Harold Connamacher

Harold Connamacher is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer and Data Sciences at Case School of Engineering, Case Western Reserve University. He holds the Robert J. Herbold Professor of Transformative Teaching title and serves as Associate Chair in his department.

• University: Case Western Reserve University
• School: Case School of Engineering
• Department: Computer and Data Sciences
• Academic Rank: Associate Professor

Research Interests

Harold's research focuses on random constraint satisfaction problems, algorithms, and artificial intelligence. He applies theoretical computer science techniques to analyze problem structures and enhance algorithm performance, particularly in combinatorial optimization and computational complexity.

Teaching Interests: Programming languages, discrete mathematics, graph theory, algorithms, data structures, computer science theory, and database programming. His work in computer science education has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Carl F. Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (2019) and the Delta Upsilon Srinivasa P. Gutti Engineering Teaching Award (2017).

Scientific Awards

• Carl F. Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching 2019
• Guy Savastano Outstanding Educator Award 2019
• Delta Upsilon Srinivasa P. Gutti Engineering Teaching Award 2017
• Tau Beta Pi

Publications span topics in theoretical computer science, machine learning, and mathematical combinatorics, including works on satisfiability thresholds, spanning tree optimization, and educational methodologies in programming instruction.