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Akos Ledeczi is a Professor of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. His research focuses on computer science education and wireless sensor networks (WSN), with notable contributions to visual programming tools like NetsBlox and anti-poaching systems like WIPER. He holds a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University and a Diploma from the Technical University of Budapest.
His education initiatives include the NetsBlox platform for K-12 STEM education and a popular Coursera MOOC on introductory programming. In WSN, his team developed a countersniper system with real-time shooter localization and a wearable system for military applications. He is also a leader in Model Integrated Computing, creating tools like the Web-based Generic Modeling Environment.
Recent work includes NSF-funded projects on cybersecurity education in middle schools and animal-borne acoustic monitoring. His awards include the ACM SenSys Test of Time Award (2014) and the Best Showpiece Award at IEEE VL/HCC (2021).
Key grants and collaborations span NSF projects, Vodafone innovation programs, and the Cyber Makerspace initiative. His lab develops tools like DeepForge and RoboScape Online, emphasizing open-source and collaborative platforms. Students supervised include Devin Jean (K-12 tools), Gordon Stein (robotics simulations), and Brian Broll (NetsBlox extensions).
