Alberto I

EDUCATION:

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Graduate Certificate in Computer Science, Department of Computer Science, Purdue University, August 2003.

Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine (part of The University of London, London, England)

(Note: Imperial College, formerly part of the University of London, England, according to “The Times Higher Education Supplement: World University Rankings, 2006” is one of the top ten Universities in the world. From 2006 is now an independent University, separate from the University of London)

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine (The University of London), 1976. Advisor was David L. Trimm, internationally known expert in Catalysis. (Currently at the University of New South Wales, Australia). My Ph.D. Thesis in Catalysis work received the 1977 “Armstrong Medal and Prize" awarded for the best research work in the application of scientific principles to problems of industrial importance. Thesis in the area of Deactivation of Reforming Ni Catalysts.

MS in Advanced Chemical Engineering, Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine, London, 1974. MSc Degree was awarded with "Mark of Distinction", in merit for obtaining the highest grades of the promotion.

DIC (Diploma of Imperial College), awarded by the Imperial College of London in Advanced Chemical Engineering, 1974.

Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina.

B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering (Ingeniero Químico), Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Argentina, 1970.

HONORS, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

PRIZES

• R&D 100 Award 1992, for the development of the “INTAC Atmosphere Control System”.

• Part of the Petrofin Team, whose process was a finalist for the Kirkpatrick Award.

• Ph.D. Thesis work received the 1977 “Armstrong Medal and Prize" (U.K.) awarded for the best research work in the application of scientific principles to problems of industrial importance.

BOC GROUP INC. AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS

1998- BOC Group Award for Innovation Excellence: “L117 Lithium Sieve Development Team”

1996- BOC Group Technology Award: “Oxygen VPSA System”

1995- BOC Gases America Achievement Award: “High Purity N2 PSA”

1994- Twentieth BOC Publication Award.

1994- Tenth Patent Recognition Award.

1994- The BOC Group Technology Award: “Novox 3-B O2 VSA System”

1991- BOC’s Chairman Award for Innovation in the Marketplace: “Pre-Air PPU Technology”.

1990- AIG Tecnology Awards: “Outstanding Contribution to the PPU Improvement Award”.

1989- Tenth BOC Technical Publication Award.

BIOGRAPHICAL CITATIONS:

· "Who is Who in Frontiers of Science and Technology", a Marquis Publication (1985)

· "The International Directory of Distinguished Leadership", American Biographical Institute, 1st Ed., (1986)

· “Men of Achievement”, 12th Ed., (Cambridge, England 1987)

SCHOLARSHIPS

1973-1974 British Council Scholarship to study a Master Degree in Advanced Chemical Engineering at Imperial College, London.

1974-1976 National Research Council of Argentina’s Scholarship to complete the Ph.D. Degree at Imperial

College of the University of London.

1976-1977 UK’s Science Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship to study Surface Science effects during

bubble generation in flotation.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS:

International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (www.isc2.org)

“Certified Information Systems Security Professional” (CISSP), Certificate Number 114548 (October 10, 2007)

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

NSA (National Security Agency)-Sponsored “Information Assurance Education Graduate Certificate”, Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS), Purdue University, (2003)

HIPAA Academy / HIPAA Shield

· Achieved the “Certified HIPAA Administrator”, “Certified HIPAA Professional”, “Certified HIPAA Security Specialist” and “HIPAA Academy Certified Instructor” certifications during August and September, 2006.

CISCO Professor Professional Security Development, CISCO Systems Security Bootcamp, December 2003.

IRI’s Seminar for Managers of Industrial Research (Boston, 1990) Taught by the Faculty of Harvard University’s Business School.

OTHER TRAINING:

· Participated in many major training programs at BOC, including the series “Management of Technology and Innovation” (Princeton, 1994, 1990 and 1986). Learned and applied very important tools of Research Management, including the Stage Gate process.

· Participated in the BOC Management Course (Sterling, NY, 1986).

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

2005 to present

Felician College, Lodi, NJ

Associate Dean of the Division of Arts and Sciences for Planning and Assessment of Student Learning.

· Developed an e-Course to train academic department chairs and faculty in Assessing Student Learning planning at the course, program and department levels. (Spring, 2007)

· Developed a complete process for academic development of Assessing Student Learning planning for the A&S Division. (Spring, 2007)

· With another A&S Associate Dean and the VP of Academic Affairs, developed a plan to keep the administrative processes of A&S functioning properly in the absence of a Dean for the Fall 06 semester. Kept the Office of the Dean and the administrative process of the Division operating successfully.

· In Spring of 2006 was selected as liaison to coordinate the efforts of Division of Arts and Science in collaboration with the Division of Teacher Education in preparing the necessary documentation to achieve the TEAC accreditation for several dual-major Teacher Education programs offered by the College. A complete set of electronic documentation was developed to facilitate the completion of the project by A&S faculty and department chairs. This project was successfully completed the Fall, 2006.

· Evaluated electronic portfolios as a way of assessment, especially open source software that is being under development in universities, such as OSP Portfolios. A pilot testing is being started using OSP Portfolios in the Intranet of Felician College.

· Continued work on electronic assessment of learning by using Course Management Systems (Moodle, e-College).

· Participated in the 2006 Annual Conference of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, “Navigating the Winds of Change in Higher Education”, Philadelphia, December 6-8, 2006, as one of the representatives of Felician College.

· Participated in the 2005 Annual Conference of the Middle States Commission of Higher Education, “Efficiency and Effectiveness in a Changing Environment”, Baltimore, December 4-6, 2005 representing Felician College. Attended the Workshop “Creating Effective, Viable Plans to Assess General Education”, presented by Linda Suskie, Executive Associate Director of the Middle State Commission of Higher Education.

2003 to 2006

Felician College, Lodi, NJ

Chair of the Computer Science Department.

· Directed the Departmental development of four new programs of study (degrees) and one certification:

a) A Bachelor Degree in Computer Information Systems (C.I.S.)

b) A Bachelor Degree in C.I.S. with Concentration in Information Assurance and Computer Security. We will be applying for certification by the National Security Agency for this concentration, in order to open the Government Agencies job market for our students.

c) A Fast Track Degree Completion program in C.I.S. with Concentration in Information Assurance and Computer Security. This degree completion program is open to Community College graduates from Colleges that have an articulation agreement with Felician College. (e.g. Passaic County College)

d) A Minor in C.I.S. for students taking a Bachelor Degree in Business. All these programs have received full Faculty support and are being implemented at the moment.

e) A Felician Certificate in Hipaa Administration is granted to students of Nursing taking a special Informatics and Hipaa course designed specially for them. Please see under “Other Studies and Certifications” for the credentials that support this new certificate program.

· Promoted the use of Distance Education tools in Computer Information System courses. Put together a Distance Learning experimental platform based on Open Source software (Moodle) and lead this effort as site administrator for one year. This effort is demonstrating that an Open Source platform can be an effective and less expensive alternative to commercial Distance Learning platforms. (See our site at http://mobiusnet.com ) At the most active moment during the pilot test conducted there were 250 users successfully participating in some 26 courses.

· A Workshop on “Information Security for High Schools (for High School Principals)” was successfully organized and presented. A small number of schools attended, but from the lessons of the experience, we expect to target more responsive audience in the future. Cerias' Matt Rose (Purdue University) participated in the event and made one of the most successful presentations.

· A one week course for faculty of the New York metropolitan area was organized at one of the computer laboratories of Felician College. The course Cisco Professor Professional Security Development (CISCO Systems Security Boot-camp), took place in December 2003 with the participation of 20 professors from different Colleges and Universities of the New York Metro area.

August 2002 to present

Felician College, Lodi, NJ

Full Professor of Computer Science at the Department of Computer Science

· Character and Success of my Teaching: Several of the courses I have designed and modified at Felician College through the last years benefited from my approach to teaching: a professional presentation based upon Powerpoint slides, good e-learning enhanced teaching methodology (hybrid courses using e-Companion or Moodle to provide a companion Web site), good laboratory practices of the teaching material by the students in a real computer laboratory, and the use of Computer Simulation software and teaching techniques.

· Courses for the new Curriculum of Computer Information Systems. These courses had to be designed completely, since CIS is a new degree. Also are included the courses prepared and taught for the new concentration in Information Assurance and Computer Security. All courses were designed with a companion site built on a Course Management Platform. Most courses have strong laboratory and hands-on component.

1. A new course CIS 317 “Computer Informatics, Privacy and Security for Health Care Professionals” was designed to serve the needs of the cohorts of the Fast Track Bachelor in Nursing program offered by the Nursing Division. This course was designed in collaboration with Professor Dr. Melissa Dark, of Purdue University. This course is taught in a “hybrid” mode, using a combination of lectures, laboratories and an e-learning component. The course covers elements of nursing informatics as well as a complete survey of the HIPAA regulations in the healthcare profession, including HIPAA Basics, HIPAA Privacy and HIPAA Security, including applications and laboratories for a hands-on use and practice of the requirements of HIPAA for electronic transactions and information security. Students passing all the tests of this course with 80% or higher grade receive the Certificate in Hipaa Administration.

2. CIS 125 “Elements of Java Programming” (for Teachers of Mathematics)

3. CIS 140 ”Management of Information Systems.

4. CIS 425 “Management of Information Security”.

5. CIS 220 “Information Systems Theory and Practice”.

6. CIS 225 “Principles of Information Assurance and Security”.

7. CIS 210 “e-Commerce Strategy, Architecture and Design”.

8. CIS 215 “Web and e-Commerce Security”

9. CIS250, "IT Hardware and Operating Systems

10. CIS270 "Programming, Data, File and Object Structures in Java.

11. CIS315 “Computer Forensics and Operating Systems Security”.

12. CIS320 “Networks and Communications”.

13. CIS325 “Network Security” (in preparation)

14. CIS365 “Cryptography Technologies” (in preparation).

· Courses of the older Computer Science curriculum. Distance learning components (companion sites) were developed for most of the courses:

1. CS110: Introduction to Computer Science

2. CS120: Computing Science I. This course was extensively modified.

3. CS140: Management of Information Systems.

4. CS210: Computing Science II. Extensively modified.

5. CS220: Computer Science III. Course considerably improved from previous versions

6. CS315: Digital Electronic and Computer Architecture. Course re-designed

7. CS325: Introduction to Operating Systems.

8. CS390: Data Communications and Distributed Computing.

9. CS400: Created a new course in Application Development using the Palm OS platform.

10. The course CS 420 “Advanced Structured Programming with Objects” was fully re-designed from its previous version.

11. CS 450 and CS 451: Undergraduate Research in Computing Science. Some of the student research presentations can be viewed on http://mobiusnet.com

Research: