Faculty and Staff

Suresh Immanuel

Dr. Suresh Immanuel

Dean, College of Business and Engineering
Associate Provost of Academic Partnerships
Professor of Civil Engineering

Room 152, Schroeder School of Business Building
812-488-2085
ss476@evansville.edu
Full Biography

Professor Immanuel is the Dean of the College of Business and Engineering and a tenured professor of civil engineering at the University of Evansville. He has been a faculty member at the University of Evansville since 2009 and is a registered professional engineer.
Jared Fulcher

Dr. Jared Fulcher

Associate Dean, School of Engineering and Computer Science
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Room 250A, Koch Center for Engineering and Science
812-488-2767
jf201@evansville.edu
Full Biography

Professor Fulcher is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Evansville. He is faculty advisor of the student chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
Maxwell Omwenga

Dr. Maxwell Omwenga

Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Program Director, Computer Science
Program Director, Computer Engineering

Room 252, Koch Center for Engineering and Science
812-488-2691
mo138@evansville.edu
Full Biography

Program Director, Computer Science

Dr. Maxwell Omwenga is the Program Director of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Evansville (UE). With a deep passion for innovation and education, Dr. Omwenga has dedicated his career to advancing the fields of machine learning, cyber-physical systems, and edge computing. Before joining UE, he made significant contributions as a Data Science Researcher with the Networked Intelligence Laboratory at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Dr. Omwenga's expertise and dedication have earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Global Scholar Grant in 2024, the ARSAF Grant in 2023, and the Technology Symposium Award in 2019. His research, which has been published in renowned journals and conferences such as the IEEE IoT Journal and the IEEE International Electro Information Technology, focuses on leveraging modeling, simulation, optimization, and machine learning to address real-world complex sequential decision problems.

Among his notable works are explorations into cutting-edge technologies, such as Cognitive Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), where he has significantly advanced subsurface object detection using deep reinforcement learning and edge computing. His publications like "ScanCloud: Holistic GPR Data Analysis for Adaptive Subsurface Object Detection" and "Autonomous Cognitive GPR Based on Edge Computing and Reinforcement Learning" demonstrate his innovative approach to integrating AI with physical systems.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Omwenga's creative spirit shines through his passion for music. He plays the bass guitar, violin, and congas & bongos, bringing a rhythmic energy to both his work and life. His commitment to the community is evident in his volunteer work at the local community kitchen and his dedication to teaching robotics to elementary school students. Dr. Omwenga's blend of technical expertise, creativity, and community spirit makes him a valuable mentor and leader at UE.

Ying Ying Seah

Dr. Ying Ying Seah

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Room 258, Koch Center for Engineering and Science
812-488-2330
ys55@evansville.edu
Full Biography

Dr. Ying Ying Seah is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Evansville (UE) and holds a Ph.D. in Technology from Purdue University. Before joining UE, she served as an Assistant Professor of Creative Technologies at Oakland City University. Informed by research, Dr. Seah is committed to integrating innovative pedagogies into her classroom. Her research interests include STEM Education, Design Thinking, Argumentation, Simulation-based Learning, and Learning Analytics.

Born and raised in Sungai Besar, Malaysia, Dr. Seah is fluent in four languages. She is deeply committed to her Christian faith and is passionate about connecting with students outside the classroom, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, DIY projects, gardening, and travelling.

Front of Olmsted Hall

Dr. Ziyi Zhang

Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science

812-488-2193
zz18@evansville.edu
Full Biography

Dr. Zhang's research focuses on code comprehension to invesitigate how programmers read and understand code, and how these skills can be measured and taught. In particular, her work uses eye tracking and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to study code-reading strategies and cognitive load during tasks, and applies these findings to design instruction for novice programmers. As part of her work in computing education, Dr. Zhang translates the knowledge gained from these experiments into evidence-based educational materials, including worked examples and strategy guidance that make code comprehension an explicitly taught skill rather than one students are expected to develop on their own. Her current research also examines how AI coding assistants affect the way programmers read and understand code, and what their growing use means for teaching these skills.

Emeriti Professors

Bruce Mabis

Dr. Bruce Mabis

Professor Emeritus of Computer Science

bm339@evansville.edu
Full Biography

Dr. Bruce Mabis has lived in Evansville for the last 46 years. He started teaching Computer Science at UE in 1975. Dr. Mabis has taught at UE and three other universities all in the tristate area. He received his PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University in 1992, specializing in software engineering. Away from academics he enjoys time with his wife, three sons, and three grandkids. In his spare time he finds a little time to do things like cut firewood and perform magic whenever he gets the chance.
Robert Morse

Dr. Robert Morse

Professor Emeritus of Computer Science

rm43@evansville.edu
Full Biography

Dr. Morse is professor emeritus of computer science at the University of Evansville. Professor Morse retired in 2018 after 20 years of service to the university.

Staff

Jeff Cron

Mr. Jeff Cron

Staff Engineer, School of Engineering and Computer Science

Room 140, Koch Center for Engineering and Science
812-488-1220
jc435@evansville.edu

Chrissy Larcomb

Mrs. Chrissy Larcomb

Administrative Assistant, School of Engineering and Computer Science

Room 250, Koch Center for Engineering and Science
812-488-2652
ch47@evansville.edu

Ray Shelton

Mr. Ray Shelton

Lab Manager, School of Engineering and Computer Science

Room 190, Koch Center for Engineering and Science
812-488-2292
rs249@evansville.edu