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The goal of the Department of Computer Science is to provide individuals with a broad-based theoretical and practical understanding of computer science and its sub-disciplines. The programs offered by the Department prepare students to pursue graduate study or to assume positions which include software engineering, network design and management, web design, data science, and the application of computers and related technologies to problems in industry such as cybersecurity.

Curricula

The curricula offered by the Department of Computer Science are designed to serve these purposes:

Undergraduate Programs

In each of the degree programs offered by the Department of Computer Science, students are guided through a carefully selected sequence of courses designed to provide a thorough grounding in practical aspects of the field. Students will also acquire sufficient theoretical background to enable them to keep up with the rapid changes in computer technology and methodology. Students should consult a CBT advisor to determine which degree program and electives to choose.

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Computer Science, Minor

Tinker under the hood of today’s technology. Through theory and practice, the study of computer science takes you inside the programs and processes that run the world.

Christopher Sulla
Christopher
Sulla
Instructor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
(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 91Porn (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

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Xiwei
Wang
Ph.D.
Department Chair; Associate Professor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
(773) 442-4734
x-wang9@neiu.edu
Courses Taught
CS-207 Programming II
CS-304 Data Structures
CS-324 Intro to the Design of Algorithms
CS-404 Analysis of Algorithms
CS-419 Informatics
CS-422 Data Mining
Research Interests
Data privacy and security, recommender systems, data mining, and machine learning.
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

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Chicago, IL 60625
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(773) 442-4734
Office Hours
2-3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday
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Computer Science Faculty

(773) 442-4720
computer-science@neiu.edu
Computer Science
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Xiwei
Wang
Ph.D.
Department Chair; Associate Professor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
(773) 442-4734
x-wang9@neiu.edu
Courses Taught
CS-207 Programming II
CS-304 Data Structures
CS-324 Intro to the Design of Algorithms
CS-404 Analysis of Algorithms
CS-419 Informatics
CS-422 Data Mining
Research Interests
Data privacy and security, recommender systems, data mining, and machine learning.
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

Room CBT 181
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5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4734
Office Hours
2-3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday
or by appointment
Main Campus
Graciela Perera
Graciela
Perera
Ph.D.
Department Associate Chair; Associate Professor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
(773) 442-4738
g-perera@neiu.edu
Expertise
Computer networks and protocols, distributed systems and applied security.
Courses Taught
CS-109 FYE The information Age: Its impact on Chicago's Culture
CS-323 Cyberlaw
CS-331 Computer Networks
CS-339 Fundamentals Of Information Technology Project Management
CS-355 Cryptography
CS-360 CyberSecurity
CS-460 Computer Security
Research Interests
Computer Science Education in Cybersecurity, Future Networks, Network Security attacks and defenses using experimentation.
Education

Ph.D., University of South Florida

g-perera@neiu.edu

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5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
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(773) 442-4738
Office Hours
By appointment
El Centro
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Kenneth
Sotak
Ph.D.
Graduate Program Advisor; Instructor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
k-sotak@neiu.edu
Courses Taught
CS-200 Programming
CS-207 Programming
ICS-319 Writing Intensive Program: Fundamentals Of Software Engineering
ICS-321 Server Side Web Development
Research Interests
Teaching interests: Programming Fundamentals, Database Management, Web Development.
Education

Ph.D. Northwestern University

k-sotak@neiu.edu

Room CBT 172
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Office Hours
By appointment
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Marcelo Sztainberg
Marcelo
O.
Sztainberg
Ph.D.
Professor; Interim Dean Graduate Studies, Analytics and Research
College of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Studies and Research
(773) 442-4694
m-sztainberg@neiu.edu
Expertise
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Multi-Agent Systems, Software Engineering.
Courses Taught
CS-334 Open Source Systems
CS-401 Software Engineering
CS-412 Web Application Development
CS-416 Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence, Human Centered Design, Machine Learning, Medical Informatics.
Education

Ph.D. Stony Brook University

Additional Information

You might want to know: I love to travel, learning about other places, cultures and people.

Teaching interests: Artificial Intelligence, Informatics, Software Engineering

m-sztainberg@neiu.edu

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Office Hours
Monday through Friday by appointment
Main Campus
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Peter
G.
Kimmel
Ph.D.
Professor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
(773) 442-4717
p-kimmel@neiu.edu
Expertise
Cryptography, Theoretical Computer Science
Courses Taught
CS-200 Programming Fundamentals
CS-201 Discrete Structures
CS-207 Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures
CS-304 Data Structures
CS-324 Introduction to design of Algorithms
CS-325 Automata, Languages, and Theory of Computation
CS-355 Cryptography
CS-400 Discrete Modeling and Analysis
CS-404 Analysis of Algorithms
Research Interests
Theory of Computation, Complexity Theory, Communication Complexity, Algorithms
Education

Ph.D. University of Chicago

p-kimmel@neiu.edu

Room CBT 125
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(773) 442-4717
Office Hours
Monday and Wednesday: 1:00-2:00 p.m. or by appointment
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Manar
Mohaisen
Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
(773) 442-4714
m-mohaisen@neiu.edu
Courses Taught
CS-200 Programming
CS-207 Programming II
CS-360 Cybersecurity
Research Interests
System Security, Wireless Communications, Network Analysis
Education

Ph.D. Inha University, South Korea

Selected Publications
  • "Parallel Complex Quadrature Spatial Modulation," Applied Sciences, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 1-11, January 2021.
  • “On the performance of improved quadrature spatial modulation,” ETRI Journal, Wiley, vol. 42, no. 4, pp. 562-574, August 2020.
  • “Performance analysis and constellation design for the parallel quadrature spatial modulation,” Entropy, vol. 22, no. 8, pp. 1-18, July 2020.
  • "The network ROI: Concept, metrics, and measurement of social media returns (a Facebook experiment)," Internet Research, vol. 30, no. 2, pp. 631-652, May 2020.
  • “On the performance of the multiple active antenna spatial modulation with 3-dimensional constellation,” Applied Sciences, vol. 10, no. 11, pp. 1-14, May 2020.
  • “Assessing the effectiveness of pulsing denial of service attacks under realistic network synchronization assumptions,” Computer Networks, Elsevier, vol. 173, May 2020.
m-mohaisen@neiu.edu

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Office Hours
By appointment; contact via email
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Ahmed Ezzeldin
Khaled
Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
(773) 442-4727
a-khaled@neiu.edu
Courses Taught
CS-308 Operating Systems
CS-331 Computer Networks
CS-341 Parallel Computing and Distributed Systems
CS-349 Introduction to the Internet of Things
CS-415 Design of Database Systems
Research Interests
My research interests include Internet of Things (IoT), Applications for Smart Spaces, Mobile and Pervasive Computing, and Distributed Systems.
Education

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

External Publications Link
a-khaled@neiu.edu

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Yi
Yang
Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
(773) 442-6148
y-yang8@neiu.edu
Courses Taught
CS- 300 Client Side Web Development
CS- 304 Data Structures
CS- 331 Computer Networks
CS- 360 Cybersecurity
CS- 404 Analysis Of Algorithms
Research Interests
Computer Science and Cybersecurity
Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Background

Teaching Interests: Web Development, Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Networks, and Cybersecurity 

y-yang8@neiu.edu

Room CBT 171
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(773) 442-6148
Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
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Aisha
Shah
Assistant Professor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
l-shah2@neiu.edu
Courses Taught
TBD
Research Interests
TBD
Education

TBD

l-shah2@neiu.edu

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Lizi
Zhu
Assistant Professor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
(773) 442-6123
l-zhu2@neiu.edu
Expertise
Data privacy preservation, recommender systems, computer science and higher education, fintech
Courses Taught
CS-319 Fundamentals of Software Engineering
CS-335 Artificial Intelligence
CS-322 Applied Research and Statistical Analysis
CS-422 Data Mining
CS-351 Data Wrangling
CS-321 Server-Side Web Development
Research Interests
• Computational Finance
• Software Development
• Fintech and Artificial Intelligence
Education

Ph.D., Illinois Institute of Technology
M.S., Osaka University

l-zhu2@neiu.edu

Room CBT 121
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(773) 442-6123
Office Hours
By appointment.
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Li
Wang
Assistant Professor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
l-wang3@neiu.edu
Courses Taught
CS 200 - Programming Fundamentals
CS 345 - Network Security
Research Interests
Cybersecurity
Education

Ph.D. in Information Science and Technology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

l-wang3@neiu.edu

Room CBT 136
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Office Hours
By appointment
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Akkady
Tchaba
M.S.
Instructor; Computer Science Clubs Coordinator
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
(773) 442-4719
a-tchaba@neiu.edu
Courses Taught
CS-101 Creative Problem Solving
CS-200 Programming
CS-207 Programming II
CS-304 Data Structures
CS-315 Modern Database Management
CS-317 Event-Driven Programming
Research Interests
Teaching interests: Courses in Problem-Solving and Computational Thinking, Programming, Embedded Systems.
Education

M.S. in Computer Science, 91Porn

a-tchaba@neiu.edu

Room CBT 123
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(773) 442-4719
Office Hours
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Mirza
Baig
M.S.
Instructor; Senior Systems Administrator
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
(773) 442-4375
mn-baig@neiu.edu
Courses Taught
CS-331 Computer Networks
Research Interests
Role of technology in teaching and learning environments to improve student learning outcome. Student's self-regulation and use of self-regulated learning strategies. Hybrid and online instruction delivery modes.
Education

M.S. Computer Science 91Porn

mn-baig@neiu.edu

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(773) 442-4375
Office Hours
By appointment via email
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Diego
Fernandez
M.S.
Instructor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
(773) 442-4030
d-fernandez3@neiu.edu
Expertise
A senior software engineer with 18 years of experience in analysis, design, and implementation of distributed systems.
Courses Taught
CS-319 Writing Intensive Program: Fundamentals Of Software Engineering
Research Interests
Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Design.
Education

M.S. Sc. Nova Southeastern University

d-fernandez3@neiu.edu

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Office Hours
Monday: 6:30-7:00 p.m. and 8:45-9:15 p.m. or by appointment
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Michael
Kazarinov
Ph.D.
Instructor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
kazarinov@gmail.com
Courses Taught
CS-201 Discrete Structures
CS-304 Data Structures
CS-324 Introduction to The Design of Algorithms
CS-417 Video Game Programming
CS-400 Discrete Modeling and Analysis
CS-420 Object-Oriented Design
Research Interests
tbd
Education

Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics Kharkov State University

kazarinov@gmail.com

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Office Hours
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Cristina Haidau
Cristina
Haidau
Ph.D.
Instructor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
c-haidau@neiu.edu
Courses Taught
CS-201 Discrete Structures
CS-342 Introduction to HCI
CS-400 Discrete Modeling & Analysis
CS-419 Informatics
Research Interests
Partial Differential Equations, Digital Analytics, Analytics and Accessibility in Educational Technologies for Online Classes.

Education

Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Illinois at Chicago

 

Additional Information

 

c-haidau@neiu.edu

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Wednesday: 11-11:30 a.m., 2:15-2:45 p.m.
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Philip Garofalo
Philip
Garofalo
M.S.
Instructor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
p-garofalo@neiu.edu
Courses Taught
CS-301 Computer Organization
CS-308 Operating Systems
CS-347 Mobile Application Development
Research Interests
Teaching interests: Mobile Application Development, Operating Systems, Software Engineering
Education

M.S. DePaul University

p-garofalo@neiu.edu

Room CBT 128
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Elizabeth
Iehl
M.S.
Instructor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
(773) 583-4050
e-iehl@neiu.edu
Courses Taught
CS-100 Computers and Society
CS-109 First Year Experience
Research Interests
Teaching student to develop the skills to problem solving while learning new Technologies, including Applications software programs and crowdsourcing.
Education

M.S. NEIU 

e-iehl@neiu.edu

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Tuesday and Thursday: 3:00-4:00 p.m. or by appointment

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Kamran
Khan
M.S.
Instructor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
k-khan@neiu.edu
Courses Taught
CS-323 Cyberlaw
CS-360 Cybersecurity
Research Interests
I like to teach Cyberlaw, being a law graduate from overseas. Also, Computer Organization and Cyber Security are my favorites.
Education

M.S. Computer Science from 91Porn

LL.B. University of Punjab, Lahore 

Background

Registered member of Punjab Bar Council, Lahore. As a licensed legal practitioner in Lahore Pakistan, I can serve as advocate or counsel in any legal matter over there. 

k-khan@neiu.edu

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Office Hours
Monday: 6-7 p.m. or by appointment
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Yuhuda
Gutstein
M.S.
Instructor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
y-gutstein@neiu.edu
Courses Taught
CS-200 Programming I
CS-300 Client Side Web Development
Research Interests
tbd
Education

Illinois Institute of Technology (Bachelor of Architecture)

91Porn-M.S. in Computer Science

 

y-gutstein@neiu.edu

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George
Vukotich
Ph.D.
Faculty
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
g-vukotich@neiu.edu
Courses Taught
CS-339 Fundamentals Of Information Technology Project Management
Research Interests
Innovation and application and how to make the world better.
Education

Harvard Business School

Loyola University, Chicago, Ph.D. Organization Development

DePaul Driehaus College of Business, MBA, Finance

91Porn, BA, Business

External Publications Link
Background

At NEIU I will be teaching project management, but have taught hundreds of courses online, in-class, and hybrid, to students around the world. As a student, I started at NEIU in 1977. I have been involved with the university over the years since then.

g-vukotich@neiu.edu

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Office Hours
By appointment- please email g-vukotich@neiu.edu
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Norman
Noerper
Instructor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
n-noerper@neiu.edu
Expertise
Award: Faculty of the Year 91Porn Alumni Association · June 1985
President, Chicago Technical Professionals Education Council (CTPEC)
Courses Taught
Internship placement and Supervision
Research Interests
Please view LinkedIn for background
Education

Northwestern University-Kellogg School of Management

University of Missouri-Kansas City-MBA, Business

Georgetown University-BA, Liberal Arts

n-noerper@neiu.edu

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Harshitha Ram
Harshitha
Ram
LL.M.
Adjunct Faculty
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
hram@neiu.edu
Expertise
With a distinguished career as an international arbitrator and attorney, Harshitha brings a wealth of experience in resolving complex legal disputes with finesse and precision. Specializing in the dynamic fields of cyber law and artificial intelligence, her expertise positions them at the forefront of navigating intricate legal landscapes in the digital age.
Courses Taught
CS-323 Cyber Law
Research Interests
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Education

J.D. (Honors), Dr. Ambedkar Law University
LL.M Dispute Resolution, University of South Wales

hram@neiu.edu

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Office Hours
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Rachel Trana
Rachel
Trana
Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Computer Science
College of Business and Technology
(773) 442-4720
r-trana@neiu.edu
Expertise
Software Development
Bioinformatics
Machine Learning
Courses Taught
CS-200 Programming Fundamentals
CS-201 Discrete Structures
CS-207 Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures
CS-321 Server-Side Web Development
CS-324 Introduction to the Design of Algorithms
CS-327 Computational Methods in Biology
CS-335 Artificial Intelligence
CS-412 Web Application Development
Research Interests
CS/Biology Interdisciplinary Research
Computer Science Education
AI/Data Science: Cyberbullying
Education

Ph.D. Northwestern University in Applied Mathematics

B.S. University of Arkansas at Monticello in Mathematics

Additional Information

You might want to know: I’ve run the Chicago marathon twice and I am a true crime podcast junkie.

r-trana@neiu.edu

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