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Computer Science and Engineering

Our department plays an active role in advancing the intellectual frontiers of computer science, creating new computer technology, and applying that technology to meet the needs of today's technological society. We are known for sharing our research ideas with the broader community, not only through scholarly publication, but also by creating systems that can be used by others and can serve as models for commercial development.
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A competitive edge
 New master of engineering in computer science and engineering offered

July 10,
2009 -- The School of Engineering & Applied Science at Washington University in St. Louis has developed a highly personalized one-year master of engineering in computer science and engineering designed to provide students computing skills and a competitive edge to meet the demands of modern industry. The program is specially tailored for individuals who plan to change careers and enter the computer science and engineering (CSE) profession, for international students seeking to establish U.S. credentials in computing, and for current CSE professionals who wish to advance their skills and education.

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Birds of a feather
 Study finds particles, molecules prefer not to mix

May 4,
2009 --
In the world of small things, shape, order and orientation are surprisingly important, according to findings from a new study by chemists at Washington University in St. Louis. Lev Gelb, WUSTL associate professor of chemistry, his graduate student Brian Barnes, and postdoctoral researcher Daniel Siderius, used computer simulations to study a very simple model of molecules on surfaces, which looks a lot like the computer game "Tetris." They have found that the shapes in this model (and in the game) do a number of surprising things.

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Imaging device fits in the palm of a hand
 Ultrasound imaging now possible with a smartphone

April 20,
2009 --
Computer engineers at Washington University in St. Louis are bringing the minimalist approach to medical care and computing by coupling USB-based ultrasound probe technology with a smartphone, enabling a compact, mobile computational platform and a medical imaging device that fits in the palm of a hand. William D. Richard, Ph.D., associate professor of computer science and engineering, and David Zar, research associate in computer science and engineering, have made commercial USB ultrasound probes compatible with Microsoft Windows mobile-based smartphones, thanks to a $100,000 grant Microsoft awarded the two in 2008.

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Christopher Gill
 Associate Professor of Computer Science & Engineering

Gill received his doctorate from Washington University. He is widely published and holds research interests in real-time, fault-tolerant, secure, and embedded middleware hybrid static/dynamic resource management, adaptive and reflective distributed systems, distributed object computing, real-time ...

Expertise: middleware, cybersecurity, changing environments, real-time behavior

Direct contact: (314) 935-7538
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Joseph O'Sullivan
 Samuel C. Sachs Professor of Electrical Engineering, Dean of UMSL/WUSTL Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program

O'Sullivan received his doctorate from the University of Notre Dame. He has published dozens of peer reviewed articles and is active in many international conferences and professional organizations. He conducts research in a wide range of science and technology for security applications, including ...

Expertise: electrical engineering, encryption, sensors, automatic target recognition, cybersecurity

Direct contact: (314) 935-4173
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jao@wustl.edu

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Jonathan Turner
 Barbara J. & Jerome R. Cox, Jr. Professor of Computer Science

Pioneered the development of high-speed, fiber optic packet systems with capability of sending large amounts of data from one sender to millions. Developed what many consider to be the best asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) switch in the world. Works on a variety of telecommunications applications. ...

Expertise: fiber optics, data transfer, telecommunications, Bell Labs, algorithms

Direct contact: (314) 935-6132
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What's Next: Ultrasound Images Via Cellphone
The Washington Post

May 12,
2009 -- WUSTL engineers led by computer science professor William Richard have created a USB-based ultrasound probe that can connect to a smartphone, creating a low-cost ultrasound imaging platform.

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Scientists Develop USB Ultrasound for Phones
PC Magazine

April 23,
2009 -- WUSTL computer scientists William Richard and David Zar have developed a USB Ultrasound probe that works with Windows Mobile smartphones, giving doctors a medical imaging device that they can carry with them wherever they go.

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Soon, smartphones to provide ultrasound imaging
Hindustan Times (India)
and 10 others

April 23,
2009 -- WUSTL computer science and engineering professors William Richard and David Zar have made commercial USB ultrasound probes compatible with Microsoft Windows mobile-based smartphones.

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Military use of robots increases in U.S.
Xinhua News Agency (China)
and 2 others

Aug. 5,
2008 -- Robots are increasingly taking over more soldier duties in Iraq and Afghanistan, with predictions that as much as 30 percent of the U.S. Army will be robotic by 2020. Two WUSTL scientists, Bill Smart and Doug Few, are on the cutting edge of this new wave of technology.

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U.S. to Deploy Proven Technology on Borders
NPR - Morning Edition

Sept. 22,
2006 -- The Department of Homeland Security today awards a multi-billion dollar contract to beef up border security. The anticipated winner is Boeing. Despite the aerospace giant's background, Boeing's border security plan is less high tech than you might expect.
WUSTL computer science professor Robert Pless comments on surveillance technology. He is assistant director of WUSTL's Center for Security Technologies.

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