J. Walker Orr

J. Walker Orr serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at George Fox University's College of Engineering, teaching foundational and advanced courses including Artificial Intelligence, Database Systems, and Video Game Development with Unity.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science from Oregon State University (2019), advised by Professor Prasad Tadepalli
• M.S. in Statistics from Oregon State University (2015)
• B.S. in Computer Science from George Fox University (2007)

His research interests center on computer science with emphasis on artificial intelligence applications, database architecture, and programming language design, complemented by statistical methodologies from his graduate training. Course offerings in video game development and algorithms indicate applied research directions in interactive systems and computational efficiency.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants: Active supervision of senior design projects (ENGR 481/482) is evident, though specific advisees and external funding sources remain unlisted in available documentation.

Labs and Teams: No dedicated research laboratories or collaborative teams are referenced within the provided institutional profile.