Computer Science Faculty

Paul Corazza, Ph.D.

Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics
B.A., Maharishi International University
M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University

Dr. Corazza’s research interests are logic, set theory, category theory, large cardinals, sets of reals, and the lambda calculus. His research associated with teaching and the software industry are in the areas of algorithm analysis, rules engines, and software engineering.

Dr. Corazza has worked as a contractor for Google and e-Trade in Silicon Valley, and at several insurance companies in the United States, with 15 years experience as a Java engineer. More

Ralph Bunker, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.S., M.S., University of Rhode Island
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Dr. Bunker has taught Computer Science for over 20 years at Maharishi University of Management, George Washington University, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He has significant experience in private industry, as well. More

Clyde Ruby, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.A., Pepperdine University
M.A., M.S., Maharishi International University
Ph.D., Iowa State University

Clyde Ruby's research interests include programming language semantics (especially for object-oriented languages), programming methodology, specification (Larch/C++, Java Modeling Language [JML]), and verification. More

Najeeb Najeeb, M.S.

Instructor of Computer Science
B.Sc., University of Baghdad
M.S., Maharishi University of Management

Peter Just, M.S.

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Technische Fachhochschule, Berlin
M.S., Maharishi International University

Peter Just has over 13 years of professional experience in designing and developing software systems in the telecommunication industry, human resources applications, as well as computer graphics and systems programming. More

Ali Arsanjani, Ph.D.

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Management
B.A., M.S., Azad University (Iran)
Ph.D., DeMontefort University (U.K.)

“In addition to my faculty position, I am a software architect for IBM. I use patterns to build stable yet adaptable software edifices that withstand the test of time and clients (:-).” More

Helmuth Trefftz, Ph.D.

Visiting Associate Professor of Computer Science

B.S. Computer Science, EAFIT University

M.S., Maharishi University of Management

Ph.D., Rutgers University

Dr. Trefftz has extensive experience in the software development industry. He is currently Chairman of the Computer Science Department and Head of the Virtual Reality research lab at EAFIT University in Colombia. At MUM he teaches computer graphics and advanced programming languages courses.

Steve Nolle, M.S.

Associate Chairman and Assistant Professor of Computer Science

B.A., University of Missouri

M.S., University of Kansas

Steve Nolle has 29 years of experience in developing high-speed data communications networks, broadband cable technology, intelligent networks, and computer telephony platforms. Most recently he has been doing software design, architecture, and development in the broadband cable area. He worked for 20 years at Bell Laboratories including 15 years as a Technical Manager where he managed multiple development groups completing all phases of the software development life cycle. He holds one US Patent and has 2 provisional US Patents currently filed and in process in the broadband cable area.

Michael Zijlstra, M.S.

Instructor of Computer Science

B.S., Maharishi University of Management

M.S., Maharishi University of Management

Michael Zijlstra has worked as a Corporate Trainer in OO analysis and design, and was the Software Architect for several successful enterprise applications. His current interests include domain modeling with OO persistence, and alternatives to relational databases such as NoSQL. 

Rene de Jong, M.S.

Adjunct Professor of Computer Science

M.S., Maharishi University of Management

My interest is in the field of software architecture and design, enterprise Java technologies and requirements engineering. In addition to my faculty position, I am an independent consultant. I like to teach professional training courses and to help and advise on projects with their software development practices and activities.