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Dr. Curtis Carver is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and serves as Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at UAB. He maintains dual faculty roles in the Department of Computer Science (College of Arts and Sciences) and the School of Public Health. His expertise spans technology strategy, IT leadership, and cybersecurity education. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in security, privacy, risk management, leadership, and project management across traditional, online, and executive MBA formats.
Dr. Carver’s work emphasizes bridging academic and administrative roles, advocating for administrators to remain active in teaching while leveraging technology to enhance institutional operations. His professional experience includes leadership in multinational IT organizations and collaboration with state agencies to solve complex technological challenges. He has led initiatives in adaptive hypermedia systems, cybersecurity curricula, and technology adoption strategies.
Research Interests: Computer Science fundamentals, cybersecurity, adaptive hypermedia systems, and the integration of technology into educational environments. His teaching focuses on practical applications of security, leadership, and project management principles.
Grants & Partnerships: While specific grants are not detailed here, Dr. Carver’s leadership roles imply involvement in institutional and collaborative projects. He actively partners with state agencies and academic units to advance IT services and educational technologies.
Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but his role as CIO suggests leadership in institutional IT infrastructure and strategic initiatives.
