# J. Ross Beveridge > Ph.D. University of Massachusetts Amherst 1993 **Wikidata**: [Q102304966](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q102304966) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/j-ross-beveridge ## Summary J. Ross Beveridge is an American computer scientist and university professor. He earned his Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1993 and has been a faculty member at Colorado State University since 1992, where he teaches and conducts research in computer science. ## Biography - **Born:** 14 November 1957 - **Nationality:** United States (American) - **Education:** - Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst (1993) – doctoral advisor: Edward M. Riseman - Studies at University of California, San Diego (dates not specified) - **Known for:** Research and teaching in computer science, mentorship of graduate students, and contributions to scholarly literature. - **Employer(s):** Colorado State University (faculty, start 1992) - **Field(s):** Computer science, academic instruction ## Contributions Since joining Colorado State University in 1992, J. Ross Beveridge has built a sustained research program in computer science. He completed his doctoral dissertation under the guidance of Edward M. Riseman, a noted figure in the field, and subsequently authored numerous peer‑reviewed papers, as recorded in DBLP (author ID 97/1091) and IEEE Xplore (author ID 38557013500). His curriculum vitae (May 2021) lists a comprehensive bibliography, conference presentations, and collaborative projects that have advanced topics within computer science curricula and research. Beveridge’s mentorship has produced graduate theses that continue to be cited in the literature, and his work is reflected in the Mathematics Genealogy Project (ID 105373). Through his website (https://www.cs.colostate.edu/~ross/), he disseminates lecture materials, research pre‑prints, and open‑source code, supporting both students and the broader scholarly community. His scholarly output and teaching have contributed to the development of computer‑science programs at Colorado State and have influenced a generation of computer scientists. ## FAQs ### Q: What is J. Ross Beveridge’s primary academic role? A: He is a university teacher and computer scientist at Colorado State University, where he has been on faculty since 1992. ### Q: Who supervised Beveridge’s doctoral research? A: His doctoral advisor was Edward M. Riseman, a prominent American computer scientist. ### Q: Does Beveridge have a publicly available list of his publications? A: Yes; his curriculum vitae (May 2021) and his personal website provide a complete bibliography of his research papers and conference contributions. ## Why They Matter J. Ross Beveridge’s career bridges foundational research and higher‑education instruction in computer science. By publishing extensively and mentoring graduate students, he has helped shape contemporary curricula and research directions at Colorado State University and beyond. His collaborations, documented through DBLP and IEEE Xplore, have contributed to the dissemination of computer‑science knowledge, while his open‑access teaching materials foster broader learning. The lineage traced through his doctoral advisor, Edward M. Riseman, situates Beveridge within a distinguished academic genealogy that continues to influence the field. Without his sustained contributions, both the scholarly output of his students and the development of computer‑science programs at his institution would be less robust. ## Notable For - Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (1993). - Long‑standing faculty appointment at Colorado State University (since 1992). - Doctoral mentorship under Edward M. Riseman. - Author identifiers in major scholarly databases: DBLP (97/1091) and IEEE Xplore (38557013500). - Marriage to fellow computer scientist Adele Howe. ## Body ### Early Life and Education - Born on 14 November 1957 in the United States. - Completed graduate studies at the University of California, San Diego (specific degree not listed). - Earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1993; dissertation supervised by Edward M. Riseman. ### Academic Career at Colorado State University - Joined Colorado State University’s Department of Computer Science in 1992 as a faculty member. - Holds the title of university teacher and conducts research in computer science. - Maintains a personal academic webpage (https://www.cs.colostate.edu/~ross/) that hosts course materials, research publications, and a downloadable curriculum vitae (May 2021). ### Research and Publications - Authored numerous peer‑reviewed articles indexed in DBLP and IEEE Xplore. - Research topics span core areas of computer science, reflected in his extensive bibliography. - Contributions are cited in the Mathematics Genealogy Project (ID 105373), confirming his role in supervising graduate research. ### Professional Service and Recognition - Recognized through standard scholarly identifiers: Library of Congress Authority ID (n00014767) and IEEE Xplore author ID (38557013500). - Engaged in academic service through conference reviews, committee participation, and mentorship of students. ### Personal Life - Married to Adele Howe, herself a noted computer scientist. - Continues to reside in the United States, contributing to the academic community through teaching, research, and open dissemination of knowledge. ## References 1. [Source](https://source.colostate.edu/memory-adele-howe/) 2. Mathematics Genealogy Project 3. [Source](https://www.cs.colostate.edu/~ross/biography/vitaBeveridgeMay2021.pdf) 4. Library of Congress Name Authority File