Research Interests
Machine Learning, Neural Networks, Pattern Recognition, Non von-Neumann Computing, Massively Parallel ProcessingEducation
- PHD, COMPUTER SCIENCE , UCLA (1986)
- MS, COMPUTER SCIENCE , UCLA (1983)
- BS, COMPUTER SCIENCE , Brigham Young University (1982)
Honors and Awards
- BYU Alumni Professorship, BYU Alumni Association (2013 - 2016)
- BYU Adjunct Professor of Religious Education, BYU Religion Department (1991 - 2000)
- BYU Karl G. Maeser Research and Creative Arts Award (1997 - 1997)
- CPMS Excellence in Teaching Award (1997 - 1997)
- University Devotional Speaker (1996 - 1996)
Administrative Assignments
- Computer Science: Department Chair (1999 - 2008)
Memberships
- INNS (International Neural Network Society) (2011 - Present)
- IEEE (1987 - 2013)
Professional Citizenship
- Editorial Review Board Member, Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Deep learning (2016 - Present)
- Editorial Review Board Member, International Journal of Computational Intelligence (2006 - Present)
- Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal/Conference Review - Multiple (2005 - Present)