Bruce Harmon, Ph.D.

• Doctoral Chair of Computer Science
• Colorado Springs, CO
• Computer specialist. R&D engineer. Linear thinker.

Education

Ph.D., Electrical Engineering (1999), University of Colorado (minor in computer science); MS, Aeronautical Engineering (1971), Purdue University; BS, Aeronautical Engineering (1970), United States Air Force Academy.

Background

Dr. Harmon is responsible for overall academic leadership of the Doctor of Computer Science degree program, as well as the campus undergraduate and master’s degree programs in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, and Digital Media Design.

He held an executive leadership role at Synopsys and worked at Hewlett Packard for 17 years - 3 years of which were in an executive capacity. Through his work in research & development, he has been responsible for the product development and sustainment of over 10,000 products for the worldwide market.

Academic Specialization/Focus at CTU

Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology

Computer Science Blogs

Information Technology Blogs

Why are YOU IN?

I want CTU to continue to grow in reputation and be known as a top-tier university for the science and engineering fields. I am committed to educating and graduating people in those fields at all levels, including doctoral degrees. This encourages a higher participation in original research, and enhances our reputation to the benefit of our graduates and the organizations they serve.

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What is your teaching philosophy?

Prepare as if you will live forever.

Aside from higher education, what else are you passionate about?

I enjoy sports, reading and travel.

Publications

Harmon has written numerous articles and conference papers on molecular computing as well as on the design and verification of huge digital integrated circuits. He also writes a bi-monthly column on the future of the electronics industry for “CONNECT!” the newsletter of the IEEE Pike’s Peak Section.