Monica Trifas

Dr. Monica Trifas is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Jacksonville State University (JSU), located in Jacksonville, AL. She is affiliated with the Mathematical, Computing, & Information Sciences Department within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences. Her research focuses on Digital/Video Image Processing, Medical Imaging, Human-Computer Interaction, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, Information Assurance, and Data Visualization.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics/Computer Science, University of Bucharest (1996)
• Master of Science in Computer Science, University of Bucharest (1999)
• PhD in Computer Science with a Computer Engineering minor, Louisiana State University (2005)

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Liaison between MCIS Department and Career Services
• Member of Faculty Senate
• Member of Search Committee, Enrollment Enhancement Committee, and Data Committee

Dr. Trifas has coordinated outreach efforts to attract students to JSU’s Math and Computer Science programs, including high-school visits and coaching Elementary Science Olympiad teams for over a decade. She teaches courses such as Human-Computer Interaction, Database Management Systems, and Artificial Intelligence.