Arup Guha

Arup Guha is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Central Florida. He specializes in teaching introductory programming, discrete mathematics, number theory, and cryptography, while also coaching UCF's competitive programming teams.

• Education: M.S. in Computer Science (University of Wisconsin-Madison), B.S. in Mathematics (MIT), B.S. in Computer Science (MIT)

His research focuses on pedagogy in programming education and the integration of mathematical concepts like discrete mathematics and cryptography into foundational computer science instruction. He has developed a custom textbook for UCF's COP 3223 course, emphasizing practical programming skills in Python and C.

Guha's academic contributions are reflected in both his teaching methodology and publications. He has authored a textbook (2011) and a custom edition (2013) that blend theory with contest-style problem-solving, which aligns with UCF's success in regional and international programming competitions.

• NSF CAREER Award (2020)
• NYU MacCracken Fellowship (2014-2015)
• NYU Matthew Smosna Prize (2012)
• ACM SIGPLAN Research Highlight (2012)

Guha actively mentors students through UCF's programming contest teams, fostering a legacy of excellence in competitive coding. His work bridges theoretical mathematics and applied programming education, supported by grants and recognition in both fields.