Hossein Hakimzadeh

Hossein Hakimzadeh is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Director of Informatics at Indiana University South Bend. He has held administrative roles including Associate Chair, Chair, and Director of Informatics since 2000. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science from North Dakota State University (1993), he has been instrumental in developing undergraduate and graduate programs at IUSB, focusing on software engineering and database systems.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, North Dakota State University, 1993
• M.S. in Computer Science, North Dakota State University, 1987
• B.S. in Computer Science, Minnesota State University, 1984

Research & Projects: His work centers on database systems and software engineering, with significant contributions to student success initiatives such as IU-EVAL, IU-RETAIN, and IU-READY. These projects, developed with student interns, have saved costs and led IU South Bend to become a leader in student retention technologies. Key projects include Retainology Consortium (early warning systems) and IU-ADVISE (academic advising system).

Grants: Over 30 grants secured, including major initiatives like IU-READY 3.0 ($109k) and NSF STEP grants targeting enrollment/retention in STEM fields. Notable funded projects include IU-EVAL 2.0 and Lilly Foundation grants for sustainability.

Labs/Teams: Led the CIVECS internship program and developed a Beowulf Cluster research lab for parallel computing experiments. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations with departments across IU campuses and external institutions like Texas A&M.