Daryl Thomas

Daryl Thomas is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Southwestern Adventist University. With over 30 years of service, his expertise spans Robotics, Intelligent Systems, and Sensor Networks.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Louisiana State University (1994)
  • B.S. in Psychology, Louisiana State University (1976)

Dr. Thomas's research focuses on Robotics and Intelligent Systems, particularly in applications like smart wheelchairs, autonomous robots, and sensor networks. His work includes fault-tolerant architectures and sensor fusion methodologies.

His publications from 1987-1994 reflect interdisciplinary contributions, ranging from Concrete Construction to Distributed Sensor Networks. While affiliated with LSU's RRL, he explored autonomous mobile robots and later applied his expertise to assistive technologies.

• Memberships:
  • Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
  • Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE)
  • Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA, former)
  • Construction Specifications Institute (CSI, former)

He teaches a wide range of courses including Software Engineering, Operating Systems, and Discrete Structures, alongside graduate-level Management Information Systems.