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Curt Powley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Hawai'i Pacific University (HPU), part of the College of Natural and Computational Sciences. With over 15 years of teaching experience, he plays a pivotal role in shaping HPU's computer science program and mentoring students in both academic and competitive programming environments.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, an M.S. in Computer Science from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a B.S. in Naval Architecture from the U.S. Naval Academy.
Dr. Powley's research and teaching focus on programming in STEM education, algorithms, artificial intelligence, search techniques, and software engineering. He emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world application, often bridging classroom knowledge with industry needs through consulting projects and student engagement.
While no recent publications are listed, his professional activities suggest strong emphasis on pedagogical innovation and student competition training rather than traditional academic publishing.
- ACM ICPC Coach – led HPU teams to 11 first-place wins at the Hawaii regional site since 2003, the most among any university in the state.
- Consulting work with high-tech startup companies.
- Hired over 10 HPU students for industry projects, fostering experiential learning.
Dr. Powley brings extensive industry experience from Silicon Valley and a research stint at a leading computer science institute at USC. He combines academic rigor with practical expertise, having worked as a software developer, project manager, and U.S. Naval officer before transitioning to academia.
