Dave R. Surma

Dr. Dave R. Surma serves as an Associate Professor in the Computer & Information Sciences Department at Indiana University South Bend. His teaching responsibilities include CSCI-C343: Data Structures and CSCI-C421: Digital Design for the Fall 2025 semester, with office located in Northside Hall 339.

Education:

• Ph.D. Computer Science & Engineering, University of Notre Dame, 1998
• MSEE, University of Arizona, 1989
• BSEE, Valparaiso University, 1985

Dr. Surma's research program focuses on parallel computing architectures, high-speed networking systems, and runtime environments for distributed computing. His expertise spans cluster computing infrastructure and multimedia application development, with particular emphasis on optimizing system performance for computational-intensive tasks.

His scholarly activities have been supported through research funding from the National Science Foundation in the Computer and Information Sciences domain, demonstrating recognition of his contributions to computing research.

• National Science Foundation Computer and Information Sciences

As an educator, Dr. Surma maintains rigorous course standards with structured assignment schedules and assessments. His Fall 2025 Digital Design course includes eight homework assignments, five quizzes, two tests, and a final exam scheduled for December 17th. He emphasizes appointment-based office hours to provide personalized student support while maintaining professional boundaries.

Dr. Surma maintains an active research environment where theoretical concepts in parallel computing are translated into practical applications, providing students with opportunities to engage with cutting-edge computing technologies and methodologies.