Fortune S. Mhlanga
Director, School of Computing & Informatics
Professor of Computer Science

Degree: Ph.D., Computer Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 1993

Research: Database systems; algorithms; query algebras; software engineering; knowledge and creative economy strategies for development; information and communication technology capacity and utilization in developing countries.

(615) 966-5073
Office #7A
Fortune.Mhlanga@lipscomb.edu

Steve G. Nordstrom
School of Computing & Informatics
Director of Undergraduate Programs and Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering

Degree: Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering Vanderbilt University, 2008

Research: Real-time embedded systems; model integrated computing; high performance computing.

(615) 966-5158
Office #9
Steve.Nordstrom@lipscomb.edu

Jeff Crawford
School of Computing & Informatics
Director of Graduate Programs and Associate Professor of Information Technology Management

Degree: Ph.D.,  Management Information Systems, University of Oklahoma, 2007

Research: IT project management; software development; group development; information security; research methodology; knowledge management.

(615) 966-5042
Office #4
Jeff.Crawford@lipscomb.edu

Alfred L. Austelle
School of Computing & Informatics
Associate Professor of Computer Science

Degree: M.S., Computer Science Education, Tennessee State University, 1984
M.S., Education Administration, University of Evansville, 1984

Research: Teaching and learning with technology; use of mobile technology in the learning environment; supporting faculty in an online environment.

(615) 966-5703
Office Beaman Library 100A
Al.Austelle@lipscomb.edu

Beth Breeden
School of Computing & Informatics
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice & Health Care Informatics

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Biology , University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1984
Master of Science in Biology, Austin Pea State University, 1986
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Samford University, 1992
DPh, University of Tennessee, 1992

Research: Optimal use of healthcare information technology to improve patient outcomes.
(615) 966-7112
Office Burton Suite G
Beth.Breeden@lipscomb.edu

Eddy C. Borera
School of Computing & Informatics
Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Degree: Ph.D., Computer Science, Texas Tech University, 2012

Research: Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes; automated control of anesthesia; machine learning; reinforcement learning; and artificial intelligence.
 

(615) 966-5013
Office #12
Eddy.Borera@lipscomb.edu

Kenneth R. Mayer
School of Computing & Informatics
Instructor in Computing and Information Technology

Degree:  BBA, Harding University, 1998
                 MBA, University of Dallas, 2007              

Research: Networking, Information Security

(615) 966-6612
Office #2
Kenneth.Mayer@lipscomb.edu

Robert C. Nix
School of Computing & Informatics
Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Degree:  Ph.D., Computer Science, The University of Texas at Dallas, 2012

Research: Incentives in Data Sharing, Applied Cryptography, Data Mining and Machine Learning, Privacy-Preserving Technologies

(615) 966-5081
Office #8
Robert.Nix@lipscomb.edu

Michelle Putnam
School of Computing & Informatics
Instructor of Computer Science

Degree: M.S., Computer Science, Vanderbilt University, 1990

Research: Database systems; software engineering; Web page design and content delivery; geographic information systems.

(615) 966-5674
Office Beaman Library 164
Michelle.Putnam@lipscomb.edu

Arisoa S. Randrianasolo
School of Computing & Informatics
Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Degree: Ph.D., Computer Science, Texas Tech University, 2012

Research: Artificial intelligence; reinforcement learning; machine learning; business intelligence and application of artificial intelligence in computer security.

(615) 966-5190
Office #3
Arisoa.Randrianasolo@lipscomb.edu

Frederick Scholl
School of Computing & Informatics
Visiting Professor of Information Security

Degree: Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, 1977.

Research: Security management; cloud security; incident response; protecting intellectual property; security and law.

(615) 966-1039
Office #11
fwscholl@lipscomb.edu

William B. Fredenberger
School of Computing & Informatics

Degree: Ph.D., Management Information Systems, University of Georgia, 1990

Research: Healthcare Scheduling Systems; Emergency Room Operational Analyses; Inventory; Accounts Receivable; Sales Analyses; Point-Of-Sales; Quality Control; Training; Inspection; Production Control Systems

(615) 966-5082
Office #6
wbfredenberger@lipscomb.edu

Degree: M.S., Information Security, Lipscomb University, 2012

615.966.5679
Office Beaman Library 145E
Patrick.Anderson@lipscomb.edu

Dennis Barnes
School of Computing & Informatics

Degree: B.S.E.E, Electrical Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, 1970; M.S, Engineering Management, University of Tennessee, 1978.

Research: Application Development for Engineering; Information Technology, Information Systems Management; IT Quality Assurance & Control; Training; Inspection.

Office Mcfarland 217B
drbarnes1@lipscomb.edu