Manton M. Matthews

Professor Manton M. Matthews is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, University of South Carolina. He holds a Ph.D. (1980), two M.S. degrees (1980 and 1977), and a B.S. (1972), all from the University of South Carolina. His research focuses on natural language processing, ontologies, parallel processing, graph theory, and wireless security protocols. His early work centered on K1,3-free (claw-free) graphs in graph theory, later evolving into parallel algorithms, functional programming, artificial intelligence, and collaborations with Dr. Chin-Tser Huang on wireless security protocols. He is based in Room 2233, Storey Innovation Center, contactable at mmm@cec.sc.edu.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of South Carolina (1980)
• M.S. in Computer Science, University of South Carolina (1980)
• M.S., University of South Carolina (1977)
• B.S., University of South Carolina (1972)

Research Interests: Professor Matthews' work spans foundational computer science topics, including graph theory, parallel algorithms, and functional programming, with later emphasis on artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and ontology development. Collaborations with Dr. Huang and his research group have produced notable contributions to wireless security protocols. His trajectory reflects a strategic shift from theoretical graph studies to applied computational research with interdisciplinary relevance.

Grants & Advising: No specific grants or student advisees are listed in the provided information. However, his involvement with research groups suggests active mentoring in collaborative projects.

Labs & Teams: Engaged with a research group focused on wireless security protocols under collaboration with Dr. Chin-Tser Huang.