About
Marty Allen is an Associate Teaching Professor and Director of Online Programs in the Department of Computer Science at Tufts University's School of Engineering. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (2009), with earlier degrees in Philosophy from Simon Fraser University (1996 B.A.) and the University of Pittsburgh (2001 M.A.). His research focuses on multiagent reinforcement learning and applications of AI to biological systems, including influenza phenotype prediction and complex ecological modeling. He has authored or co-authored over 40 publications across journals like Emerging Microbes and Infections and conferences such as AAAI and NIPS. Allen has led multiple grants including a $1.2M REU program and a Disc Seed Grant for AI-driven viral research.
He teaches courses in discrete mathematics, algorithms, and capstone projects, and has held leadership roles in curriculum development including the Strategic Planning Transformational Education Action Group at University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (2016–2019). Professional activities include service on Tufts' Computer Science External Advisory Board and equity initiatives as Department Equity Liaison. His work bridges theoretical computing with interdisciplinary applications in both natural and social sciences.
