Faculty
Matthew Oliver Ward
Contact Information:
Fuller Laboratories, 231
Phone: +1-508-831-5671
Fax: +1-508-831-5776
matt@wpi.edu
Website
Matthew Oliver Ward
- Professor, Computer Science
I do research and teach in an area loosely termed “Image Sciences,” which includes topics such as computer graphics, animation, image processing, computer vision, and data and information visualization - a topic I have researched for the past 20 years. Read more...
Emmanuel O. Agu
Contact Information:
Fuller Laboratories, 139
Phone: +1-508-831-5568
Fax: +1-508-831-5776
emmanuel@wpi.edu
Website
Emmanuel O. Agu
- Associate Professor, Computer Science
His research interests include computer graphics, mobile computing, wireless networks and the use of smartphones as a platform to deliver better healthcare. Read more...
Joseph "Duff" B. Duffy
Contact Information:
Life Sciences & Bioengineering Center, GP4015
Phone: +1-508-831-5543
Fax: +1-508-831-5936
jduffy@wpi.edu
Joseph B. Duffy
- Associate Professor & Department Head, Biology & Biotechnology
Defining signaling pathways that program cellular diversity is one of the foremost problems in biology and is central to my research interests. In the lab we use molecular, genetic, and biochemical approaches to characterize the function of these pathways and to gain insight into their role in disease. Read more...
Mohamed Eltabakh
Contact Information:
Fuller Laboratories, 235
Phone: +1-508-831-6421
Fax: +1-508-831-5776
meltabakh@wpi.edu
Website
Mohamed Eltabakh
- Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Professor Eltabakh’s research is in the area of database management systems and information management, currently exploring possible extensions to database management systems and Hadoop framework to support scientific applications and health-care systems. Read more...
Patrick Flaherty
Contact Information:
Life Sciences & Bioengineering Center, 3003
Phone: +1-508-831-6583
Fax: +1-508-831-4121
pjflaherty@wpi.edu
Patrick Flaherty
- Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
I’m interested in using large-scale genomic data to provide the best clinical diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other genetic diseases. To do that, my research involves designing computationally efficient statistical tools to interpret and integrate large-scale data sets generated by sequencing, microarray and other high-throughput experimental platforms. Read more...
Bob Kinicki
Contact Information:
Fuller Laboratories, 135
Phone: +1-508-831-6116
Fax: +1-508-831-5776
rek@wpi.edu
Website
Bob Kinicki
- Professor, Computer Science
As a faculty member since 1978, Bob Kinicki enjoys the project-oriented nature at the heart of the WPI plan. He believes studying and conducting research on the latest network innovations is exciting and important for engineering and science students. Read more...
William J. Martin
Contact Information:
Stratton Hall, 302A
Phone: +1-508-831-6764
Fax: +1-508-831-5824
martin@wpi.edu
Website
William J. Martin
- Professor, Mathematical Sciences
Professor Martin's mathematical research is in the area of algebraic combinatorics, where tools from linear and abstract algebra are applied to problems in discrete math. He is also interested in K-12 education, contributing across many areas. Read more...
Sarah D. Olson
Contact Information:
Stratton Hall, 302
Phone: +1-508-831-4940
Fax: +1-508-831-5824
sdolson@wpi.edu
Website
Sarah D. Olson
- Assistant Professor, Mathematical Sciences
I enjoy teaching all courses fundamental to applied mathematics, scientific computing, and modeling. I look forward to mentoring students interested in working on areas in Mathematical Biology, Computational Biofluids, and Scientific Computing. Read more...
Samuel "Sam" M. Politz
Contact Information:
Life Sciences & Bioengineering Center, 4023
Phone: +1-508-831-5028
spolitz@wpi.edu
Samuel M. Politz
- Associate Professor, Biology & Biotechnology
I enjoy the hands-on teaching that WPI offers in the projects system. Students learn in my lab that research is unpredictable, with many twists and turns. I try to convey the excitement and enthusiasm I have about making discoveries. Read more...
Reeta Prusty Rao
Contact Information:
Life Sciences & Bioengineering Center, 4013
Phone: +1-508-831-6120
Fax: +1-508-831-5936
rpr@wpi.edu
Website
Reeta Prusty Rao
- Associate Professor, Biology & Biotechnology
The research goal is to understand and ultimately manage fungal diseases. We use biochemical, molecular genetic, genomic, and behavioral tools and exploit the versatility of model organisms to explore fungal virulence strategies in a high-throughput fashion. Other recent projects aim to genetically modify yeast to increase production of butanol from cellulosic feedstock. Read more...
Carolina Ruiz
Contact Information:
Fuller Laboratories, 232
Phone: +1-508-831-5640
Fax: +1-508-831-5776
ruiz@wpi.edu
Website
Carolina Ruiz
- Associate Professor, Computer Science
Carolina Ruiz's research interests are in data mining, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. In addition to being a faculty member in cs, she is a founder and active member of the bioinformatics and computational biology program at WPI. Read more...
Elke Angelika Rundensteiner
Contact Information:
Fuller Laboratories, 238
Phone: +1-508-831-5815
Fax: +1-508-831-5776
rundenst@wpi.edu
Website
Elke Angelika Rundensteiner
- Professor, Computer Science
My research focuses on how to make use of data and information in an effective manner - for achieving goals in business, scientific discovery, health services, or personal endeavors. I love every moment of working with students and colleagues at WPI. Read more...
Elizabeth "Liz" F. Ryder
Contact Information:
Life Sciences & Bioengineering Center, 4024
Phone: +1-508-831-6011
Fax: +1-508-831-5936
ryder@wpi.edu
Elizabeth F. Ryder
- Associate Professor, Biology & Biotechnology
Neurobiology and genetics are my two favorite scientific subjects, and my goal at WPI is to help students discover for themselves how exciting it is to work in these areas. In both the classroom and the research lab, I really enjoy helping students to learn how to ask important questions, design experiments, and interpret data to increase our understanding of the nervous system. Read more...
Brigitte Servatius
Contact Information:
Stratton Hall, 305C
Phone: +1-508-831-5361
Fax: +1-508-831-5824
bservat@wpi.edu
Website
Brigitte Servatius
- Professor, Mathematical Sciences
I pose this question: if I dip a wire cage of a cube into soap bubbles, can I get a hexagon? What do you think? Read more...
Dalin Tang
Contact Information:
Stratton Hall, 202E
Phone: +1-508-831-5332
Fax: +1-508-831-5824
dtang@wpi.edu
Website
Dalin Tang
- Professor, Mathematical Sciences
I have been teaching and conducting research at WPI since 1988. Teaching is a lot of fun since it involves interactions with students, and we can pass our knowledge and experiences to students for their better future. Read more...
Luis Vidali
Contact Information:
Life Sciences & Bioengineering Center, 4018
Phone: +1-508-831-4194
Fax: +1-508-831-5936
lvidali@wpi.edu
Website
Luis Vidali
- Assistant Professor, Biology & Biotechnology
I enjoy when students realize plants are complex, important organisms. Plants are essential to a more sustainable future, but to fully realize their potential, we need to understand them at the molecular and cellular level. My research aims to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying plant cell self-organization and growth. The long-term goal is to increase plant productivity. Read more...
Zheyang Wu
Contact Information:
Stratton Hall, 101
Phone: +1-508-831-5031
Fax: +1-508-831-5824
zheyangwu@wpi.edu
Website
Zheyang Wu
- Assistant Professor, Mathematical Sciences
Professor Wu's research applies statistical decision theory, high-dimensional model selection, multiple-hypothesis testing, and correlation matrix estimation into detecting new causative genetic variations. Read more...
