Bob P Weems

Bob P Weems is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), part of the College of Engineering. He holds a PhD (1984), MS (1982), and BA (1980) in Computer Science from Northwestern University and Lewis University, respectively. His research focuses on Answer Set Programming, Preference Matching, Algorithms, and Parallel Computing. He has advised numerous students on thesis projects and contributed to curriculum development, including the Honors Program in Parallel Processing (HIPP).

• Educations:
  • PhD in Computer Science, Northwestern University (1984)
  • MS in Computer Science, Northwestern University (1982)
  • BA in Computer Science, Lewis University (1980)

His research interests span algorithm design, computational geometry, and educational methodologies. Notable contributions include work on stable matching problems, parallel processing frameworks, and computational efficiency. He has been recognized with awards such as the Outstanding UTA Graduate Advisor (2000) and the Robert Q. Lee Award (1993).

Dr. Weems has served on numerous committees, including the College of Engineering Curriculum Committee and ABET accreditation teams. He is also involved in professional organizations like the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and IEEE.

His teaching spans algorithms, data structures, and programming languages, with courses such as CSE 3318 (Algorithms & Data Structures) and CSE 5311 (Design and Analysis of Algorithms). He has contributed to over 30 publications, emphasizing practical and theoretical advancements in computer science.

Dr. Weems has advised over 20 students, including dissertations on topics like parallel algorithms and security protocols. His service roles include leadership in academic accreditation and community initiatives like youth sports coaching.