Mark Hays

Dr. Mark Hays is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. His expertise includes software testing, quality assurance, project management, and algorithm design. Prior to academia, he spent eight years at IBM focusing on testing and quality assurance for web and mobile applications.

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science, University of Kentucky, 2014
• BS in Computer Science, University of Kentucky, 2009

Research Interests: Dr. Hays focuses on developing software quality assurance tools and applying statistical methods to software engineering experiments. His work emphasizes early identification of failure-prone code, automation of statistical analysis, and ensuring objectivity in testing methodologies.

Teaching: He teaches courses in software testing, requirements engineering, project management, and algorithm design. His pedagogical approach integrates practical industry experience with theoretical foundations.

No scientific awards or specific grants are listed, though his research contributions align with industry-relevant software engineering practices.