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Heather Guarnera

Heather Guarnera

Assistant Professor and Chair of the Computer Science Department

Biography

My research interests are in graph theory and algorithms, with a focus in the broad category of hyperbolic graphs and several interesting graph classes including Helly graphs, distance-hereditary graphs, AT-free graphs, and chordal graphs. I am largely interested in facility location problems and large-scale network analysis. My additional research interests include software engineering and algorithmic applications, such as mining software repositories and network visualization.

I particularly enjoy finding clean and aesthetic solutions to difficult problems in a manner that is easy to present and explain. One of my passions (in teaching, in research, and for sport) is exploring new and creative ways to solve problems.

Courses Taught

  • Scientific Computing
  • Programming Languages
  • Combinatorics and Graph Theory
  • Problem Seminar
  • Algorithm Analysis
  • Principles of Computer Organization

Selected Publications & Presentations

  • Heather M. Guarnera, Feodor F. Dragan, and Arne Leitert. Injective hulls of various graph classes. Graphs and Combinatorics 38, 112 (2022).
  • Feodor F. Dragan and Heather M. Guarnera. Helly-gap of a graph and vertex eccentricities, Theoretical Computer Science, 867:68-84, 2021. [] [
  • Mohammed, F. Dragan, H. Guarnera. 淔ellow Travelers Phenomenon Present in Real-World Networks,� the 10th International Conference on Complex Networks & Their Applications, 2021, pp 194-206. []
  • Dragan, G. Ducoffe, H. Guarnera. 淔ast deterministic algorithms for computing all eccentricities in (hyperbolic) Helly graphs,� the 17th Algorithms and Data Structures Symposium (WADS�21), 2021. [] []
  • Feodor F. Dragan and Heather M. Guarnera. Eccentricity function in distance-hereditary graphs. Theoretical Computer Science, 833: 26-40, 2020. [] []
  • Feodor F. Dragan and Heather M. Guarnera. Helly-gap of a graph and vertex eccentricities. Theoretical Computer Science, 867:68-84, 2021.
  • Feodor F. Dragan and Heather M. Guarnera. Eccentricity terrain of 饾浛-hyperbolic graphs. Journal of Computer and System Sciences, 112: 50-56, 2020. [] []
  • Feodor F. Dragan and Heather M. Guarnera. Obstructions to a small hyperbolicity in Helly graphs. Discrete Mathematics, 342(2): 326-338, 2019. [] []
  • Heather M. Michaud, Drew T. Guarnera, Michael L. Collard, and Jonathan I. Maletic, 淩ecovering Commit Branch of Origin�, in the Proceedings of 32nd IEEE International Conference on Software Maintenance and Evolution (ICSME), 2016. []

Independent Study Advising

  • The evolution of Human-Computer Interaction and its technological advancement with a focus on applications with Electric Paint�, Sobika Thapa � Computer Science, 100 pages, 2023.
  • Cubulus: Procedural World Generation Using Marching Cubes�, Keeton Purvis � Computer Science, 87 pages, 2023.
  • Visualizing Movement: Predicting Interstate Migration Probabilities and Populations of US States using Markov Chain Analysis�, Rekik Ziku (co-advised with Dr. Pamela Pierce) � Computer Science and Mathematics, 157 pages, 2023.
  • Building an 8-bit Computer: From Design to Implementation�, Craig Akiri � Computer Science, 100 pages, 2023.
  • Simulating Reaction-Diffusion waves to model Gravitational Lensing�, Daniel Cohen-Cobos (co-advised with Dr. Niklas Manz) � Physics and Computer Science, 117 pages, 2023.
  • Applications of Constraint Programming in Sports Scheduling,� Troy Baughman � Mathematics, 74 pages, 2022.
  • A Simulation of the Economic Impact of Disaster Events,� Richie Pajak � Computer Science, 81 pages, 2022.
  • A Comprehensive Empirical and Simulation Analysis on How Minimum Wage Increases Impact Unemployment,� Brandon Charles (co-advised with Dr. Huiting Tian) � Computer Science and Economics, 180 pages, 2022.
  • Environmental Socialization in College: A Survey Research and Network Analysis of Changes in Climate-Conscious Concerns and Behaviors�, Bijeta Lamichhane (co-advised with Dr. Denise Bostdorff) � Mathematics and Communication Studies, 126 pages, 2022.
  • Highlights Generation for Tennis Matches using Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, and Audio Analysis,� Alon Liberman � Computer Science and Mathematics, 102 pages, 2022.
  • Abyssinia: The Design and Development of a Tower Defense Game,� Raey Aweke � Computer Science, 94 pages, 2022.
  • The Running Man: A 3D AI-Controlled and Procedurally Generated Infinite Runner,� Jack De La Cruz � Computer Science, 77 pages, 2021.
  • Imali: A Technical Analysis Mobile Application in React Native,� Tanaka Chingonzo � Computer Science, 83 pages, 2021.
  • Defeating the COVID-19 Infodemic on Twitter: A SIP Agent-Based Model of Rumor Propagation and Truth Bot Intervention,� Zhen Guo (co-advised with Dr. Tom Tierney) � Computer Science and Sociology, 117 pages, 2021

Professional Affiliations

  • Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Want to learn more?

Interested in Computer Science or have questions about courses? Feel free to reach out!

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