Faculty and Staff

Computer Science/Computer Information Systems


 Regular Faculty

Computer Science

Artigas, Gabriela, M.S.I.S
Hawaii Pacific University
Instructor of Computer Science

Office: 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 912K (UB)
Office Phone Number: (808) 544-0817
E-mail: gartigas@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Foundations of Programming, Digital Literacy
Courses Taught: CSCI 1011, 1041, 1911

Milica Barjaktarovic

Barjaktarovic, Milica, Ph.D.
Syracuse University
Assistant Professor in Computer Science

Office: 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 912H (UB)
Office Phone Number: (808) 544-0814
E-mail: mbarjaktarovic@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Computer Networks, Data Mining, Modeling and Simulation, Discrete Math, Programming, Computer Security, Unix Systems Administration
Courses Taught: CSCI 2911, 2912, 1301, 3640, 3401, 3001

 


Carl Farrell

Farrell, Carl, M.S.
Stanford University
Computer Science Program Chair, Associate Professor of Computer Science

Office: 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 912F (UB)
Office Phone Number: (808) 544-0813
E-mail: cfarrell@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Problem-solving, Programming, Software Development, Artificial Intellegence
Courses Taught: CSCI 2911, 2916, 4911,  4921
 

Sam Joseph

Joseph, Sam, Ph.D.
University of Edinburgh, UK
Associate Professor of Computer Science

Email: sjoseph@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Programming and Design, Game Programming
Courses Taught: CSCI 3632, 4702,
4705, MULT 4702

Sites of interest:
http://www.techhui.com/events/mult-3910-mobile-design
http://www.techhui.com/events/csci-4702-mobile-programming
http://www.techhui.com/events/csci-4801-artificial

Curt Powley

Powley, Curt, Ph.D.
University of California at Los Angeles
Associate Professor of Computer Science

Office: 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 912G (UB)
Office Phone Number: (808) 544-1145
E-mail: cpowley@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Data Structures, Programming for Non-programmers
Courses Taught: CSCI 2611, 2913, 3101, 3106, 4702, 4705

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 Mary Smith

Smith, Mary L., Ph.D.
University of Southern California
Assistant Professor of Computer Science, MCP Curriculum Area Liaison

Military Campus Programs
Phone: (808) 348-9224    
Email: mlsmith@hpu.edu

Courses Taught: CSCI 1101, 1911, 2911, 2916, 2912, 3001

Dr. Mary L. Smith earned a BS in Business from Old Dominion University and an MS in Information Systems at Hawaii Pacific University. Her research interests are human computer interaction, database management systems, and software engineering. She has been a computer consultant, Taught12 years in the Masters of Information Systems at the downtown campus and was the Chair of the Computer Science Department at Concordia University Texas.

Yi Zhu

Zhu, Yi, Ph.D.
University of Texas at Dallas
Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Office: 1164 Bishop Street , UB 912H, Honolulu, HI 96813
Office Phone Number: (808) 544-0862

Area of interest: Optical Networks, Wireless Networks, Combinatorial Optimization, Approximation Algorithm

Computer Science

Zimermann, Alfred
Georgia State University
Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Office: 6251 Old Dominion Dr., Apt.170, McLean, VA 22101-4825
Office Phone Number: (703) 970-3784
E-mail: azimermann@hpu.edu

Adjunct and Affiliated Instructors 



Computer Science

Bender, Michael, M.B.A, M.S.I.S.
Hawaii Pacific University
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

Military Campus Programs

Areas of Interest: Digital Literacy, Systems Analysis and Security
Courses Taught: CSCI 1011, 3201

Noli Boado Boado, Noli, M.S.
Hawaii Pacific University
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

Military Campus Programs

Areas of Interest: Digital Literacy, Programming, Systems Analysis
Courses Taught: CSCI 1011, 1911, 3201

Roberta Bush Bush, Roberta, M.A.
San Francisco State University
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science
 

Office: 1188 Fort Street Mall #440 (MP)
Voice Mail: (808) 544-9328
Fax: (808) 544-9306

Areas of Interest: Web Design and Development
Courses Taught: CSCI 2761

Computer Science

Cheng, Jimmy, M.S.I.S
Hawaii Pacific University
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

Military Campus Programs
Office Phone Number: (808) 438-7651
E-mail: jcheng@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Computer Languages, Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Applications Development
Courses Taught: CSCI 3501, CSCI 3601

Richard Chepkevich

Chepkevich, Richard "Sam," M.S.S.M.
University of Southern California
Affiliate Instructor of Information Systems

College of Business Administration
Office: 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 504 (FH)
Office Phone Number: (808) 544-1469
E-mail: rchekevich@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Computer Architecture, Operating Systems
Courses Taught: CSCI 3501, 3601

Computer Science

Giasolli, Vincent, M.S.
University of Texas
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

Military Campus Programs

Office Phone Number: (808) 393-3130
E-mail: vgiasolli@hpu.edu

Computer Science

Henkel, Roy, M.S.
Hawaii Pacific University
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

Military Campus Programs

E-mail: roy.henkel.jr@gmail.com

Areas of Interest: Information Management Using Databases and Spreadsheets, Digital Literacy, Systems Analysis
Courses Taught: CSCI 1011, 3201, 3721

Computer Science

Hewitt, Jack, M.S.
Hawaii Pacific University
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

Military Campus Programs
Office Phone Number: (808) 477-8484, (808) 488-3331
E-mail: jhewitt@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Data Structures, Databases, Programming
Courses Taught:
CSCI 2911, 2912, 2913, 2916, 3301

Mr. Hewitt has been an adjunct instructor teaching mathematics and computer classes for Hawai'i Pacific University since 1991. He also Taught the practical usage of computer applications as a military contractor for eight of those years. He completed 26 years in the U.S. Navy where he worked with electronics systems and ordnance.

Claes Insulander

Insulander, Claes, M.B.A.
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

E-mail: cinsulander@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Software Development
Classes Taught: CSCI 2911, 4911, 4921

Computer Science

Ishaque, Azhar, M.S.I.S.
Hawaii Pacific University
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

Military Campus Programs

E-mail: aishaque@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Systems Analysis, Databases, Networks, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Software Project Management
Courses Taught: CSCI 1011, 3201, 3211, 3301, 3401, 3501, 3601, 4911, 4921

Gordon Jones

Jones, Gordon, Ph.D.
University of New Mexico
Professor of Computer Science and Information

College of Business Administration
Telephone: 808-216-4347
E-mail: gjones@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Algorithms, Information Systems Management, Electronic Commerce
Undergraduate Courses Taught: CSCI 1011, 1041
Graduate Courses:  IS 6000, 6100, 6230, 6260,  6700

Karen Karenth Bryant

Kareth-Bryant, Karen, M.Ed.
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

Voice Mail: (808) 236-3500
Fax: (808) 236-3590
E-mail: kkarethb@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Digital Literacy
Courses Taught: CSCI 1011

Computer Science

Kwak, Austin, M.S.
Hawaii Pacific University
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

Voice Mail: (808) 544-9328

Areas of Interest: Digital Literacy, Internet Programming
Courses Taught: CSCI 1011, 3201

Brian Kyler

Kyler, Brian, M.S.
Capitol College
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

Military Campus Programs

Voice Mail: 707-969-7669
E-mail: bkyler@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Digital Literacy, Networking, Securtiy
Courses Taught: CSCI 1011

Mark Lane

Lane, Mark, Ph.D.
University of Missouri
Associate Professor of Finance

College of Business Administration
 Office: 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 504-12 (FH)
Office Phone Number: (808) 544-0808
Voice Mail: (808) 544-9373
Fax: (808) 566-2403
E-mail: mlane@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Ruby on Rails, Algorithms for Business Applications, Entrepreneurship
Courses Taught: CSCI 3776

Catherine Linnes

Linnes, Cathrine, Ph.D.
Nova Southeastern University
Associate Professor of Information Systems

College of Business Administration
 Office: 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 504-7 (FH)
Office Phone Number: (808) 687-7064
Fax: (808) 566-2403
E-mail: clinnes@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Systems Analysis and Design, Software Development
Courses Taught: CSCI 3211

 

Eddie Lo

Lo, Eddie, Ph.D.
Rutgers University
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

Military Campus Programs
Office Phone Number: (808) 838-1278
E-mail: elo@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Algorithms
Courses Taught: CSCI 3101

Anthony Marlin

Marlin, Anthony, B.S.
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science
 

Email:amarlin@hpu.edu
Office: 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 912H (UB)

Areas of Interest: Digital Literacy
Course Taught: CSCI 1011

George McOuat

McOuat, George, M.S.
University of Southern California
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

Military Campus Programs
Phone Number: (808) 262-1314
E-mail: gmcouat@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Programming, Software Development
Courses Taught: CSCI 2911, 2912

Nelson, James

Nelson, Jim, M.B.A
Washburn University
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

Office: 5726 Villa Drive, Lawrence, Kansas 66047-8032
Office Phone Number: (785) 832-1858
E-mail: jimnelson@hpu.edu
Office Hours: Central Standard Time (4 or 5 hours LATER than Hawaii depending on Daylight Savings)

Areas of Interest: Information Management Using Databases and Spreadsheets, Digital Literacy
Courses Taught: CSCI 1011, 3201

Nelson, Peggy

Nelson, Peggy, M.O.S.
Washburn University
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science
Microsoft Certified Trainer, Master Microsoft Office Specialist

Office: 5216 Fox Chase Drive, Lawrence, Kansas 66049-8302
Office Phone Number: (785) 832-1858
Voice Mail: (785) 832-1858
Fax: (785) 832-1858
E-mail: peggyenelson@hpu.edu
Office Hours: Central Standard Time (4 or 5 hours LATER than Hawaii depending on Daylight Savings)

Areas of Interest: Digital Literacy
Courses Taught: CSCI 1011

Computer Science

Oshiro, John
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

Military Campus Programs

Areas of Interest: Digital Literacy, Programming
Courses Taught: CSCI 1011, 2911, 2912, 2913

Dolly Samson

Samson, Dolly, Ph.D.
George Mason University
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

Office location: Stamford International University, Bangkok, Thailand
E-Mail: dsamson@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Online Pedagogies, Social Networking Technologies
Courses Taught: CSCI 3401, 3601, 3753, 3721, 4921

Rob Slike

Slike, Robert, M.S.I.S.
Hawaii Pacific University
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science
Chief Information Officer

Information Technology Services
Office: 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 307 (FH)
Office Phone Number: (808) 543-8019
Fax: (808) 544-1425
E-mail: rslike@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Digital Literacy
Courses Taught: CSCI 1011

Souza, Edward

Souza, Edward, M.S.I.S.
Affiliate Instructor of Information Systems

College of Business Administration
Office: 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 504-5 (FH)
Office Phone Number: (808) 544-1467
Fax: (808) 566-2403
E-mail: esouza@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Databases, Data Mining
Courses Taught: CSCI 3301, 3302, 3201

Computer Science

Stork, Carl, B.S.B.A.
Hawaii Pacific University
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

Military Campus Programs
Phone Number: (310) 746-3611
E-mail: cstork@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Information Management Using Databases and Spreadsheets, Digital Literacy
Courses Taught: CSCI 1011 and CSCI 3201

White, James M.S.

White, James, M.S.
University of Southern California
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

Military Campus Programs
Office Phone Number: (808) 486-3240
E-mail: jwhite@hpu.edu

Mr. Jim White received a Master of Science in Systems Management from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. He has been an F-4 fighter pilot, a senior site representative, a senior information systems engineer, senior test specialist, senior systems analyst, principal engineer and director of operations. He is employed by employed by Ventura Technology Enterprise, Ltd. (VTEL) as consultant on Command and Control Systems throughout the Pacific Theater.

Areas of Interest: Programming
Courses Taught: CSCI 2911, 2912

Willeby, Tarek T.

Willeby, Tarek, M.S.I.S.
Hawaii Pacific University
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science
Technical Operations Manager – Computer Labs & Helpdesk; Computing Services, Information Technology Division

Military Campus Programs
Phone number: (808) 294-2617
Email: twilleby@hpu.edu

Areas of Interest: Digital Literacy
Courses Taught: CSCI 1011


Computer Science

Yamashita, Bruce, M.S.
University of Maryland
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

Military Campus Programs
Office:P.O. Box 482220, Kaunakakai, HI 96748
Phone Number: 808-285-1574
E-mail: brucesheri@aol.com

Areas of Interest: Information Management Using Databases and Spreadsheets, Digital Literacy
Courses Taught: CSCI 1011, 3201