Robert F. Dugan

Professor Robert. F. Dugan, Computer Science

Associate Professor of Computer Science, Software Performance Engineering, Computer Science Pedagogy, Software Engineering Human Factors

Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Computer Science, 2000
M.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Computer Science, 1992
B.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Computer Science, 1988

E-mail: bdugan@stonehill.edu
Phone: (508) 565-1682
Office: Stanger, 206

I'm a graduate of Rensselaer's Doctoral program in Computer Science. I created a testing methodology and architecture for computer supported cooperative work software for my dissertation. This work was conducted with my advisor Professor Ephraim P. Glinert and with Rensselaer's Collaborative Classroom Research Group.

I'm now an assistant professor of computer science at Stonehill College. My research focuses on the performance of software systems. I'm also a founder of StepZero, L.L.C., a Boston based consulting firm that helps companies design, build, and maintain scalable software systems.

Research Interests:

  • Software Performance Engineering
  • Computer Science Pedagogy
  • Software Engineering Human Factors

Courses Taught:

  • Computer Science Capstone
  • Computer Science II
  • Basic Programming
  • Programming Languages
  • Data Networks
  • Operating Systems 
  • Software Performance Engineering
  • Computer Science I
  • Database Management Systems