Steven J Zeil

Dr. Steven J Zeil is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Old Dominion University. He holds a Ph.D. from Ohio State University (1981). His research focuses on software testing, reliability measurement, and educational technology innovations like distance learning and algorithm animation engines. He has developed notable projects such as Extract (metadata extraction) and AlgAE (algorithm visualization tool).

His teaching includes advanced courses in software engineering, data structures, and programming languages, with a strong emphasis on online course development. Key research areas include reliability growth modeling, ontology-based reasoning systems, and machine learning applications.

He has contributed to standards in build management (Gradle), software configuration management, and system testing methodologies. His work bridges academic research with practical software development practices, emphasizing automation and collaboration in modern software engineering.