Professor, School of Computing Suchendra M. Bhandarkar is a Professor in the School of Computing. His research focuses on computer vision, pattern recognition, image processing, artificial intelligence, computational intelligence, parallel processing, and computational biology. His contributions span core algorithmic areas and applied computational methods across these domains. Bhandarkar earned a Ph.D. (1989) and an M.S. (1985) in Computer Engineering from Syracuse University, and a B.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (1983). His academic training and research breadth reflect longstanding engagement with foundational and interdisciplinary problems in computing. Education: Ph.D., Computer Engineering, Syracuse University, 1989 M.S., Computer Engineering, Syracuse University, 1985 B.Tech., Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, 1983 Research Research Interests: Computer vision Pattern recognition Image processing Artificial intelligence & computational intelligence Parallel processing Computational biology