Faculty

Paul Benjamin, PhD earned his doctorate in computer science from NYU. He worked for six years in industry before entering academia. Currently, he is a professor of computer science and founder and director of the Robotics Lab at Pace University in New York City.

Education

• PhD, New York University, 1985
  Computer Science
• MS, New York University, 1982
  Computer Science
• BFA, Carnegie Mellon University, 1976
  Music
• MS, Carnegie Mellon University, 1975
  Mathematics
• BS, Carnegie Mellon University, 1973
  Mathematics

Awards and Honors

• Pace University, 2010—U.S. Patent 60/654,415—System for Intrusion Detection and Vulnerability Assessment in a Computer Network using Simulation and Machine Learning
• Pace University – CS NY, January 1, 2006—Spring 2006 Course Release to write grant proposals
• Reengineering LLC, February 1, 2004—U.S. Patent 6,691,132—Semantic Encoding and Compression of Database Tables
• New York University, September 1, 1983—Graduate Research Assistant

Research Interests

• Robotics
• Artificial intelligence (application of artificial intelligence to networks)
• Cybersecurity
• Data mining
• Application of semigroup theory to theory formulation

Education

• PhD, State University of New York at Buffalo, 2001
  Computer Science
• MS, Rutgers University, 1996
  Computer Science
• BS, Rutgers University, 1994
  Computer Science

Awards and Honors

• Center for Community Outreach, Faculty Leadership Award
• Pace University, December 5, 2019—provosts Open Educational Resource Grant 2019-2020

Research Interests

• Document analysis
• Pattern recognition, machine intelligence, and data mining
• Distance measures and pattern matching algorithm

Dr. Guida joined Pace in 2019 and is currently a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science. He received his PhD in Computer Science from Pace as well. Dr. Guida enjoys teaching new incoming students and getting them excited about Computer Science. He also teaches several game related classes, giving students a way to express themselves creatively through coding. Prior to Pace, Dr. Guida was the CEO/CTO of various technology/web-development based startup companies.

Education

• PhD, Pace University, NY Computer Science
• MS, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA Computer Science
• BS, S.U.N.Y. Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY Computer Science

Research Interests

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Medical Image Analysis
• Plagiarism Detection

Anthony Joseph, PhD conducts research in spectral and time frequency analyses, computational intelligence, innovation and entrepreneurship, and applied pedagogy. Applications include modeling and forecasting, statistical and data analytics, and cybersecurity.

Education

• PhD, City University of New York, 1999
  Electrical Engineering
• MS, The City College, 1987
  Electrical Engineering
• BS, The City College, 1985
  Electrical Engineering
• AS, Academy of Aeronautics, 1977
  Avionics

Awards and Honors

• NULL, September 1, 1983—City College Dean’s List
• NULL, September 1, 1983—National Dean’s List, City College
• NULL, September 1, 1975—Trustees and Alumni Awards, Academy of Aeronautics

Research Interests

• Digital signal/image processing with applications including: spectral and time-frequency analysis, and synthesis in economics/finance, computer security/forensics, image enhancement, and steganography
• Algorithm development
• Algebraic representation of computational and software tools
• Computational code development
• E-commerce applications
• Experimental pedagogy/active learning
• Entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation
• Cooperative and collaborative learning
• Cooperative education and internships
• Globalization

Before joining Pace in Fall 2016, Miguel Mosteiro was an assistant professor at Kean University, research professor at Rutgers University, and research associate at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. He received his MS and PhD degrees in Computer Science from Rutgers University. He has 60+ peer-reviewed publications, international collaborations, publications with undergraduate students, he has been a member of multiple scientific committees and panels, and he has received the 2016 Kean University Faculty Research Mentor of the Year Award and the ICALP 2018 Best Paper Award.

Education

• PhD, Rutgers University, 2007
  Computer Science
• MS, Rutgers University, 2003
  Computer Science
• Bachelor of Engineering, Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1984
  Electronics

Awards and Honors

• EATCS ICALP, 2018—Best Paper Award
• Kean University, 2016—Faculty Research Mentor of the Year Award
• The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, 2016—Kean University Chapter Member
• University of Liverpool, 2014—Honorary Research Fellow

Research Interests

• Algorithmic problems arising in computational environments that are harshly constrained due to limitations on energy, cost, and/or physical conditions
• Areas of application include the internet of things, crowd computing, and cloud computing.

Christelle Scharff, PhD is a professor of computer science at Pace University. She has a PhD in Symbolic Artificial Intelligence from INRIA (French Institute for Research in Computer Science and Automation) in France. Her research focuses on global software engineering and ICTD. She was awarded grants from NSF, IBM, Microsoft, VentureWell and Google. She has been a Fulbright scholar in Senegal in 2012 and 2019.

Education

• PhD, University Henri Poincare, Nancy France and French Institute for Research in Computer Science and Automation, Nancy, France, 1999
  Computer Science
• MS, University Henri Poincare, Nancy, France, 1995
  Computer Science
• BS, University Henri Poincare, Nancy, France, 1993
  Computer Science

Awards and Honors

• Fulbright, US State Department, October 2019—Fulbright Scholar
• Pace University, October 1, 2016—Wilson Center for Social Entrepreneurship Fellow
• American Institute for Public Service, October 1, 2015—Jefferson Award for Public Service, Pace University Bronze Medal Award
• Fulbright, US State Department, October 1, 2012—Fulbright Scholar
• Pace University, October 1, 2012—Pace University Presidential Release Time Award

Research Interests

• Programming (distributed and parallel implementations on distributed memory machines)
• Theoretical computer science
• Artificial intelligence: automated deduction and theorem proving
• Simplification strategies and detection of redundant information
• Efficient implementation of automated deduction and theorem proving
• Formal software verification
• Deep learning
• Global software development
• Socialization in distributed teams, and software testing
• User-centered design in mobile application development; mobile for development (M4D)
• ICTD (information and communication technology for development), and digital literacy

Juan Shan, PhD joined Pace University in August 2013. She is currently an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science. Prior to joining Pace, she was an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Benedictine College from 2011 to 2013. Her primary research interest is the application of machine learning to medical image analysis and computer-aided diagnosis.

Education

• PhD, Utah State University, 2011
  Computer Science
• BS, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China, 2004
  Computer Science

Awards and Honors

• Pace University, June 2016—Kenan Award
• Pace University, April 2014—Research Day 2014 Awardee
• Intermountain Graduate Research Symposium, April 2011—First Place Research Paper

Research Interests

• Machine learning
• Medical image processing
• Computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) systems, with a primary focus on developing robust and efficient CAD algorithms to help doctors analyze medical images, discover distinguishing features, and classify data utilizing machine learning methods. Ongoing research projects include CAD systems for breast cancer, diabetic retinopathy, and knee osteoarthritis.

Lixin Tao received his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania in 1988. He is now a professor and chairperson of the Computer Science Department at Westchester.

Education

• PhD, University of Pennsylvania
  Computer & Information Science
• MSE, University of Pennsylvania, 1985
  Computer & Information Science
• MSE, East China Normal University, 1981
  Computer Applications & Software Engineering
• BSE, East China Normal University, 1978
  Computer Engineering

Awards and Honors

• East China Normal University, Shanghai, China, April 20, 2006—Advisory Professor Certificate
• Marquis, January 1, 2005—Who’s Who in America—Commemorative 60th Diamond Edition
• Marquis, January 1, 2005—Who’s Who in American Education – 2005
• Pace University, September 1, 2004—Pace Research Grant Proposal Time Release Award
• Computing Sciences Accreditation Board, April 1, 2004—Nominated to be Program Evaluator for CSAB (Computing Sciences Accreditation Board)
• Marquis, January 1, 2004—Who’s Who in America
• Academic Keys, January 1, 2004—Who’s Who in Sciences Higher Education—2004
• Marquis, January 1, 2003—Who’s Who in America
• Moore School, University of Pennsylvania, January 1, 1986—Research Fellow
• Moore School, University of Pennsylvania, January 1, 1984—Teaching Fellow

Research Interests

• Internet computing
• Server/service scalability
• Component technologies & software architectures
• Parallel computing
• Functional simulation technologies
• Combinatorial optimization