Dave Mason

Professor Dave Mason serves as Chair of the Department of Computer Science at Toronto Metropolitan University, where he leads academic and administrative operations while maintaining active research in Human Computer Interaction, Programming Languages, Software Engineering, and Web-Based Systems.

His educational trajectory includes:

• PhD from University of Waterloo (2002)
• MSc from University of Toronto (1991)
• BSc from Acadia University (1973)

Professor Mason teaches core courses including CPS 109 (Intro Computer Science), CPS 506 (Comparative Programming Languages), and CPS 710 (Translators), reflecting his expertise across foundational and advanced computing concepts. He directs the Software Engineering research group, driving innovation in software development methodologies.

Professional engagement:

• Active member of Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

His leadership combines academic rigor with practical application, fostering student development through structured coursework and research mentorship within the department's collaborative environment.