Thomas Reichherzer

Dr. Thomas Reichherzer is the Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of West Florida, part of the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering. He is actively engaged in teaching, research, and academic leadership. His office is located in Building 4, Room 227, and he can be reached via email at treichherzer@uwf.edu or by phone at 850.474.2612.

His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Indiana University (2009), an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of West Florida (1996), and a Diplom in Informatik from the University of Ulm, Germany (1996).

Dr. Reichherzer's research focuses on artificial intelligence and cognitive science methods applied to decision support systems, with particular interest in knowledge modeling, natural language processing, information retrieval, and human-computer interaction. More recently, his work has expanded into sensor networks, wearable device security, and smart home technology. He integrates these domains to develop intelligent systems that enhance human capabilities, especially in healthcare and networked environments.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward applied AI in software engineering, healthcare informatics, and network simulation. His work emphasizes knowledge modeling, automated system analysis, and intelligent data processing across diverse domains including medical imaging, service-oriented architectures, and wireless communication systems.

• Member of the Artificial Intelligence Research Group at UWF
• Involved in UWF Smart Home Research and High Performance Computing initiatives
• Mentors students on capstone projects and master’s theses
• Teaches courses such as System & Networks I/II, Algorithms & Program Design, and Advanced Computer Systems & Networks

Dr. Reichherzer's prior professional experience includes seven years as a Research Associate at the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition and two years as Director of Technology at Enkia Corp., where he worked on AI solutions for information management. His interdisciplinary research bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in security, healthcare, and intelligent systems.