunication systems.
Published by
Proceedings of the 24th International Symposium on Modeling, Analysis and Simulation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems (MASCOTS 2016)
Summary
Co-authored a paper recognized with a best paper award for contributions to reliable storage solutions at exabyte scale.
Published by
Proceedings of the 34th International Performance of Computers and Communication Conference (IPCCC 2015)
Summary
Co-authored a paper recognized as a best paper runner-up, presenting an innovative approach to distributed consensus algorithms.
Published by
IEEE Computer Society Press
Summary
Co-edited a workshop proceedings focusing on advanced topics in replicated data management.
Published by
IEEE Computer Society Press
Summary
Co-edited a workshop proceedings on the critical area of managing replicated data in distributed systems.
Fault Tolerance, Data Replication, RAID, Consensus Algorithms, Network Protocols, Parallel Computing, Distributed Data Objects.
System Modeling, Simulation, Performance Optimization, Queueing Theory, Program Restructuring.
Archival Storage, Disk Arrays, Replicated Data Objects, File Systems, Virtual Memory Management, Massive Data Storage.
Video-on-Demand, Broadcasting Protocols, Streaming Systems, Content Distribution, Multimedia Communications, Peer-to-Peer Systems.
System Design, Kernel Programming, Virtual Memory Management, File Access Prediction, Advanced Operating Systems.
Grant Writing, Experimental Design, Data Analysis, Academic Publication, Peer Review, Problem-Solving, Innovation.
Curriculum Development, Graduate Advising, Undergraduate Instruction, Course Design, Student Supervision, Academic Leadership.
Python, C++, Java.
Program Committee, Editorial Boards, Departmental Service, Curriculum Committee, Academic Honesty Committee, Faculty Search Committee.