Eric Larson

Eric Larson is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Computer Science at Seattle University's College of Science & Engineering. He holds a PhD in Computer Science & Engineering from the University of Michigan and maintains an active research program focused on software engineering tools with educational applications.

His research interests include:

• Software testing and verification
• Concurrency and parallel programming
• Educational tools for computer science education
• Static and dynamic program analysis
• Mobile security and Android applications
• Computer architecture and simulation

Dr. Larson's publication record shows a consistent research trajectory from low-level architectural simulation (MASE, 2001) to educational concurrency tools (MDAT, 2013) and specialized analysis tools (EGRET, 2016). His work demonstrates strong practical applications in computer science education, with tools designed specifically to help students grasp challenging concepts in programming and systems.

Notable contributions include:

• EGRET for regular expression testing
• MDAT for multithreading education
• Permeate for Android security analysis
• ANNA for computer architecture education
• SUDS for bug detection infrastructure
• MASE for microarchitectural simulation

Dr. Larson actively collaborates with students, as evidenced by numerous co-authored publications, and maintains laboratory space for software analysis and educational tool development. His personal website (last updated September 2022) serves as a repository for his research tools and publications, reflecting his commitment to open dissemination of educational resources.