Mark Brodie

Mark Brodie is a Professor of Computer Science at Simpson University, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. Born in South Africa, he earned his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2000 and previously worked at the IBM TJ Watson Research Center before joining Simpson in 2008.

• PhD in Computer Science (University of Illinois, 2000)
• MS in Mathematics (University of Illinois, 1992)
• BS in Mathematics with Honors (University of Witwatersrand, 1989)

His research spans Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Distributed Systems. Recent work focuses on Educational Technology and Medical Informatics, including a game-based SQL learning tool and a banking app co-designed with a person with aphasia. Earlier publications highlight knowledge-based approaches to motor learning and autonomic computing.

• National Science Foundation grant CCF 1143839 (Molecular Programming Analysis)
• National Science Foundation Grant 1458302 (STEM Success Program)

He has collaborated with colleagues across disciplines, including his wife Carolyn, and contributed to accessibility-oriented software development. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in education and healthcare.