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James Haralambides, Ph.D.

Professor of Computer Science

James Haralambides, Ph.D.
James Haralambides, Ph.D. Professor of Computer Science

Education

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Texas - Dallas, USA, 1991
  • MS in Computer Science, University of Texas - Dallas, USA, 1989
  • BS in Computer Engineering and Informatics, University of Patras - Greece, 1985

Biography

Joined Barry University: August 1991

Courses

  • CS-211 Computer Programming I
  • CS-212 Computer Programming II
  • CS-231 Computer Science I
  • CS-232 Computer Science II
  • CS-311 Assembly Language
  • CS-331 Data Structures and Algorithms
  • CS-332 Computer Hardware Organization
  • CS-333 Data Analytics
  • CS-341 Interactive Multimedia Systems
  • CS-372 Software Engineering
  • CS-412 Embedded Multimedia Systems
  • CS-413 Operating Systems
  • CS-414 Computer Architecture
  • CS-426 Databases
  • CS-431 Concepts of Programming Languages
  • CS-437 Computer Graphics
  • CS-440 Data Communications
  • CS-471 Computer Networks
  • CS-478 Applied Cryptography
  • CS-487 Seminar

Research

Dr. Haralambides’ research interests are in the areas of Embedded Design, VLSI Design, and Applied Graph Theory.

Embedded Design and Programmable Logic

2009-2011: “Collaborative Research: An Integrative Course and Laboratory Research Experience: Embedded Multimedia Applications on FPGAs”, (National Science Foundation). $47,753.

VLSI Design and FPGAS 

2004: “Multi-level 3-Dimensional Placement and Routing”, Visiting Research Faculty Program”, Air Force Research Laboratories/Information Directorate, Rome, NY. $11,600.

2003: “3-Dimensional Switchbox Routing”, Summer Faculty Fellowship Program, National Research Council, The National Academies, Air Force Research Laboratories/Information Directorate, Rome, NY. $11,600.

Undergraduate STEM Research

  • “A race and gender data analysis of imbalances as evidenced in the U.S. Labor Force”, with student Abrihana Rivera, 14th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, Florida, April 8, 2022, and 9th Annual LSSF South Florida STEM Undergraduate Research Symposium, Florida International University, Florida, April 23, 2022.

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    “Virtual College Map – A Service Based Assistant”, with students Roger Osorio and Luis Perez, 14th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, Florida, April 8, 2022, and 9th Annual LSSF South Florida STEM Undergraduate Research Symposium, Florida International University, Florida, April 23, 2022.

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    “Cryptanalysis For Transposition Techniques”, with students Anahi Jimenez and Jorge Vera, 14th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, Florida, April 8, 2022, and 9th Annual LSSF South Florida STEM Undergraduate Research Symposium, Florida International University, Florida, April 23, 2022.

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    “Design considerations for a basic CPU-RAM configuration using a hardwired control unit”, with students Luis Perez and Abrihana Rivera, 14th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, Florida, April 8, 2022.

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    “Virtual personal trainer”, with students Kevin Valladares and Alejandro Perez, 13th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, Florida, April 9, 2021, and 8th Annual LSSF South Florida STEM Undergraduate Research Symposium, Florida International University, Florida, April 10, 2021.

    “A data analytic investigation on demographically segmented visitors' behaviors on a website’s subsection of academic programs”, with students Jessica Garcia and Franziska-Marie Ahrend, 13th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, Florida, April 9, 2021, and 8th Annual LSSF South Florida STEM Undergraduate Research Symposium, Florida International University, Florida, April 10, 2021.

    “Embedded Image Steganography”, with student Kyle Lothian, 11th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, Florida, April 5, 2019, and 2019 LSSF STEM Undergraduate Research Symposium, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, April 6, 2019.

    “Automatic Academic Scheduling Application”, with student Jose Gomez, 11th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, Florida, April 5, 2019.

    “An Automated Schedule Planner”, with student Matthew Chiarella, 11th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, Florida, April 5, 2019.

    “An Automated Advisor Assistant”, with students Kyle Lothian and Ricardo Gomez, 10th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, April 6, 2018, and 2018 STEM Undergraduate Research Symposium, Florida International University, Miami, FL, March 24, 2018.

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    “A mobile university locator and guide”, with student Jose Gomez, 10th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, April 6, 2018, and 2018 STEM Undergraduate Research Symposium, Florida International University, Miami, FL, March 24, 2018.

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    “A Mobile Degree-Audit System”, with students Julian Dasilva and Roland Schiller, 9th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, April 12, 2017, and 2017 LSSF STEM Undergraduate Research Symposium, Palm Beach State College – Gardens Campus, FL, April 1, 2017.

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    “Multimedia Campus Locator”, with students Jose Gomez, Alfonso Logrono, and Oliver Bautista, 9th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, April 12, 2017, and 2017 LSSF STEM Undergraduate Research Symposium, Palm Beach State College – Gardens Campus, FL, April 1, 2017.

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    “Using the Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm to Enhance Blood Vessels in Retinal Images”, with students Julian Dasilva and Luis Khawly, 8th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, March 23, 2016, and 2016 LSSF STEM Undergraduate Research Symposium, Broward Community College North Campus, Coconut Creek, FL, April 2, 2016.

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    “Automated music composition using random segments in the Arabic maqam system”, with students Julian Dasilva and Luis Khawly, 8th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, March 23, 2016.

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    “Plotting for Simple Indefinite Integrals and Composite Functions”, with students Alfonso Logrono, Jose Gomez, and Roland Schiller, 8th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, March 23, 2016.

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    “Embedded Music Composition”, with students Julian Dasilva and Luis Khawly, 7th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, April 16, 2015.

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    “Power consumption comparisons for cryptographic algorithms using symmetric encryption and primality tests for mobile devices”, with students Lukas Bijaminas and Hugo Torres, 7th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, April 16, 2015.

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    “Enhancing Blood Vessels in Retinal Images using Gaussian Filters”, with students Aarti Ragoonath and Lukas Bijaminas, 2015 LSSF STEM Undergraduate Research Symposium, Indian River State College, Port Saint Lucie, FL, April 4, 2015.

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    “Embedded Image Steganography”, (with Lukas Bijaminas), 2014 LSSF STEM Undergraduate Research Symposium, Florida International University, Miami, FL, and 6th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, 2014.

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    “Function and Partial Derivative Plotter”, (with Aarti Ragoonath, Hussain Allehyani), 2014 LSSF STEM Undergraduate Research Symposium, Florida International University, Miami, FL, and 6th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, 2014.

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    “An Automated Registration System”, (with Ryshawn Butler, Wadner Joseph, Alexis Yohe), 5th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, 2013.

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    “Function Plotter”, (with Aarti Ragoonath, Charles Thompson), 5th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, 2013.

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    “American Sign Language Pattern Recognition: An Embedded Design Approach”, (with Wadner Joseph), 4th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, 2012.

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    “Dynamic Image Spherization using Programmable Logic”, (with Hugo Torres, Reynaldo Pino), 4th STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, 2012.

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    “Embedded Image Processing: Edge Detection on FPGAs”, (with Orin Harris, Islande Belizaire, Wadner Joseph), 3rd STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, 2011.

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    “Embedded Sound Processing: Implementing the Echo Effect”, 3rd STEM Annual Symposium, (with Denist Oscar, Valendie Aliz, Daniel Brescia), Barry University, FL, 2011.

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    “Embedded System Design: Synthesizing Music Using Programmable Logic”, (with George Burri, Khalil Martin), 3rd STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, 2011.

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    “UML Design for an Automated Registration System”, (with Denist Oscar, Valendie Alix, Islande Belizaire), 3rd STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, 2011.

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    “Smart Home: The future of living”, (with Danny Levons, Stephen Vickers-Griffiths), 2nd STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, 2010.

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    “Using FPGAs to Provide Faster Digitally Enhanced Images in Order to Demonstrate a More Efficient Way to Process Images When Compared to Using Software”, (with Darnell Henry, Jonathan Fineout), 2nd STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, 2010.

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    “The role of Embedded Systems in the Modern Automobile”, (with George Burri, Khalil Martin), 2nd STEM Annual Symposium, Barry University, FL, 2010.

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    “Placement and Multi-Level Routing of Three-Dimensional Field Programmable Gate Arrays”, (with Nicholas Tsoi-A-Sue), MARC U*STAR Program, Barry University, 2010.

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Selected Publications

J. Haralambides, L. Bijaminas. “Reducing DDR Latency for Embedded Image Steganography”, International Conference on Embedded Systems and Applications, ESA’14, Las Vegas, NV, pp. 27 – 31, 2014.

D. Charalampidis, J. Haralambides. “A multilevel, multidimensional undergraduate course and lab experience on embedded multimedia systems”, Proceedings of the 43rd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, SIGCSE 2012, Raleigh, NC, USA, pp. 631 – 636, February 29 – March 3, 2012.

J. Haralambides. “On Multi­level 3-Dimensional Place­ment and Routing”, WSEAS Transactions on Information Science & Applications, Volume 3, No. 10, pp. 1940 – 1946, October 2006.

D. Bhatia, J. Haralambides. “Bounds and Practical Layouts for Field Programmable Interconnection Chips”, IEEE Transactions on VLSI Systems, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. 346 – 355, 2000.

J. Haralambides, F. Makedon. “Approximation Algorithms for the Bandwidth Minimization Problem for a Large Class of Trees” (with F. Makedon), Theory of Computing Systems, Vol. 30, pp. 67 – 90, 1997.

M. Formann, T. Hagerup, J. Haralambides, M. Kaufmann, F.T. Leighton, A. Simvonis, E. Welzl and G. Woeginger. “Drawing Graphs in the Plane with High Resolution”, SIAM Journal on Computing, Vol. 22, No. 5, pp. 1035 – 1052, 1993.

Service

A selection of service activities:

  • Senator, Faculty Senate, 2016-2019.
  • Co-chair of the Faculty Senate Communications and Technology Committee, 2016-2019.
  • Judge for the South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair (SFRSEF), STEM Expo, Miami, FL, 2015, 2016.
  • Member of the Faculty Welfare Committee, Barry University, 2009-16.
  • Member of the General Education/Distribution Requirements Curriculum Committee, Barry University, 2004-6.
  • Member of the Ethics Committee, Barry University, 2002-3 and 2003 – 4.
  • Silver Knights Awards Judge for the years 1996-1999.

Professional Affiliations 

  • IEEE (Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers) member since 1986.
  • Chamber of Engineers of Greece member since 1985.
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