Beauty is more important in computing than anywhere else in technology because software is so complicated. Beauty is the ultimate defense against complexity.

— E. W. Dijkstra

Computer Science Faculty

Computer Science faculty at Hood have a wide variety of academic and industrial experience. Their commitment to excellence in teaching is shown not just through effective classroom instruction but also the development of close working relationships with students

See the individual pages for contact information and summary information about faculty activities and interests.

John Boon, Associate Professor of Computer Science

Tony Castellano, Adjunct Professor of Information Technology

Elizabeth Chang, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, Director of the MS Program in the Management of Information Technology, and Chair of the Department

Atsuko Crum, Technical Coordinator

George Dimitoglou, Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Aijuan Dong, Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Gary Gillard, Assistant Professor of Information Technology

Xinlian Liu, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Director of the MS Programs in Computer Science and Information Technology

Ray Myers, Adjunct Professor of Information Technology

Peg Ofstead, Adjunct Professor of Information Technology

Bill Pierce, Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Ahmed Salem, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Information Technology and Director of the Certificate Program in Information Security