At a Glance
Current Role:
Interests:
- Artificial intelligence, STEM education, smart environments, gerontechnology, UX design
Education:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Washington State University
- MS in Computer Science, Oregon Health and Science University
- BSEE in Computer Engineering, The University of Portland
Publishing:
- Citation Metrics, Fall 2020 –
| Citations: 1367 | h-index: 17 |
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- Total Publications: 43
Academic Experience:
- 1st year Assistant Professor at Gonzaga University
- 4 years senior instructional faculty at Washington State University – Instructed 1200+ students
- 5 years Research Professor at Washington State University
- Lecturer in CompSci, Capstone, engineering, AI/ML, Distributed Systems, Security, & Linux
- Advising MS graduate students, Co-advising PhD students
Grant Writing and Fundraising Experience:
- NASA: 1x CubeSat Launch | NIH Funding: $1.6M | Google: $37k | DoD/NAVSEA: $40k
- Private Donations Fundraising: $135k
- Submitted grants to: NIH, NASA, NSF, DoD, SBIR, state programs, commercial & private sources
Industry Experience:
Invited Talks:
- IFA+, NAE, Alzheimer’s Assoc. of America, several universities
Other Projects and Service:
Education
Washington State University, Pullman, WA
- Ph.D., Computer Science February
2011
Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
- M.S., Computer Science March
2007
University of Portland, Portland, OR
- B.S., Electrical Engineering December
2000
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Research
Research Interests:
- STEM Education, Artificial Intelligence, Smart Environments/Ubiquitous Computing,
Behaviometrics, Gerontechnology, User Experience
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Publications
Citation Metrics as of Spring 2020:
Dissertation.
Journal Articles.
Conference Articles.
Book Chapters.
Other Scientific.
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Support
Funded Grants:
- “CougSat - An Educational Vehicle for Future Space Engineers”
– NASA CubeSat Launch Initiative (CSLI) (PI) 2017–2020 $12k + Satellite
Launch
- “Palouse Robosub UUV Artificial Intelligence Updates and Robonation 2020 Competition”
– DOD / NAVY / NAVSEA (PI), 2019–2020 $20,000
- “Undergraduate Program Computing Equipment for Classroom DevOps”
– WA State Omnibus Funding (PI), 2020 $16,000
- “Training Program for Undergraduate Gerontechnologists”
– HHS, NIH R-25 Education Grants (CO-I) (Score: 11) 2013–2019 $1,604,828
- “CougSat I Project”
– Boeing (PI), 2019 $10,000
- “Real time 3D tracking for action games”
– University of Washington Buerk Center Prototype Fund (PI), 2019 $1,563
- “Laser RevEng - Next Generation Laser Tag Technologies Phase-2”
– NSF I-Corps (PI), 2019 $5,000
- “Upgrades to WSU observatory: networking, lighting, and inclusive updates”
– WSU tech fee fund (Co-PI), 2019 $18,000
- “CougSat I Project”
– Boeing (PI), 2018 $15,000
- “Hardware Prototyping for Laser Tag Platform”
– University of Washington Buerk Center Prototype Fund (PI), 2018 $1,805
- “Laser RevEng - Next Generation Laser Tag Technologies”
– NSF I-Corps (PI), 2018 $5,000
- “AUVSI Student AUV Competition - CS”
– DOD / Navy / NAVSEA (PI), 2018 $10,000
- “Key Components of CougSat Prototyping”
– Boeing (PI), 2017 $10,000
- “AUVSI Student AUV Competition - CS”
– DOD / Navy / NAVSEA (PI), 2017 $10,000
- “Robot Control via RGB Video and Convolutional Neural Networks”
– Google (CO-PI) 2016 $37,763
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Solicited Donations
- Capstone program commercial donations, 2016–2020 $85,000
- CougSat and Cougs in Space undergraduate cubesat program, 2017–2019 $48,000
- WSU Crimson Code Hackathon, 2018 $7,000
- CougSat and Cougs in Space undergraduate cubesat program, 2016–2017 $21,300
- Student Server Mini “Condos,” Private Donations, 2013 $2,500
- Kinect Sensors for Senior Capstone Project, Microsoft, 2013 $1,000
- MedMinder Intelligent Pill System, MedMinder, 2013 $650
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Patents
USPTO, Issued:
- Activity Recognition in Multi-Entity Environments (US 13/538,882)
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Teaching Experience
Instructor:
- Algorithms & Abstract Data Structures, CPSC 223, Gonzaga University Spring 2021
3rd CS course in major, starting algorithm analysis, data structures, and introduces Linux as a
development platform. Uses Git for software testing with Google Test and Continuous Integration.
- Software Development, CPSC 224, Gonzaga University Fall 2020 & Spring 2021
Mainline sophomore level software course. Introduces engineering process, object oriented
design, design patterns, Git for version control, and SOLID principles. Students work through a
multi-stage software project, then execute a team project through a full engineering process from
requirements to delivery.
- Linux and DevOps, CPSC 412 (special topics), Gonzaga University Fall 2020
This course was developed by myself. First half of the course introduces Linux system
management, scripting, networking, and advanced Git version control. Second half introduces
DevOps style software development and deployment. Topics include containers, Continuous
Integration & Deployment, Software Testing.
- Software Design Project I, CptS 421, WSU Fall 2016–2020
CS Capstone series - Year long engineering projects with heavy external sponsor and mentor
collaboration. Currently stands at 20 total project teams per term. Brought in new companies and
raised $66k additional funds over prior years for the program.
- Software Design Project II, CptS 423, WSU Spring 2017–2020 & Fall 2019
CS Capstone series - Year long engineering projects with heavy external sponsor and mentor
collaboration. Currently stands at 19 total project teams. Brought in new companies and raised $66k
additional funds over prior years for the program. Serve as curriculum coordinator for computer
science course series.
- Advanced Data Structures in Java, CptS 233, WSU 2019–2020
3rd CS course in major, starting algorithm analysis, data structures.
Created teaching materials and rubrics to train students in the course in using Git version control
to manage and work on projects. Overhauled class projects to include examples of DevOps style
testing.
- Object Oriented Design Principles, CptS 321, WSU 2018, 2019
CS course in major, centers around designing software effectively through object oriented
structures and patterns.
Created teaching materials and rubrics for the course. Included major overhaul of materials and
included the use of Git to manage projects.
- Advanced Data Structures in C/C++, CptS 223, WSU 2016–2019
3rd CS course in major, starting algorithm analysis, data structures, and introduces Linux as a
development platform.
Created teaching materials and rubrics to train students in the course in using Git version control
to manage and work on projects. Overhauled class projects to include examples of DevOps style
testing.
Indpendent Study Courses:
- Rubber Duck Debugging to improve chatbot capabilities, CptS 499, WSU Fall 2019
Building and using a ‘rubber duck’ style strategy to improve the behavior of deep learning-based
chatbots.
- 3D Tracking and Localization Tech Development, CptS 499, WSU Spring 2019
Directed study for the fusion of inertial measurement data and ultra wide band radio
trilateralization to improve high accuracy tracking in 3D spaces.
- Social Media Geolocation Visualization, CptS 499, WSU Spring 2015
Directed study for a novel visualization of multiple social media sources
- Security Basics, CptS 499, WSU Fall 2012 & 2013
Hands-on lecture and workshop course to introduce students to the security of
computers, systems, and networks
- Linux IT Basics, CptS 499, WSU Spring 2012
Developed a hands-on lecture and workshop course to introduce students to
using Linux as a platform to provide network services
Co-Instructor:
- Gerontechnology, CptS 485/Psych 485, WSU 2015–2016
Two part course covering the field of Gerontechnology
Funded course through NIH R25 Grant for undergrad education with a focus on future graduate
studies in Gerontechnology
- Special Topics in Machine Learning, CptS 580, WSU Fall 2011
Developed materials on: Neural Networks, Evolutionary Computation,
Clustering, and Self-Organizing Maps
- Advanced Distributed Systems, CptS 580, WSU Spring
2011
Guest Lecturer: Lectured in place of the primary instructor on an as-needed basis.
- Gerontechnology, CptS 580 / Psych 507, WSU 2012, 2017–2018
Developed course material on topics of: sensors, data, and smart home technologies
- Programming Tools, CptS 224, WSU 2009–2011
Developed course material on topics of: source control, debugging, and Make
- Distributed Systems, CptS 464, WSU 2010
Developed course material on topics of: pervasive computing
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, CptS 440, WSU 2009
Teaching Assistant:
- Concurrent Programming, CptS 483/580, WSU Fall
2009
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, CptS 440/540, WSU Spring 2008, Fall
2009
- Program Design and Development, CptS 121, WSU Fall
2008
- Computer Security, CptS 427/527, WSU Spring
2008
- Parallel Processing, CptS 580, WSU Spring
2008
- Neural Networks, CptS 434/534, WSU Fall 2007 &
2008
Lab Section Instructor:
- Program Design and Development, CptS 121, WSU Fall
2008
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Professional Experience
Assistant Professor, Gonzaga University 2020–Present
- GU’s School of School of Engineering and Applied Science tenure track faculty
- Teaching courses on data structures, software engineering, Linux, and DevOps
Clinical Associate Professor, Washington State University 2016–2020
- WSU’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer science senior instructional faculty
- Specializing in computer science courses, both in core CS topics such as data structures as well as
software engineering through the senior capstone course series
- Serve as computer science capstone course coordinator and commercial outreach lead
- Mentored / oversaw 80+ project teams in four years
- Collaborate with university fundraising to support program with targets of $150k/year,
currently at $80k, up from $10k two years ago
- Recruit projects from over 70 companies and individuals, with a continual year to year growth
of around 30% for the last four years
- Increased cross-discipline projects and student STEM experiences through new senior design projects
involving multiple engineering disciplines
- Improved student outcomes through new student clubs and experience opportunities in the areas of: space
engineering, computer security, robotics, and IT projects.
Chief Executive Officer, Laser RevEng, LLC Fall
2017–present
- Founder and CEO for a tactical entertainments-focused technology startup, Laser RevEng, LLC
- Leading efforts to develop and integrate real time location tracking technologies, augmented reality,
and user experience design for the company
- Participating in the NSF I-Corps training program
- Leading a team with 4 other engineers and business/communications company members
- Developing an IP portfolio in conjunction with the WSU Office of Commercialization
- Participated in three business plan competitions:
WSU (4th place) – Univ Wash (2nd round) – NWBPC (final round)
Chief Executive Officer, BehavioMetrics, LLC Spring
2015–2017
- Founder and CEO for a gerontechnology-focused technology startup, BehavioMetrics, LLC
- Licensed technologies from Washington State University to transition from research to commercial
offerings
- Lead business development, fundraising, and technology development of smart home tech for senior
care
Assistant Research Professor, Washington State University Summer
2012–2016
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Washington State University Spring 2011–Summer
2012
- Research included novel approaches to sensor placement, gerontechnology user needs surveying,
and continued research on tracking and identification
- Work included construction and maintenance of a large scale smart home research testbed (19
homes), development of research software infrastructure, department recruiting efforts, and senior
capstone project advising
Research Assistant or Teaching Assistant, Washington State University Fall 2006–December
2010
- Research assistant for WSU’s CASAS research center developing smart homes
- Teaching assistant for a wide variety of computer science courses, as detailed in the teaching section
of this vitae
R&D Software Engineering Internship, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Summer
2007
- Architected and implemented a C37.118 Synchrophasor network server to increase company’s
footprint in distributed power grid monitoring
Systems Engineer, Adaptx Fall 2005–Fall
2006
- IT and software engineer for a growing startup company
- Implemented digital pen mapping system for FalconView, which lead to company’s first sales on the
order of $3 million in licensing fees
Research Systems Engineer, Oregon Graduate Institute / OHSU Summer 2002–Summer
2005
- Win32, Solaris, Linux servers, desktops. Wireless network planning and support
- Developed several in-house tools to complete research projects with faculty, including outdoor
wireless networks, high-speed grant submission scripts to NSF Fastlane, and Linux kernel interfaces
for honeypot security testing
IT Consultant, Wilco Farmers March
2002
- Windows workstation support and development of sales reporting tools, which increased sales in the
next quarter by 15% due to more accessible metrics analysis
Power & Lighting Engineer, PAE Consulting Engineers Summer 2001–Fall
2001
- Building-scale power design, site surveys and illumination engineering
Co-Op, Cypress Semiconductor Summer 2000–Summer
2001
- Ported place and route software from Solaris to Linux which addressed a shift in 34% of customer
build environments and opened up new sales opportunities
Telecommunications Student Worker, University of Portland Spring 1999–Summer
2000
- Phone, network, and student support. Developed web-based computer registration systems to
significantly reduce university IT support calls from students in campus dormatories
Engineering Internship, Nabisco Co. Summer
1998
- Built network backup systems for bakery floor computers, which were irrplaceable at the time
- Networked HVAC controls to speed up maintenance ticket reponses
- Developed Web-based inventory reporting to assist purchasing department decision making
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Students
Students - Co-Advising
- Shervin Amini (PhD completed Spring 2019): “Dynamic power management in multi-core systems”
- Brian Thomas (PhD completed Summer 2017): “Occupancy detection and prediction for smart
environments”
Students - Committee Member
- James Irwin (Masters of CompSci, Summer 2020)
- Zhaodong Wang (PhD of CompSci, Fall 2019)
- Oscar de Haro (MS of Mechanical Engineering, Fall 2019)
- Hu Yang (PhD Spring 2019)
- Bryan Minor (PhD Summer 2016)
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Invited Talks
Intel Wireless IoT Technologies Research Group, Portland, OR
- “Smart Homes and Artificial Intelligence for Gerontechnology and Aging Support,” Spring
2018
2016 National Academy of Neuropsychology Annual Conference, Seattle, WA
- “Workshop on Technologies for Healthy Aging,” NAN Fall
2016
2016 Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, Kauai, HI
- “Introduction to the Technologies for Healthy Aging Minitrack,” HICSS Winter
2016
2016 Life Science Washington Leadership Summit, Spokane, WA
- “Panel on Lessons Learned Transitioning Technology out of the Laboratory,” LSW Spring
2016
2015 Palouse Knowledge Corridor Investment Forum, Moscow, ID
- “Bevy360: A BehavioMetrics Product for Enabling Aging in Place,” PKC Summer
2015
IEEE Washington Region 6 Annual Gathering, Pullman, WA
- “Bevy360: A BehavioMetrics Product for Enabling Aging in Place,” IEEE Social Summer
2015
EU-US Frontiers of Engineering, National Academy of Engineering, Seattle, WA
- “Smart Homes as a Decision Support Framework,” NAE FOE Fall
2014
IFA+, Co-located with IFA, Berlin, Germany
- “Decision Support in Healthcare with Smart Environments and AmI,” IFA+ Summer
2014
Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, Prairie Village, Kansas
- “Smart Environments for Monitoring Cognitive Decline,” Defining Hope Conference Fall
2013
Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
- “Smart Environments and Behaviometrics,” Biomedical Eng. & ORCATECH Spring
2012
Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
- “Using Git with Python projects,” Python Working Group Fall
2019
- “What is Net Neutrality?,” Issues and Forums Committee of WSU Spring
2018
- “Using SSH,” Linux User’s Group WSU Fall 2010, 2011, 2015, &
2017
- “Bevy360: Technology-based Circles of Care for Seniors,” IEEE Palouse Chapter Fall
2015
- “LaTeX for technical writing,” Linux User’s Group WSU 2014 &
2016
- “WSU CASAS Commercialization Efforts,” WSU i3 Fall
2013
- “Virtual Currency Technologies and Bitcoin,” Computer Security Group Fall
2013
- “Smart Environments and Behaviometrics,” WSU Vancouver, ENCS Spring
2012
- “Introduction to Linux,” Linux User’s Group WSU Fall 2010 &
2011
- “Identification and Tracking of Smart Home Residents,” (Preliminary Exam) Fall
2010
- “Introduction to Smart Homes,” IEEE Palouse Chapter Fall
2009
- “Linux Security Fundamentals,” WSU Computer Security Group Fall
2009
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
- “The CASAS Smart Home Research Project,” Computer Science Colloquium Fall
2011
Cypress Semiconductor, Beaverton, Oregon
- “Smart Home Technologies,” Cypress Technical Talk Series Fall
2011
University of Portland, Portland, Oregon
- “Smart Home Technologies and Elder Care,” ACM Student Chapter Summer
2011
University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- “CASAS Smart Homes for Tracking and Behaviometrics Technologies,”
CASL Colloquium Summer
2009
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Awards and Fellowships
Washington State University, Pullman, WA
- WSU’s Top Three Most Engaged RSO of The Year 2019
- WSU business plan competition, 4th place 2018
- Computer Science Ph.D. Student of the Year 2008–2009
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Departmental Services
Department Strategic Planning Committee: Infrastructure Focus, Gonzaga University 2021
- Focused on establishing student, staff, and faculty needs in regards to equipment, space, IT
resources, and makerspaces.
Curriculum Coordinator: CompSci Senior Design, Washington State University 2016–2020
- Responsible for the coordination, development, and advancement of the computer science senior
design (capstone) program at EECS
- Continually in contact with industry partners to secure projects and to incorporate industry feedback
about needed training for new graduates
- Raised the number of companies involved in capstone from 2 in 2016 to 15 in 2019
- Raised industry donations to capstone from $20k/year in 2016 to $80k/year in 2020
- While leading capstone, the quantity of students has roughly tripled and I have continually reviewed
and updated the program to match both the needs of the students and the needs of modern
technologies used in industry
- Currently proposing overhauls to the program to include more professional mentorship, leadership
training, and improved project scoping
Curriculum Coordinator: CptS 223 - Advanced Data Structures, Wash. St. Univ. 2016–2020
- Lead curriculum development for the computer science advanced data structures course
- Used industry feedback to redesign course materials to better prepare students for internships and careers
including:
- Changed the course to be taught on the GNU/Linux operating system platform
- Introduced Git as a version control tool and requiring all project work be submitted via Git for
grading
- Converted all assignments to use google test / google mock to introduce testing into the early
curriculum
- Added DevOps style Continuous Integration to all assignments
- Gathered and documented course materials for ABET review
Washington STate Academic RedShirt (STARS) Program Mentor, Wash. St. Univ. 2016–2019
- Serve as a mentor in the Washington STate Academic RedShirt (STARS) Program for need-based,
notably underrepresented, students transitioning from high school to an engineering program
ABET Capstone Materials CS Lead, Washington State University 2019
- Assembled and documented the CS capstone courses during the departmental ABET review.
- Guided tours and spoke with the ABET representatives on behalf of the department.
Advise, Attend, and Judge Crimson Code Hackathon, Washington State University 2012–2019
- Advise students during preparation for annual hackathon events
- Attend hackathons to mentor teams
- Participated in hackathon (not competition stage): 2016, 2018 & 2019
- Judged hackathon: 2013–2015, & 2017
Student Club Advisor: Cougs in Space, Washington State University 2016–2020
- Faculty advisor for the student group focused on training, education, and outreach for students in
the field of space and space engineering
- Guided club from 6 members in 2016 to 120 members in 2019 - making it the largest club in Voiland
College Engineering and Architecture
- Engaged multiple companies in supporting and mentoring CiS teams, including Blue Origin, NASA,
Planetary Resources, Raytheon, Systima Technologies, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin
- Flagship project is CougSat I - a cubesat for STEM training
- Currently developing CougDrive I - a cubesat ready Hall Effect Thruster for CougSat II and Cislunar
(send it to the moon!) satellites
Student Club Advisor: Palouse RoboSub, Washington State University 2018–2020
- Faculty advisor for a student club which designs and builds an autonomous underwater vehicle.
- The RoboSub is used to compete in the AUVSI annual competition, and is backed by my NAVSEA
grants
Student Club Advisor: Linux User’s Group, Washington State University 2016–2020
- Faculty advisor for the local LUG group, which promotes and teaches open source software
Student Club Advisor: Ham Radio Club, Washington State University 2013–2018
- Faculty advisor for the student group related to amateur radio projects and education
Student Club Advisor: Hurling At WSU, Washington State University 2015–2017
- Faculty advisor for the student group participating and promoting in the sport of hurling
Student Club Advisor: Computer Security Group, Washington State University 2012–2016
- Faculty advisor for the student group related to all aspects of security systems
Senior Capstone Project Faculty Advisor, Washington State University 2009, 2010,
2012–2014
- Participate in the engineering school’s senior capstone project process by being the faculty advisor
to senior design teams
Student Recruiting, Washington State University 2007–2020
- Volunteer to assist during university and departmental recruiting events. These events have included
tours of the department research labs, introducing prospective students to either the undergrad or
grad programs
College Research Promotional Events, Washington State University 2008–2020
- Present past and ongoing research to visitors from industry, alumni, fellow research institutions, and
prospective students
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Community Development
WSU Annual Hackathon Judge and Planner, WSU ACM Student Club 2014–2017
- Coordinate with student organizers during event planning
- Attend and judge competition entries along with industry leaders
High School Capstone Advisor, Colfax and Pullman High Schools 2009–2011
- Duties included one on one sessions with local high school seniors interested in
a computer science career. The sessions included guided instruction in
programming projects, real-world engineering preparation and group work.
Linux User’s Group @ WSU, WSU 2007–2014
- Participated in the LUG student group for events, advocacy and help desk work
- Served as the group’s elected Treasurer for the 2009 & 2010 school years
- Reconciled group financials with university
- Spearheaded fund raising for over $1000/year to fund events
- Worked on the group’s biannual computer gaming events
Washington State University Computer Security Group, WSU 2009–2012
- Member of this student group, focused on exploring computer and network security
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Professional Societies and Activities
Editor:
- Journal on Reliability of Intelligent Environments 2015–2018
Lead Guest Editor:
- Journal of Sustainability
Challenges of Engineering Intelligent Environments 2021
- Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Smart Environments
Thematic Issue on Challenges in Engineering Smart Environments 2014
Demos and Videos Track Committee:
- International Conference on Intelligent Environments (IE) 2014
Advertising Committee:
- International Conference on Intelligent Environments (IE) 2013
Workshop Committee:
- SmartHealthSys (UbiComp) 2014
- Workshop On Large Scale Intelligent Environments (WOLSIE) 2013
Program Committee:
- International Conference of Intelligent Environments (IE) 2021
- IEEE Pervasive Computing - Pervasive Health Technologies (PerHealth) 2021
- Digital Health Summit (DH) 2016–2018
- International Conference on Tools with Artificial Intelligence (ICTAI) 2012 &
2013
- International Workshop on Situation, Activity and Goal Awareness (SAGAware) 2012
- International Conference on Computational Informatics
and Technology Enhanced Education (ICCITEE) 2012 &
2013
Professional Memberships:
- Association for Computing Machinery, Member 2009–present
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Member 2010–present
Society Memberships:
- Lions International, Member 2008–2014
- Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout
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Certifications
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)
- Responsible Conduct of Research for Engineers
- Human Subjects Research - Social/Behavioral Research Course
- CITI Conflicts of Interest - Conflicts of Interest
Washington State University
- Institutional Review Board (IRB) training
- Helping Entities Implement Privacy and Security Protections (HIPPA)
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
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Scientific Publication Reviewing
Journals:
- Sensors 2016–2021
- Pervasive and Mobile Computing 2011–2016
- North American Power Association (NAPA) 2014
- International Journal of Ad Hoc and ubiquitous Computing 2013
- Computing 2012
- International Journal of Computer Engineering Research (IJER) 2012
- ACM Transactions on Autonomous and Adaptive Systems (TAAS) 2012
- ACM Transactions on Intelligent Systems and Technology (ACM-TIST) 2012
- International Journal of Computer Engineering Research 2012
- Journal of Computer Science and Technology 2010
Conferences:
- International Conference on Intelligent Environments (IE) 2010 &
2014–2021
- Digital Health Summit (DH) 2016–2019
- Pervasive Computing (PerCom) 2014
- Ubiquitous Computing (UbiComp) 2014
- IEEE International Conference on Tools with Artificial Intelligence (ICTAI) 2013
- ACM SIGKDD Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining 2012
- International Workshop on Situation, Activity and Goal Awareness (SAGAware) 2012
- IEEE SmartGridComm Symposium on Wide-Area Monitoring,
Protection & Control (WAMPAC) 2012
- PerCom Workshop on the Impact of Human Mobility on Pervasive Systems (PerMoby) 2012
- International Conference on Advances in Computing, Comm. and Informatics (ICACCI) 2012
- SeaCube International Workshop Series 2011
- IEEE PerCom Workshop on Smart Environments (SmartE) 2010
- IEEE International Conference on Tools with Artificial Intelligence (ICTAI) 2010
- IEEE Consumer Communications and Networking Conference 2010
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Editing
- Edited, executed book layout, and published book Cyclopus Adventures by Jaxon A. Froderberg,
ISBN 978-1-03-402536-8
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Engineering Projects
PAJ7620 Gesture Sensor Driver - https://github.com/acrandal/RevEng_PAJ7620
Created fork of PAJ7620 driver licensed until MIT open source license. Converted available Arduino code to
an object-oriented structure. Driver features added based on documentation and reverse engineering
efforts:
- Reverse engineered and implemented object tracking ’cursor’ mode.
- Reverse engineered and implemented ’game mode’.
- Added interface to handle multiple I2C busses on a single microcontroller.
- Utilized flash PROGMEM to reduce SRAM footprint by 21% on the Arduino Uno.
Project management and successes:
- Project restructured to comply with Arduino 1.5.0+ library specifications.
- Project included in ArduinoIDE/CLI mainstream libraries (Search for “RevEng PAJ7620”).
- Tagged versions auto-packaged and released for ArduinoIDE/CLI user updates for Continous
Deployment.
- Implemented Continuous Integration using arduino_ci toolkit.
- Fed arduino_ci code updates upstream.
- Implemented formal version release system.
- Repository forked twice with succesful Pull Requests received.
- Doxygen based documentation generation implemented with all interfaces fully documented.
- GitHub Pages setup with continous deployment of doxygen html files implemented on main project
branches.