College of Computing News
Dr. Vijay Bhuse named Presidential Fellow to advance global recruitment strategy
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) has named Dr. Vijay Bhuse, an associate professor in the College of Computing, as a Presidential Fellow in the Enrollment Management Division.
Awards Faculty International Partnerships
Published October 10, 2025 by Shelby Harrison
Experts spotlight AI's human-centered capabilities during Tech Talk
GVSU hosted “Tech Talks: AI & Human-Centered Design” as part of Tech Week Grand Rapids, highlighting how AI can enhance education, business, and accessibility
Artificial Intelligence College Updates Faculty
Published September 18, 2025 by Brian Vernellis
GVFaces: Kevin Maupin
Dr. Kevin Maupin, a GVSU alum and new College of Computing faculty member, brings a rare blend of biomedical research and computing expertise to mentor students and advance innovation in health care and biotechnology.
Alumni Faculty Partnerships Research
Published September 16, 2025 by Shelby Harrison
Global journey leads Reihaneh Hariri to Grand Valley and a future in student-centered innovation
When Dr. Reihaneh Hariri left her faculty position to work in the fast-moving world of autonomous vehicle systems; she didn't expect that her journey would ultimately lead her back to the classroom.
Artificial Intelligence Automotive industry College Updates Faculty Healthcare Innovation
Published July 1, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.
Dr. Naureen Hoque joins GVSU's College of Computing, bringing expertise in wireless security and AI defense
Dr. Naureen Hoque, the newest faculty member to join Grand Valley State University (GVSU)'s College of Computing, specializes in wireless security, AI-powered threat defense, and quantum-resistant communications.
Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Faculty Innovation Research
Published June 24, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.
Detecting forest threats with AI and Drones: College of Computing faculty receives MTRAC grant
Dr. Rahat Ibn Rafiq, assistant professor in the College of Computing at GVSU, has been awarded a $43,284 grant from Michigan State Universitys MTRAC AgBio Innovation Hub, along with matching funds.
Artificial Intelligence College Updates Cybersecurity Environmental conservation Faculty Grants Innovation Research
Published May 29, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.
College of Computing announces new department chairs for the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Information Sciences and Technologies
The College of Computing at GVSU is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Mostafa El-Said as Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Dr. Jie Du as Chair of the Department of Information Sciences and Technology.
College Updates computer science Faculty Graduate Innovation undergraduate
Published April 29, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.
GVSU Board of Trustees approves new human-centered computing programs
Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees has officially approved the launch of two new degrees in Human-Centered Computing (HCC), a bachelor's and a master's degree, set to begin enrolling students in Fall 2025.
College Updates Faculty Graduate Human Centered Computing Innovation Undergraduate
Published April 25, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.
From the OR to GVSU: New GVSU faculty Dr. Talha Khan brings award-winning mixed reality research
Dr. Talha Khan is joining GVSU's College of Computing, bringing cutting-edge research in mixed reality and healthcare to the classroom and putting vital data directly into the hands (and sightlines) of those who need it most.
Artificial Intelligence College Updates Faculty Healthcare Innovation Mentorship Research
Published April 7, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.
NASA-Funded Grant to Advance Cybersecurity Research at Grand Valley
Dr. Sutton was recently awarded a NASA-funded grand through the Michigan Space Grant Consortium.
Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Faculty Graduate Grants Innovation Research
Published April 3, 2025 by Maxwell Ritchie
AI degrees among new GVSU computing programs slated to strengthen Michigan tech talent pipeline
Grand Valley State University plans to offer bachelor's and master's degrees in Artificial Intelligence as part of an expansion of College of Computing programs.
Artificial Intelligence Careers College Updates Faculty Graduate Innovation Partnerships Research undergraduate
Published February 21, 2025 by Peg West on GVNext.
Shaping the next generation: Dr. Erin Carrier earns the CSCE Distinguished Undergraduate Mentoring Award
On February 18th, Dr. Erin Carrier was recognized with the CSCE Awards for Scholarly and Creative Excellence Distinguished Undergraduate Mentoring Award.
Awards Careers College Updates computer science Faculty Innovation Mentorship Research
Published February 19, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.
GVSU College of Computing Faculty Service Milestones
Six GVSU College of Computing faculty are being recognized for their service and time at GVSU.
Published January 28, 2025 by Maxwell Ritchie and Shelby Harrison
Guided by green lights: Dr. Paul D. S. Fink joins GVSU's College of Computing to advance accessibility and innovation
Dr. Paul D. S. Fink joins GVSU's College of Computing to advance accessibility through research, innovation, and education, guided by his lifelong philosophy of following "green lights."
College Updates Faculty Innovation
Published January 17, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.
Bridging Technology and Equity with Research Practice Partnerships: Dr. Ali Raza's Mission to Transform STEM Education
Dr. Ali Raza advances equitable STEM education through research, learning analytics, and GVSU's new EdTech Partnership Lab.
College Updates Faculty Human Centered Computing Innovation Research
Published December 17, 2024 by Shelby Harrison.
Meet our New Faculty Members
The College of Computing welcomes six new outstanding faculty members!
Published September 3, 2024
Marouane Kessentini's Journey to Dean
Marouane Kessentini, a devoted family man and soccer fan, brings his passion for education and community to GVSU, where he aims to bridge the gap between industry and academia.
Published August 24, 2024
College of Computing Faculty Receives Distinguished Early Career Scholar Award
DeBruine leads research on transformative clinical solutions enabled by Artificial Genomic Intelligence. His student research team works on building multimodal generative AI models to solve problems in modern healthcare using big genomics datasets.
Published January 24, 2024
College of Computing Faculty Receives Distinguished Early Career Scholar Award
DeBruine leads research on transformative clinical solutions enabled by Artificial Genomic Intelligence. His student research team works on building multimodal generative AI models to solve problems in modern healthcare using big genomics datasets.
Published January 24, 2024
Computing Professor Christian Trefftz Receives GVSU's Highest Honor
The School of Computing is proud to announce Dr. Christian Trefftz is the 2023 recipient of The Glenn A. Niemeyer Award.
Published February 17, 2023