About the Department of Computer and Information Science
Explore the dynamic world of computing, data, and innovation in the Department of Computer and Information Science at Ole Miss.
Discover a Welcoming Community and Cutting-Edge Innovation in Computer Science
The faculty and staff of the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Mississippi are glad you have taken the time to visit our site. We have exciting and innovative courses taught by dedicated and experienced faculty members that understand the positive impact computer science has in the world around us.
Our faculty have a wide range of research interests that cover a broad spectrum of topics: bioinformatics, cybersecurity, data science, machine learning, virtual reality, and many more. Their research projects are often inter-disciplinary, applying computer science to solve the complex problems encountered in the biological sciences and engineering fields.
The computer science student body includes students from all across Mississippi, the United States, and beyond. Whether you are looking to join a study group, professional society, team club, or simply a new group of friends, you will find our student body is warm and engaging.
Message from the Chair
Welcome to the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Mississippi! We offer exciting and innovative undergraduate and graduate programs on the beautiful campus of the University of Mississippi in historic Oxford, Mississippi. Surrounded by beautiful tree-lined horizons and nestled in a valley in North Mississippi, we are breaking new ground in computer science education and research.
We have added new faculty members to our solid base of experienced faculty. We have also developed new courses on important topics such as web programming, mobile application development, immersive media, information visualization, system security and network security.
In recent years, we’ve expanded the BSCS program to include two specialized undergraduate emphases—Computer Security and Data Science—designed to equip students with the skills needed in today’s fast-evolving tech landscape.
Again, welcome to the department, and we look forward to seeing you around campus!
Yixin Chen
Chair and Professor of Computer and Information Science
Computer and Information Science Faculty
Yixin Chen
- Chair and Professor of Computer and Information Science
Chris Burger
- Instructional Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science
Joey Carlisle
- Lecturer in Computer & Information Science
Dave Harrison
- Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science
Timothy Holston
- Instructional Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science and Assistant Chair
Byung (BJ) Jang
- Professor of Computer and Information Science
Charles Walter
- Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science
Feng Wang
- Associate Professor of Computer & Information Science
Hong Xiao
- Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science
Hui Xiong
- Lecturer in Computer & Information Science
Our Mission Statement
The Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Mississippi seeks to provide high-quality programs of instruction, research, and service and to refine them continuously to meet the evolving needs of its students and society.
- enable its undergraduate students to master the fundamental principles of computing and to develop the skills needed to solve practical problems using contemporary computer-based technologies and practices;
- empower its graduate students to understand advanced concepts, develop new technologies and methods, and expand the base of fundamental knowledge;
- cultivate a community of professionals that encourages scholarship and facilitates both applied and theoretical research;
- serve its constituents in government, industry, and the public as a resource on state-of-the-art computing science and information technology.
Our Community
A Place That Ever Calls
Located 70 miles from Memphis and surrounded by the natural beauty of Northern Mississippi, Oxford boasts thriving music, art, and literary scenes along with great restaurants. UM's athletics provide many opportunities to watch and participate in sports—and one of the world's best tailgating parties.
With everything Oxford has to offer, it's no wonder USA Today named Oxford as one of the Top Six College Towns in the Nation.
Come see why.