Paul Deering

Dr. Paul Deering is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Management at Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering and Technology. He specializes in virtual desktop and virtual labs research, with a longstanding focus on deadlock avoidance in manufacturing systems and automation. His teaching spans engineering and computer science courses within the Russ College.

Education:

• Ph.D., Integrated Engineering, Ohio University, 2000
• M.S., Computer Science and Mathematics, Ohio University, 1988
• B.S., Electrical Engineering, Ohio University, 1984

Research Focus: Dr. Deering's work centers on improving manufacturing system efficiency through algorithmic solutions for deadlock prevention, simulation modeling, and automation. His research bridges theoretical computer science with practical engineering applications in flexible manufacturing systems and resource allocation.

Publications: His articles emphasize deadlock avoidance in automated systems, with contributions to control systems, simulation modeling, and algorithm design. Key themes include digraph-based policy frameworks, scalable algorithms, and stack-based recursive methods.

Teaching & Service: He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in engineering technology and computer science, integrating modern tools like automatic identification systems in capstone projects. His work supports interdisciplinary education and industry-relevant technical training.