  {"id":21171,"date":"2024-10-08T15:48:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T20:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/?post_type=program&#038;p=21171"},"modified":"2026-04-06T16:25:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T21:25:21","slug":"computer-science-phd","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/academics\/computer-science-phd\/","title":{"rendered":"Computer Science PhD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Computer Science PhD                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">PhD<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest educational degree, and explores problem solving through extensive original research. As an R1 research university ranked in the top 3% of universities worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings, 51ÁÔÆæ is a premier place for those with a passion for research and discovery to pursue a PhD in computer science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates can expect opportunities in academia as professors, research leaders, or as peer-level research collaborators. Alternatively, many graduates choose to earn a PhD in computer science for career advancement, increased earning potential, and enhanced credibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program is intentionally flexible to meet the specific needs and interests of each student, and provide competency in state-of-art programs for their discipline. Ultimately, students who pursue a PhD in computer science are passionate about research and solving a unique problem that can change the world.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Doctoral<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>On Campus<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_24340cd6-aac9-4c29-a3c7-2d2be62daf94'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" rel=\"\">Apply Now<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" rel=\"\">Cost<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=24340cd6-aac9-4c29-a3c7-2d2be62daf94&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_24340cd6-aac9-4c29-a3c7-2d2be62daf94'>\/**\/<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\t    <section id=\"program-highlights\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80 uwm-bg-gray-dark\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div id=\"program-highlights-content-image\" class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cs-phd-student-spotlight\">CS PhD Student Spotlight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Enrolling in the PhD in Computer Science program at 51ÁÔÆæ&#8217;s College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science has given me a great opportunity to explore new ways robotics and computer vision can help people. The collaborative environment, supportive faculty, and access to cutting-edge resources have allowed me to explore innovative solutions in assistive technologies. I&#8217;m excited to be part of research that makes a real difference.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Md Tanzil Shahria is completing his PhD in Computer Science focusing on assistive robotics and deep learning. His research will allow people with severe physical disabilities to live independently, using&nbsp; advanced robots with cameras and voice control to help them care for themselves or prepare a meal at home.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">    <figure class=\"default\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \n                class=\"wp-image-21212\" \n                src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2024\/10\/Tanzil-Shahria-750-x-500.png\" \n                alt=\"A computer science doctoral student performs research on a robotic assistive arm device\" \n srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2024\/10\/Tanzil-Shahria-750-x-500.png 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2024\/10\/Tanzil-Shahria-750-x-500-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\n                                <figcaption>Md Tanzil Shahria, doctoral student, computer science<\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-h85p-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-h85p-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Careers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-h85p-faculty-staff\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Faculty &amp; Staff<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-h85p-research\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Research<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-h85p-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">51ÁÔÆæ admits students to its doctoral program in Computer Science based on their own merit rather than their doctoral advisor. Avenues for acceptance exist for both students who have a Master&#8217;s in computer science, and those who have other related Bachelor&#8217;s or Master&#8217;s degrees. Students publish their work in conferences and journals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">PhD graduates who seek faculty jobs after graduation will have mentored teaching experiences that meet national standards. Many students earn&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/research-teaching-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teaching Assistantships<\/a>&nbsp;(TAs),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/research-teaching-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research Assistantships&nbsp;<\/a>(RAs) or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/fellowships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fellowships<\/a>&nbsp;during their graduate study which helps to fund their education while also building leadership skills and the ability to explain computer science related concepts, and their own research to others in a way they understand it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistantship decisions are made by the academic departments only after an applicant has been accepted into the program, and are awarded on merit so that a student TA can change advisors or research area without fear of losing support\u2013 as long as they remain in good academic standing and are taking at least 6 credits per semester.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-details\">Program Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Required Credits<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Required credits are distributed according to your program of study. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Doctoral Milestones<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Other doctoral milestones include the thesis proposal (which also serves as the preliminary exam) and the defense of the dissertation.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/engineering-applied-science\/engineering-applied-science\/engineering-phd\/#requirementstext\">Review the admission requirements for the doctoral program in computer science <\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">PhD Qualifying Examination Guidelines<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/10\/CS-PhD-Guidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Computer Science PhD Qualifying Guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/computer-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Computer Science<\/a>&nbsp;Department Chair or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:myersll@uwm.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leanne Myers<\/a>&nbsp;for qualifying exam samples.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a1\">More Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact the<a href=\"mailto:ceas-graduate@uwm.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science Graduate Programs Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-h85p-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-graduate-outcomes\">Graduate Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our graduates with a PhD in Computer Science are highly sought after by both academia and industry. See where some of our graduates have landed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amir Hesamian (PhD 2023), Microsoft&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eric Fritz (PhD 2018), Render&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chao Sun (PhD 2014), Open AI (formerly Apple) and Apache Software Foundation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mohamedelbendary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mohamed ElBendary<\/a> (PhD 2008), Enterprise Architecture Manager, FasTrack Software, Inc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrs.pitt.edu\/people\/ahmad-pahlavan-tafti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ahmad Tafti <\/a>(PhD 2016), Assistant Professor at University of Pittsburgh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/anirbanghosh.domains.unf.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anirbhan Ghosh<\/a> (PhD 2016), Associate Professor at the University of North Florida<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cset.mnsu.edu\/departments\/computer-information-science\/faculty-and-staff\/suboh-alkhushayni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suboh Alkhushayni<\/a> (PhD 2016), Associate Professor at Minnesota State University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prontospanish.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">James Williams<\/a> (PhD 2014), Teaching Faculty at UW-Madison, and co-founder of Pronto Spanish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msoe.edu\/directory\/profile\/william.retertphd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">William Retert<\/a> (PhD 2009), Instructor at the Milwaukee School of Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-h85p-faculty-staff\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-computer-science-faculty\">Computer Science Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"facetwp-template\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-container\" class=\"uwmpeople-grid\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-grid\" class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--1 uwm-u-mb-60\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"28, 31, 28\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/boyland-john\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/John-Boyland-300-x-350-257x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"John Boyland\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/John-Boyland-300-x-350-257x300.png 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/John-Boyland-300-x-350.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/boyland-john\/\">Boyland, John   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Professor<\/strong>, <em>Computer Science<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:boyland@uwm.edu\">boyland@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142296986\">414-229-6986<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Engineering &amp; Mathematical Sciences E364<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"28, 31, 28\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/cheng-christine\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Christine-Cheng-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Christine Cheng\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Christine-Cheng-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Christine-Cheng.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/cheng-christine\/\">Cheng, Christine   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor<\/strong>, <em>Computer Science<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:ccheng@uwm.edu\">ccheng@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142295170\">414-229-5170<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Engineering &amp; Mathematical Sciences 1261<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"28, 29, 28, 31, 28\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/dabagh-mahsa\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Mahsa-Dabagh-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mahsa Dabagh\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Mahsa-Dabagh-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Mahsa-Dabagh.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/dabagh-mahsa\/\">Dabagh, Mahsa   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Richard and Joanne Grigg Professorship<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Associate Professor<\/strong>, <em>Biomedical Engineering<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Affiliate Associate Professor<\/strong>, <em>Computer Science<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:dabaghme@uwm.edu\">dabaghme@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142517573\">414-251-7573<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Engineering &amp; Mathematical Sciences<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"28, 31, 28\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/kate-rohit\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/06\/Kate-Rohit-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Rohit Kate\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/06\/Kate-Rohit-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/06\/Kate-Rohit.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/kate-rohit\/\">Kate, Rohit   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor<\/strong>, <em>Computer Science<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:katerj@uwm.edu\">katerj@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142294264\">414-229-4264<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Engineering &amp; Mathematical Sciences E333<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"28, 31, 28\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/kouklin-nikolai\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Nikolai-Kouklin-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Nikolai Kouklin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Nikolai-Kouklin-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Nikolai-Kouklin.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/kouklin-nikolai\/\">Kouklin, Nikolai   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Professor<\/strong>, <em>Computer Science<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:nkouklin@uwm.edu\">nkouklin@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142294679\">414-229-4679<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Engineering and Mathematical Sciences 1287<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"28, 31, 28, 32, 28\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/law-chiu\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Chiu-Law-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Chiu Law\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Chiu-Law-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Chiu-Law.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/law-chiu\/\">Law, Chiu   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor<\/strong>, <em>Electrical Engineering<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Associate Professor<\/strong>, <em>Computer Science<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:lawc@uwm.edu\">lawc@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142296203\">414-229-6203<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Engineering and Mathematical Sciences 1219<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"28, 31, 28\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/luo-jake\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/09\/Jake-Luo-300-x-350-257x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Jake Luo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/09\/Jake-Luo-300-x-350-257x300.png 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/09\/Jake-Luo-300-x-350.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/luo-jake\/\">Luo, Jake   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor<\/strong>, <em>Health Informatics &amp; Administration<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Affiliate Professor<\/strong>, <em>Computer Science<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Graduate Program Director<\/strong>, <em>Health Care Informatics <\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:jakeluo@uwm.edu\">jakeluo@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142297333\">414-229-7333<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Northwest Quadrant B 6469<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"28, 31, 28\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/mali-amol\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Amol-Mali-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Amol Mali\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Amol-Mali-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Amol-Mali.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/mali-amol\/\">Mali, Amol   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor<\/strong>, <em>Computer Science<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:mali@uwm.edu\">mali@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142296762\">414-229-6762<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Engineering and Mathematical Sciences 1245<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"28, 31, 28\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/mcroy-susan\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Susan-McRoy-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"faculty photo susan mcroy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Susan-McRoy-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Susan-McRoy.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/mcroy-susan\/\">McRoy, Susan   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Professor<\/strong>, <em>Computer Science<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Department Chair<\/strong>, <em>Computer Science<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:mcroy@uwm.edu\">mcroy@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142296695\">414-229-6695<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Engineering and Mathematical Sciences 1275<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"28, 31, 51, 54\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/nipu-ayesha-siddika\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2024\/09\/Ayesha-Nipu-300-x-350-257x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Ayesha Nipu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2024\/09\/Ayesha-Nipu-300-x-350-257x300.png 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2024\/09\/Ayesha-Nipu-300-x-350.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/nipu-ayesha-siddika\/\">Nipu, Ayesha Siddika   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Teaching Faculty II<\/strong>, <em>Computer Science<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:nipua@uwm.edu\">nipua@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142518229\">414-251-8229<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Engineering &amp; Mathematical Sciences Building E875<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"28, 31, 28\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/nowrin-sadia\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2024\/01\/Sadia-Nowrin-300-x-350-257x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Sadia Nowrin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2024\/01\/Sadia-Nowrin-300-x-350-257x300.png 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2024\/01\/Sadia-Nowrin-300-x-350.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/nowrin-sadia\/\">Nowrin, Sadia   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Teaching Faculty II<\/strong>, <em>Computer Science<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:nowrin@uwm.edu\">nowrin@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142515224\">414-251-5224<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Engineering &amp; Mathematical Sciences 817<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"28, 29, 28, 31, 28, 28, 35\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/rahman-mohammad-habib\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Mohammad-H-Rahman-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mohammad Rahman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Mohammad-H-Rahman-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Mohammad-H-Rahman.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/rahman-mohammad-habib\/\">Rahman, Mohammad Habib   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Richard and Joanne Grigg Professorship<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Professor and Department Chair<\/strong>, <em>Mechanical Engineering<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Affiliate Professor, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Switzer Research Distinguished Fellow<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:rahmanmh@uwm.edu\">rahmanmh@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142518406\">414-251-8406<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">University Services &amp; Research Building (USRB) 201D<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"28, 31, 51, 54\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/rock-jayson\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/plugins\/uwmpeople2\/dist\/images\/uwm-placeholder-300x350.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/rock-jayson\/\">Rock, Jayson   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Teaching Faculty 3<\/strong>, <em>Computer Science<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Web Development Certificate Coordinator<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:rock@uwm.edu\">rock@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142294994\">414-229-4994<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Engineering and Mathematical Sciences E307<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"28, 31, 28\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/sorenson-robert\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Robert-Sorenson-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Bob Sorenson\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Robert-Sorenson-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Robert-Sorenson.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/sorenson-robert\/\">Sorenson, Robert   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Teaching Faculty 3<\/strong>, <em>Computer Science<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:rds@uwm.edu\">rds@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142292796\">414-229-2796<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Engineering and Mathematical Sciences E386F<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"28, 31\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/thomas-jerald\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2023\/06\/Jerald-Thomas-300-x-350-257x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Jerald Thomas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2023\/06\/Jerald-Thomas-300-x-350-257x300.png 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2023\/06\/Jerald-Thomas-300-x-350.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/thomas-jerald\/\">Thomas, Jerald   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Assistant Professor<\/strong>, <em>Computer Science<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:jeraldlt@uwm.edu\">jeraldlt@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Engineering &amp; Mathematical Sciences 990D<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"28, 31, 28, 32, 28\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/wang-weizhong\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Weizhong-Wang-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"faculty image weizhong wang\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Weizhong-Wang-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Weizhong-Wang.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/wang-weizhong\/\">Wang, Weizhong   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor<\/strong>, <em>Electrical Engineering<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Associate Professor<\/strong>, <em>Computer Science<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:wwang@uwm.edu\">wwang@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142292247\">414-229-2247<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Engineering &amp; Mathematical Sciences 1285<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"28, 29, 28, 31, 28\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/yu-zeyun\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Zeyun-Yu-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"faculty member zeyun Yu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Zeyun-Yu-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Zeyun-Yu.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/yu-zeyun\/\">Yu, Zeyun   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Professor<\/strong>, <em>Computer Science<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Professor<\/strong>, <em>Biomedical Engineering<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Director<\/strong>, <em>Big Data Analytics and Visualization Lab<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:yuz@uwm.edu\">yuz@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142292960\">414-229-2960<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Engineering &amp; Mathematical Sciences 1005<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"28, 31, 28\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/zeng-zhen\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2023\/04\/Zhen-Zeng-300-x-350-257x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Zhen Zeng\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2023\/04\/Zhen-Zeng-300-x-350-257x300.png 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2023\/04\/Zhen-Zeng-300-x-350.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/zeng-zhen\/\">Zeng, Zhen   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Assistant Professor<\/strong>, <em>Computer Science<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:zhenzeng@uwm.edu\">zhenzeng@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142517986\">414-251-7986<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Engineering &amp; Mathematical Sciences 1225<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"28, 31, 28, 32, 28\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/zhang-jun\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Jun-Zhang-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Jun Zhang\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Jun-Zhang-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Jun-Zhang.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/zhang-jun\/\">Zhang, Jun   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Professor<\/strong>, <em>Electrical Engineering<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Professor<\/strong>, <em>Computer Science<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:junzhang@uwm.edu\">junzhang@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142294246\">414-229-4246<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Engineering &amp; Mathematical Sciences 1207<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"28, 31, 28\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/zhao-tian\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Tian-Zhao-300-x-350-257x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Tian Zhao\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Tian-Zhao-300-x-350-257x300.png 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Tian-Zhao-300-x-350.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/zhao-tian\/\">Zhao, Tian   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor<\/strong>, <em>Computer Science<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:tzhao@uwm.edu\">tzhao@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142295682\">414-229-5682<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Engineering &amp; Mathematical Sciences 1145<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2023\/04\/Zhen-Zeng-750-x-500.jpg\" alt=\"Zhen Zeng, assistant professor of computer science doing work at a computer\" class=\"wp-image-20876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2023\/04\/Zhen-Zeng-750-x-500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2023\/04\/Zhen-Zeng-750-x-500-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>Zhen Zeng, assistant professor, computer science, spent the summer working at Rockwell Automation to become familiar with the cybersecurity concerns in the manufacturing sector. With her Catalyst grant, she is developing a tool that makes threat modeling much easier. (Photo by Troye Fox)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-graduate-advising\">Graduate Advising<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"facetwp-template\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-container\" class=\"uwmpeople-grid\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-grid\" class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--1 uwm-u-mb-60\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"36, 98, 98, 36, 77, 36\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/crary-therese\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/08\/Therese-Crary-300-x-350-1-257x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Therese Crary\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/08\/Therese-Crary-300-x-350-1-257x300.png 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/08\/Therese-Crary-300-x-350-1.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/directory\/crary-therese\/\">Crary, Therese   <\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Advisor<\/strong>, <em>Graduate Programs<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Health Informatics<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:crary@uwm.edu\">crary@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142297267\">414-229-7267<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Engineering &amp; 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