Robert F. Kelly

Robert F. Kelly is a Professor and Undergraduate Program Director for the Information Systems (ISE) program in the Department of Computer Science at Stony Brook University. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences (1991). His research focuses on computational problems in political informatics, particularly congressional redistricting analysis, involving interdisciplinary work in computer science, applied mathematics, and political science. Key projects include the Automated Redistricting System (ARS), which optimizes districting plans using algorithms for graph partitioning, compactness measurement, and political fairness analysis.

Teaching responsibilities include courses such as CSE336 (Internet Programming), CSE308/416 (Software Engineering), CSE333 (User Interface Development), and ISE courses in programming, computer organization, and security. He actively involves students through the VIP PoliTech program and undergraduate/graduate research initiatives.

Notable awards include the 2002 Computer Science Undergraduate Teaching Award, Long Island Software Network's Best Internet Software (2003), and SUNY Research Foundation Promising Inventor Award (2005). His work in medical informatics also led to licensed software for anesthesia record-keeping.