Faculty

The Systems and Information Engineering faculty shown below include professors, associate professors, and assistant professors with primary and joint appointments. To view additional faculty (courtesy, emeritus and visiting), select the "Find Faculty by Appointment" tab to filter results.
  • Reid Bailey

    Professor of Systems Engineering UVA in Argentina and UVA in Sweden, Founding Director Rodman Scholars, Director
    Currently Recruiting
    Reid Bailey

    Reid Bailey is an engineering educator, designer, and scholar focused on engineering design education, systems thinking and analysis, & sustainability.

  • Laura Barnes

    Professor Associate Director, Link Lab
    Laura Barnes

    Laura Barnes is a professor in the Department of Systems and Information Engineering. She is the Associate Director of Link Lab and directs the Sensing Systems for Health Lab which focuses on designing impactful, technology-enabled solutions for improving health and well-being.

  • Madhur Behl

    Associate Professor, Computer Science Associate Professor, Systems and Information Engineering Team Principal, Cavalier Autonomous Racing Cyber-Physical Systems Link Lab
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    Dr. Madhur Behl is an associate professor in the departments of Computer Science, and Systems and Information Engineering.
    He conducts research in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, and is the team principal of UVA's Cavalier Autonomous Racing team

  • Nicola Bezzo

    Associate Professor, Systems and Information Engineering Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
    Nicola Bezzo

    Nicola Bezzo is an Associate Professor with the Department of Systems and Information Engineering and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Virginia.

  • Matthew Bolton

    Associate Professor of Systems and Information Engineering
    Matthew Bolton

    Dr. Bolton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Systems and Information Engineering at the University of Virginia.

  • Marc Breton

    Associate Director of Research, Center for Diabetes Technology, School of Medicine Professor, School of Medicine
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    Dr. Marc Breton’s research is centered on bringing engineering techniques such as mathematical modeling, simulation, signal processing and automatic control into the field of medicine and clinical practice. Dr. Breton has participated in the design of the first (and to date only)…
  • Donald E. Brown

    W.S. Calcott Professor Founding Director of the Data Science Institute Co-Director of the Translation Health Institute of Virginia
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    Dr. Brown is Founding Director of the Data Science Institute, the W.S. Calcott Professor in the Systems and Information Engineering Department and Co-Director of the Translational Health Institute of Virginia, University of Virginia.

  • Matthew Burkett

    Assistant Professor of Systems Engineering Director of Professional Programs in Systems Engineering Director of Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) in Systems Engineering
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    Matt Burkett joined the University of Virginia faculty in 2022 after holding several positions in the private sector as the Vice President of Research for the investment firm, LOC Advisers, and as a Senior Director for Data & Analytics at the Ankura Consulting Group.

  • Qing (Cindy) Chang

    Professor
    Currently Recruiting
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    Qing Chang’s current research interests include math-based and data-enabled modeling and analysis of dynamic manufacturing systems, improving manufacturing efficiency and sustainability through adaptive control and machine learning-based methods, and driving innovation in human-robot…
  • James Cheng

    Executive Lecturer
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    Jim Cheng has over 25 years experience as a technology entrepreneur, angel/private capital investor, business leader and a senior state government executive. As such, he has invested in over 40 startups of various industries, some of which have had successful exits! Previously, Jim served as the Secretary of Commerce and Trade for Virginia.

  • Seokhyun Chung

    Assistant Professor
    Seokhyun Chung
    My research focuses on the Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled systems, where multiple entities/units (e.g., vehicles, wearable devices, etc.) collect data and collaborate to establish enhanced smart analytics based on their connectivity. I enjoy exploring data-driven methods such as…
  • Afsaneh Doryab

    Assistant Professor, Systems and Information Engineering Assistant Professor, Computer Science
    Currently Recruiting
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    Afsaneh Doryab's research is at the intersection of ubiquitous computing, AI, HCI, and health. She works on computational modeling of human behavior (incl. Activity Recognition) from data streams collected via mobile, wearable, and embedded sensors. 

  • Lu Feng

    Associate Professor, Computer Science, Systems & Information Engineering
    Currently Recruiting
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    Lu Feng is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Virginia. She is also a member of the Link Lab - the center of research excellence in Cyber-Physical Systems. Her research focuses on assuring the safety and trustworthiness of cyber-physical systems, with…
  • Doug Garland

    Professor of Practice, Systems and Information Engineering; Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Business Faculty Lead, Entrepreneurship Program and Engineering Business Minor
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    Doug Garland is a technology executive and entrepreneur, a veteran of the waves of innovation in Silicon Valley and a pioneer in mobile. He is a Professor of Practice in Systems and Information Engineering focused on entrepreneurship, innovation and business and the faculty lead of the Entrepreneurship Program and Engineering Business Minor.

  • Gregory J. Gerling

    Professor
    Currently Recruiting
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    Gregory J. Gerling is a Professor of Systems Engineering at the University of Virginia. His research spans fields of haptics, computational neuroscience, UX/UI, human factors and ergonomics, biomechanics, and human–machine interaction.

  • Barry Martin Horowitz

    Munster Professor
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    Dr. Horowitz joined the University of Virginia’s faculty as a Professor in the Systems Engineering degree program in September 2001, after an industrial career involving the application of systems engineering to many large and complex systems. He assumed the role of Department Chair in 2009. 

  • Tariq Iqbal

    Assistant Professor, Systems Engineering, Computer Science
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    My research focuses on building robotic systems that can fluently coordinate and collaborate with people in complex human environments - for example, in a factory setting in close proximity with people. In order to successfully act within a group, a robot must be able to perceive and…
  • Roman Krzysztofowicz

    Professor of Systems Engineering Professor of Statistics in College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
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    Roman Krzysztofowicz develops theories and models for probabilistic forecasting and optimal decision making under uncertainty sing Bayesian Forecast-Decision Theory.

  • James H. Lambert

    Chair, Faculty Senate of the University of Virginia (2024-25) Janet Scott Hamilton and John Downman Hamilton Professor Director, Center for Risk Management of Engineering Systems Site Director, NSF Center for Hardware and Embedded Systems Security & Trust Professor of Systems & Information Engineering Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering
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    Dr. Lambert received the 2024 Distinguished Educator Award of the Society for Risk Analysis (SRA). He is a General Co-Chair of the 11th IEEE International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies CoDIT2025.org (Split, Croatia). He was the Chair of the 8th…
  • James W. Lark, III

    Asst. Professor, Academic General Faculty Center for Applied Mathematics (primary appointment) Dept. of Systems and Information Engineering (joint appointment) Affiliated Faculty, Dept. of Statistics
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    James W. Lark is Associate Professor, Academic General Faculty in the Center for Applied Mathematics and Dept. of Systems and Information Engineering, as well as Affiliated Faculty, Dept. of Statistics. He recieved his B.S. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1977 and Ph.D. from UVA in 1990.

  • Jennifer Mason Lobo

    Courtesy Appointment, Department of Systems and Information Engineering Associate Professor, Department of Public Health Sciences
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    Jennifer Lobo's research involves mathematical modeling and stochastic optimization methods to build models that simulate the course of disease. Current projects include optimizing treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes, validating infrastructure decisions for rural tele-cystoscopy clinics, and developing guidelines for small renal masses.

  • Garrick Louis

    Associate Professor, Systems and Information Engineering, Engineering & Society
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    Garrick Louis is Associate Professor of Systems and Information Engineering and Engineering and Society at the University of Virginia. He is director of the Small Infrastructure and Development Center and director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Department of Systems and Information Engineering.

  • Henning S. Mortveit

    Associate Professor
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    Henning Mortveit is an associate professor in the Biocomplexity Institute Initiative. He received his doctorate in mathematics from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in 2000. Before joining ESE he held positions at the Los Alamos National Laboratory and at Virginia Tech.

  • B. Brian Park

    Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor, Systems and Information Engineering Director, Traffic Operations Laboratory
    Currently Recruiting
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    Brian Park is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Systems and Information Engineering at the University of Virginia. His research focuses on improving the efficiency of surface transportation systems via connected automated vehicle controls, traffic operations and management strategies.  

  • Michael D. Porter

    Associate Professor
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    Michael D. Porter is an Associate Professor of Systems Engineering with a joint appointment at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. Dr. Porter's research focuses on event prediction, pattern and anomaly detection, and data linkage. He has developed self…
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    Adarsh Ramakrishnan is a product leader and entrepreneur with a passion for design and business. Prior to his current role as a senior product manager at CarMax, he founded 3 product-focused businesses and served in executive roles at an agency and manufacturing startup In addition to…
  • Robert Riggs

    Assistant Professor, Academic General Faculty, Teaching Track Director of Undergraduate Programs in Systems Engineering Systems ME and VEO Advisor
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    My research interest include integer programming and combinatorial optimization, healthcare systems engineering, Six Sigma and process improvement, applying lean enterprise to healthcare and manufacturing applications, optimization of disassembly and remanufacturing systems.
  • Sara Lu Riggs

    Associate Professor
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    My research focuses on task sharing, attention management, and interruption management in complex environments that have included aviation, healthcare, military operations, and manufacturing. These work environments impose considerable and continually increasing attentional demands on…
  • In Memoriam: William T. Scherer

    Chair, Department of Systems and Information Engineering Editor-in-Chief Systems Director, Accelerated Masters Degree Program (AMP)
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    William T. Scherer is a super expert in systems engineering, stochastic control, and business analytics. Professor Scherer has served on the University of Virginia Systems Engineering Program faculty since 1986. He also consults with numerous organizations on the topics of systems thinking and business analytics applied to disparate organizations.

  • Michael C. Smith

    Lecturer Emeritus, Systems Engineering
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    Mike Smith's technical expertise spans applied quantitative methods, strategic planning, technology evaluation, and organizational assessment across a variety of application domains including manufacturing, transportation, defense, and health care.

  • Rupa S. Valdez

    Professor of Systems and Information Engineering Professor of Public Health Sciences
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    My research focuses on understanding and designing solutions to support the ways in which people manage health at home and in the community, drawing on methods from multiple disciplines including human factors engineering, cultural anthropology, and health informatics, among others…
  • K. Preston White, Jr.

    Emeritus Professor
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    Dr. White is particularly interested in the integration of decision and information technologies and applications in aerospace, health-care, manufacturing, distribution, service, criminal justice, and military systems. He has published over 190 articles in these areas. He is listed in Who’s Who in America and other biographical directories