Andrea Lobo

Andrea Lobo is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Rowan University's College of Science & Mathematics, specializing in computer networks, algorithm design, and mobile computing. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Delaware and maintains active research and teaching roles.

Her educational background includes:

• BS in Computer and Information Sciences from Universidad de Costa Rica
• MS in Computer and Information Sciences from University of Delaware
• PhD in Computer and Information Sciences from University of Delaware

Dr. Lobo's research spans Computer Networks, Simulation and Modeling, Algorithm Design and Analysis, Mobile Computing, and Internet of Things, with emphasis on designing algorithms, networks, and systems. She has secured over $750,000 in external funding from industry and government sources. Her current leadership roles include Principal Investigator of the Perka First Data-Rowan CS Lab (providing paid student internships) and founder/CEO of SimAcumen (serving Fortune 500 clients with cloud analytics).

Her publication history reveals a consistent focus on innovative pedagogy for algorithm education, using project-based curricula centered on NP-complete problems like Sudoku and the Traveling Salesperson Problem, primarily published in the Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges and ACM conferences.

Professional honors include:

• Best Faculty Poster Presentation Award (2008, Eastern Conference of Consortium for Computing Sciences)
• Best Paper Award with Ganesh Baliga (2006, Northeastern Conference of Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges)
• University of Delaware Bloc Fellowship (1991)

She has secured significant grant funding and developed industry partnerships that provide hands-on training for students, particularly through the Perka First Data-Rowan CS Lab where students engage in production software development. Her entrepreneurial venture SimAcumen demonstrates direct translation of academic research into commercial applications for global enterprises.

Dr. Lobo maintains active roles in research labs including the Perka First Data-Rowan CS Lab and leads SimAcumen's technical team, focusing on real-world applications of network and algorithm research for service supply chain analytics.