Richard Marciano

Dr. Richard Marciano is a Professor in the College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland, with affiliate appointments in the Institute for Systems Research (ISR) and the Department of Computer Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Iowa and a postdoctoral specialization in Computational Geography. His research focuses on computational archival science (CAS), digital curation, digital preservation, sustainable archives, cyber-infrastructure, and big data analytics.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Iowa, 1992
• Master's in Computer Science, University of Iowa
• National School of Civil Aviation, Toulouse, France, 1985 (Avionics & Electrical Engineering)
• Professional Experience:
• Former Professor at University of North Carolina’s School of Information and Library Science (5 years)
• 13-year tenure as Research Scientist at San Diego Supercomputer Center (UCSD)

His work bridges computer science and archival science, emphasizing digital sustainability and scalable data management. He leads initiatives in spatial informatics and cyber-infrastructure development, addressing challenges in long-term digital preservation and big data interoperability.

• Awards:
• 2017 Emmett Leahy Award
• Key Projects:
• Advancing computational methods for archival systems
• Designing frameworks for electronic records management