Faculty Profile for Dr. Vasant Ramkumar

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Dr. Vasant Ramkumar
Lecturer — Computer Science
CMAL 301
phone: (512) 245-3409

Biography Section

Biography and Education

The City University of New York, the Doctor of Philosophy Degree, Computer Science, 1991
Major areas of study included Management Information Systems, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Architecture and Software. Dissertation cited as best in the University for 1991. Honors List, G.P.A. 3.8/4.0 system.

The City University of New York, Master of Science Degree, Computer Science 1985
Courses in Hardware/Software development. Extensive software development experience. Honors List, G.P.A. 3.7/4.0 system.

Walden University (Formally, National Technological University, Colorado), Master of Science Degree, Electrical Engineering, 1994
Courses in Communication, Digital Networks, Multimedia Systems, Advanced Telecommunication Networks, High Speed Data Networks and Telecommunications Management. Deans List, GPA 3.4/4.0 system.

Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA, Bachelor of Science, Engineering 1982
Courses included Programming Languages, Math, and Product Testing and Evaluation. Honors List, G.P.A. - 3.6/4.0 system.

Post graduate Training: Attended post graduate training in many areas such as cultural awareness, cultural orientations, win/win, management, effective communication, leadership, negotiation skills, business, etc.

Teaching Interests

Computer Ethics & Leadership in the technical field. Software Development, Computer Architecture, Networks.

Research Interests

Intelligent Networks/services, security, switching/transmission:

Conducting research in Telecommunication networks/technologies, products and services. These include transmission, switching, support system products, software development, data switches, intelligent networks, network management, network security, and the integration of the Intelligent Network with wireless networks. Successfully researched the design of interfaces and message flows among network components to provide a seamless integration of fixed and wireless network components