Dr. Tom Way

Catalog bio

THOMAS P. WAY, 2002; B.A., 1984, University of Maryland; M.S., 1997, Ph.D., 2002, University of Delaware.  Assistant Professor, Computing Sciences. High Performance Computing, Compilers, Nanocomputers, Entertainment Technology.

Brief conference bio

Tom Way earned his Ph.D. from the University of Delaware, and is currently an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Villanova University. Prior to pursuing graduate studies, he worked in television and film production in Los Angeles. His research interests include compiler optimization, nanocomputer architecture, parallel algorithms and entertainment technology.

Publication bio

Tom Way is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Villanova University. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Delaware in the area of compiler optimization for high-performance computing. His M.S. research, also done at Delaware, led to the development of a system for automatically converting images into tactile graphics to provide blind people with access to visual information.

Dr. Way's research interests expand beyond compiler optimization into such diverse areas as distributed and parallel computing, human-computer interaction, nanotechnology and nanocomputers, and the convergence of the technology and entertainment industries, a field currently dubbed "Entertainment Technology."

Prior to pursuing his graduate studies, Dr. Way worked in the television and film industry in Hollywood for 10 years. His professional endeavors now include a position on the board of directors for a software and Internet services company, freelance software engineering and web site consulting, and Director of Research of the successful science satire web site DHMO.org. He is an accomplished professional magician, writer and marathon runner.

Dr. Way lives in Newark, Delaware with his wife Laura and their three children, Emma, Mellie and Ned, their two cats Harriet and Theo, in a soon to be carbon-neutral home.

Excruciatingly long bio (in which I curse)

Because of  the rugged content of this bio, it is not included here on the page with my stuffy, academia-appropriate bios. This is a "snapshot in time" bio, and as such, it is not that current. For instance, I no longer despise Delaware. My loathing (unadulterated loathing) is now reserved for the chowderheads at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. But all seriousness aside, you may only read it by clicking on this link. Warning: if you require an apology for the occasional use of a "French" word (as in "pardon my French"), don't read it. On the other hand, if you're looking for a decent primer on "French" syntax and usage, you'd do better at any construction site.