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About Michael L. Raymer

Michael L. Raymer graduated in 1991 from Colorado State University with a B.S. degree in Computer Science. He earned an M.S. degree in Computer Science from Michigan State University in 1995 and a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from Michigan State University in 2000. While at Michigan State, his research crossed the boundaries between computer science and biochemistry. He worked in the Protein Structural Analysis and Design Laboratory, directed by Dr. Leslie Kuhn, and also in the Genetic Algorithms Research and Applications laboratory, directed by Dr. Bill Punch and Dr. Erik Goodman. His work in both labs was directed at developing algorithms to analyze and predict interactions between proteins and water molecules. In addition to his appointment as Graduate Program Director, he currently holds the rank of Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Wright State University, is a member of the faculty of the Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. program and the Environmental Science Ph.D. program, and is co-founder and Senior Systems Engineer for Forensic Bioinformatic Services, Inc. (FBS). At FBS, Dr. Raymer co-directs an active research program investigating statistical, biological, and technical issues related to the analysis and interpretation of forensic DNA evidence. Dr. Raymer co-developed the undergraduate program in bioinformatics at Wright State University, the first such program in the nation to be funded by the National Science Foundation. He is co-author of the textbook Fundamental Concepts of Bioinformatics, the first undergraduate textbook in bioinformatics, available from Benjamin Cummings publishers. Michael and his students have published more than 70 peer-reviewed papers, and have been cited more than 2500 times, including a citation by Justice Samuel Alito in a ruling of the United States Supreme Court related to the use of DNA evidence in the courtroom. His H-index is currently 23.

Positions

Present Co-Director, Wright State University Bioinformatics Research Group
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Present Director, Graduate Program, Wright State University College of Engineering and Computer Science - Computer Science and Engineering
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Present Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, Wright State University
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2013 - 2015 Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Wright State University
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Honors and Awards

  • 2015 ‐ 2016 Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Wright State University
  • 2014 ‐ 2015 Outstanding Teaching Nominee, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Wright State University
  • 2013 Outstanding Engineers and Scientists Award, Affilate Societies Council Dayton
  • 2012 ‐ 2013 Outstanding Service, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Wright State University
  • 2009 ‐ 2010 Outstanding Faculty Member, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Wright State University
  • 2008 ‐ 2009 Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Wright State University
  • 2002 ‐ 2003 Early Career Achievement Award, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Wright State University
  • 2002 ‐ 2003 Outstanding Teaching Nominee, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Wright State University
  • 2002 ‐ 2003 Ohio Teaching Excellence Program, Wright State University
  • 2001 ‐ 2002 Outstanding Teaching Nominee, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Wright State University
  • 2000 ‐ 2001 Outstanding Teaching Nominee, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Wright State University
  • 1998 Finn Wold Travel Award, The Protein Society

Education

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2000 PhD, Michigan State University ‐ Computer Science
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1995 M.S., Michigan State University ‐ Computer Science
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1991 B.S., Colorado State University ‐ Computer Science
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Contact Information

Russ Engineering Center 343
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton, OH 45435-0001
(937) 775-5107

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