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Weizhen Mao is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the College of William and Mary. His research focuses on algorithms, theoretical computer science, parallel computing, distributed systems, and networking. He holds an office in McGlothlin-Street Hall 114 and can be reached at wm@cs.wm.edu.
Teaching Responsibilities: Professor Mao instructs a range of courses including Discrete Structures (CSci 243), Algorithms (CSci 303), Theory of Computation (CSci 663), and advanced topics in algorithms and computation at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His courses emphasize foundational concepts in computer science theory and practical applications.
Research Interests: His work spans algorithm design, scheduling theory, distributed computing, and network protocols. Recent publications address challenges in sensor networks, RFID systems, vehicular communication, and parallel processing. His research often bridges theoretical guarantees with practical implementations in real-world systems.
Professional Contributions: With over 50 publications in top conferences and journals (e.g., IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, ACM MobiHoc), his work has impacted areas like energy-efficient networking, optimal storage placement in sensor networks, and GPU cluster optimization. He maintains active collaborations with industry and academic partners to advance computational methodologies.
