CV
Bill Mongan
Summary
Currently employed at Ursinus College. Professor, Author, Machine Learning Researcher, Educational Consultant, and Scholar of Teaching and Learning; Host: digitalsignature.fm
Education
- Ph.D in Electrical and Computer Engineering2018Drexel University
- M.S. in Computer Science2008Drexel University
- M.S. in Science of Instruction2008Drexel University
- B.S. in Computer Science2005Drexel University
- Technical Writer and Research Assistant2001Drexel University ACIN Program and Drexel University
Publications
- Towards a Reference Model for Intelligent Agent Systems2006Proceedings of the International Conference of Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems (AAMAS)Proceedings of the International Conference of Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems (AAMAS)
- A Reference Model for Agent-Based Command and Control Systems2006Proceedings of the 25th Army Science ConferenceProceedings of the 25th Army Science Conference
- Dynamic Analysis of Agent Frameworks in Support of a Multiagent Systems Reference Model2007IADIS Proceedings of the International Conference Intelligent Systems and Agents (ISA)IADIS Proceedings of the International Conference Intelligent Systems and Agents (ISA)
- A Service-Based Web Portal for Integrated Reverse Engineering and Program Comprehension2008
- A Cyber-Infrastructure for Supporting K-12 Engineering Education through Robotics2008The Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) Education TrackThe Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) Education Track
- Computer Aided Instruction as a Vehicle for Problem Solving: Scratch Programming Environment in the Middle Years Classroom2008Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) K-12 TrackProceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) K-12 Track
- Re-engineering a Reverse Engineering Portal to a Distributed SOA2008IEEE Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Program Comprehension (ICPC)IEEE Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Program Comprehension (ICPC)
- Development and Specification of a Reference Model for Agent-Based Systems2009IEEE Transactions on Systems Man and CyberneticsIEEE Transactions on Systems Man and Cybernetics, Part C (Applications and Reviews)
- Developing an Agent Systems Reference Architecture2010the Proceedings of the 11th International Workshop on Agent Oriented Software Engineeringthe Proceedings of the 11th International Workshop on Agent Oriented Software Engineering
- A Methodology for Developing an Agent Systems Reference Architecture2010
- Development and Specification of a Reference Architecture for Agent-Based Systems2013IEEE Transactions on Human Machine SystemsIEEE Transactions on Human Machine Systems
- Wireless Heart and Respiration Monitoring for Infants through Passive RFID Tags2016IEEE International Conference on Biomedical and Health Informatics (BHI)IEEE International Conference on Biomedical and Health Informatics (BHI)
- A Multi-Disciplinary Framework for Continuous Biomedical Monitoring Using Low-Power Passive RFID-based Wireless Wearable Sensors2016Proceedings of the IEEE Smart Systems WorkshopProceedings of the IEEE Smart Systems Workshop
- Real-Time Detection of Apnea via Signal Processing of Time-Series Properties of RFID-Based Smart Garments2016IEEE Signal Processing in Medicine and Biology (SPMB)IEEE Signal Processing in Medicine and Biology (SPMB)
- On the Use of Knitted Antennas and Inductively Coupled RFID Tags for Wearable Applications2016IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Circuits and SystemsIEEE Transactions on Biomedical Circuits and Systems
- On the Use of Radio Frequency Identification for Continuous Biomedical Monitoring2017ACM/IEEE International Conference on Internet-of-Things Design and Implementation (IoTDI)ACM/IEEE International Conference on Internet-of-Things Design and Implementation (IoTDI)
- On Implementing an Unconventional Infant Vital Signs Monitor with Passive RFID Tags2017
- Data Fusion of Single-Tag RFID Measurements for Respiratory Rate Monitoring2017IEEE Signal Processing in Medicine and Biology (SPMB)IEEE Signal Processing in Medicine and Biology (SPMB)
- Predictive Analytics on Real-Time Biofeedback for Actionable Classification of Activity State2018
- Activity Segmentation Using Wearable Sensors for DVT/PE Risk Detection2019The First IEEE International Workshop on Integrated Smart Healthcare (WISH 2019) at IEEE COMPSACThe First IEEE International Workshop on Integrated Smart Healthcare (WISH 2019) at IEEE COMPSAC
- An Adaptive Search Algorithm for Detecting Respiratory Artifacts Using a Wireless Passive Wearable Device2019IEEE Signal Processing in Medicine and BiologyIEEE Signal Processing in Medicine and Biology
- Ensemble Learning Approach via Kalman Filtering for a Passive Wearable Respiratory Monitor2019IEEE Transactions on Biomedical and Health InformaticsIEEE Transactions on Biomedical and Health Informatics
- Fusion Learning on Multiple-Tag RFID Measurements for Respiratory Rate Monitoring2020IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering (BIBE)IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering (BIBE)
- Passive RFID-based Diaper Moisture Sensor2020
- Channel Emulation for the Characterization of Wearable RFID Antennas2021IEEE Wireless and Microwave Technology Conference (WAMICON)IEEE Wireless and Microwave Technology Conference (WAMICON)
- UHF RFID Channel Emulation Testbed for Wireless IoT Systems2021
- An Adaptively Parameterized Algorithm Estimating Respiratory Rate from a Passive Wearable RFID Smart Garment2021IEEE Conference on Computers, Software, and Applications (COMPSAC)IEEE Conference on Computers, Software, and Applications (COMPSAC)
- Wearable Smart Garment Devices for Passive Biomedical Monitoring2021Biomedical Signal Processing: Innovation and ApplicationsBiomedical Signal Processing: Innovation and Applications
- Energy-Effcient Respiratory Anomaly Detection in Premature Newborn Infants2022MDPI Electronics Journal - Neuromorphic Sensing and Computing SystemsMDPI Electronics Journal - Neuromorphic Sensing and Computing Systems
- Passive UHF RFID-based Real-Time Intravenous Fluid Level Sensor2023
Presentations
- REportal: A Web-Based Reverse Engineering Portal2003REportal: A Web-Based Reverse Engineering Portal. Drexel University Research DayPhiladelphia, PA
- GK-12: Engineering as a Contextual Vehicle for Science and Mathematics Education Poster2007GK-12: Engineering as a Contextual Vehicle for Science and Mathematics Education Poster. NSF GK-12 Annual Meeting, Washington DC and Drexel Research (RISC) DayWashington, DC and Philadelphia, PA
- Dynamic Analysis of Agent Frameworks in Support of a Multiagent Systems Reference Model2007IADIS Proceedings of the International Conference Intelligent Systems and Agents (ISA)Lisbon, Portugal
- A Service-Based Web Portal for Integrated Reverse Engineering and Program Comprehension2008Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
- Re-engineering a Reverse Engineering Portal to a Distributed SOA2008IEEE Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Program Comprehension (ICPC)Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Circuit Design with Breadboards, Microcontrollers, and FPGAs2008Circuit Design with Breadboards, Microcontrollers, and FPGAs. Drexel University Math and Computer Science (MCS) Society Talk.Philadelphia, PA
- Computer Organization Workshop2008Computer Organization Workshop. The Pennsylvania Governors Schools of Excellence: Information, Society and Technology.Philadelphia, PA
- Certification and standards for computing education in Pennsylvania2009Certification and standards for computing education in Pennsylvania. Invited Panelist with Dougherty, J.P., Griffin, J., Pirmann, T., and Powell, R. Panel presentation submitted to The Twenty-fifth Annual Consortium for Computing Science in Colleges (CCSC) Eastern Conference, Villanova UniversityRadnor, PA
- How the PC Starts its Day: From Boot Code to Boot Viruses2009How the PC Starts its Day: From Boot Code to Boot Viruses. Drexel University Math and Computer Science (MCS) Society Talk.Philadelphia, PA
- Version Control Systems2010Version Control Systems. Drexel University Math and Computer Science (MCS) Society Talk.Philadelphia, PA
- Networking Applications, Protocols, and Cryptography with Java2011Networking Applications, Protocols, and Cryptography with Java. Google CS4HS Workshop at the University of Pennsylvania.Philadelphia, PA
- Mobile Application Development with Web Services2012Mobile Application Development with Web Services. Google CS4HS Workshop at the University of Pennsylvania.Philadelphia, PA
- Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities2012Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities. Drexel University Math and Computer Science (MCS) Society Talk.Philadelphia, PA
- Networking Applications, Protocols, and Cryptography2012Networking Applications, Protocols, and Cryptography. Computing Tapestry Workshop at the University of Pennsylvania.Philadelphia, PA
- An Integrated Introduction to Network Protocols and Cryptography to High School Students2012An Integrated Introduction to Network Protocols and Cryptography to High School Students. Poster Presentation at ACM SIGCSERaleigh, NC
- Internet Protocols and Cryptography2013Internet Protocols and Cryptography. Reboot Renew REThink Workshop at Drexel University.Philadelphia, PA
- A Software Framework for Monitoring and Performing Analytics on Real Time Medical Device Data2014A Software Framework for Monitoring and Performing Analytics on Real Time Medical Device Data. American Society for Engineering Education Poster with Rachel M. Goeken, Kapil Dandekar, Timothy Kurzweg, Genevieve Dion, and Adam K. Fontecchio.Swarthmore, PA
- Learning Real-World Skills while Majoring in Computer Science2014Learning Real-World Skills while Majoring in Computer Science. GETT: Girls Exploring Tomorrows Technology with Jeff Popyack, Suzanne Hanbicki, and Hannah Pinkos.King of Prussia, PA
- What Is/Are CS Principles? Philadelphia Science Festival with Jeff Popyack and Omar Ali, School District of Philadelphia2014What Is/Are CS Principles? Philadelphia Science Festival with Jeff Popyack and Omar Ali, School District of Philadelphia.Philadelphia, PA
- Big Data, Big Deal; Welcome to the Twitterverse2014Big Data, Big Deal; Welcome to the Twitterverse. Reboot, REThink, Refresh with Jeff Popyack.Philadelphia, PA
- Maternity Smart Fabric Bellyband to Monitor Uterine Activity and Assess Fetal Well-Being2014Maternity Smart Fabric Bellyband to Monitor Uterine Activity and Assess Fetal Well-Being. Wearable Technology in Healthcare Society (WATCH) Conference with Kapil Dandekar, Genevieve Dion, Adam Fontecchio, Timothy Kurzweg, and Owen Montgomery, MD.Indianapolis, IN
- Big Data is Everywhere: Bridging Computing Disciplines and Society2014Big Data is Everywhere: Bridging Computing Disciplines and Society. Webinar for Drexel University with Jeff Popyack.Philadelphia, PA
- Marconi: The Master of Wireless2014Marconi: The Master of Wireless. Bellyband Demonstration at Drexel University.Philadelphia, PA
- Wearable Smart Textiles Based on Programmable and Automated Knitting Technology for Biomedical and Sensor Actuation Applications2015Wearable Smart Textiles Based on Programmable and Automated Knitting Technology for Biomedical and Sensor Actuation Applications. BIO International Convention with Kapil R. Dandekar, Genevieve Dion, Adam Fontecchio, Tim Kurzweg, Owen Montgomery, V.K. Narayan.Philadelphia, PA
- Statistical Analytics of Wearable Passive RFID-based Biomedical Textile Monitors for Real-Time State Classification2015Statistical Analytics of Wearable Passive RFID-based Biomedical Textile Monitors for Real-Time State Classification. IEEE Signal Processing in Medicine and Biology (SPMB) Symposium Poster with Kapil Dandekar, Genevieve Dion, Tim Kurzweg, and Adam Fontecchio.Philadelphia, PA
- Feedback at Scale - Automatically Generated Feedback for CS Student Work: Best Practices2015Feedback at Scale - Automatically Generated Feedback for CS Student Work: Best Practices. SIGCSE Birds-of-a-Feather Session with Bruce W. Char, Jeffrey L. Popyack, and Jeremy Johnson.Kansas City, MO
- Raspberry HadooPI: A Low-Cost, Hands-On Laboratory in Big Data and Analytics2015Raspberry HadooPI: A Low-Cost, Hands-On Laboratory in Big Data and Analytics. SIGCSE 2015 Poster with Ken Fox and Jeffrey L. Popyack. Kansas City, MO. Also presented at Drexel University Research Day 2015Kansas City, MO and Philadelphia, PA
- A Panel Discussion on Computer Science Education2016A Panel Discussion on Computer Science Education. Computer Science Teachers Association Fall Symposium.Radnor, PA
- Using BigData for Learning about a Slice of Parallel Computation in Several Courses2016Using BigData for Learning about a Slice of Parallel Computation in Several Courses. NSF/TCPP Workshop on Parallel and Distributed Computing Education (EduPar-16) Poster with Bruce Char and Jeffrey Popyack.Chicago, IL
- Pixels, Post-Its and CS Principles2016Pixels, Post-Its and CS Principles. SIGCSE Poster with Jeffrey L. Popyack.Memphis, TN
- A Multi-Disciplinary Framework for Continuous Biomedical Monitoring Using Low-Power Passive RFID-based Wireless Wearable Sensors2016Proceedings of the IEEE Smart Systems WorkshopSt. Louis, MO
- Real-Time Detection of Apnea via Signal Processing of Time-Series Properties of RFID-Based Smart Garments2016IEEE Signal Processing in Medicine and Biology (SPMB)Philadelphia, PA
- Wearable Technology Advances Health for Mothers and Babies2016Wearable Technology Advances Health for Mothers and Babies. Yale Tech Summit presentation with Owen Montgomery. New Haven, CT. Also presented to Teva in Frazer, PANew Haven, CT and Frazer, PA
- Integrating Active Learning in the STEM Classroom (Inaugural Event)2017Integrating Active Learning in the STEM Classroom (Inaugural Event). Pedagogical Readiness Oversight for Future Educators in STEM Subjects (PROFESS) at Drexel University.Philadelphia, PA
- On the Use of Radio Frequency Identification for Continuous Biomedical Monitoring2017ACM/IEEE International Conference on Internet-of-Things Design and Implementation (IoTDI)Pittsburgh, PA
- National Council of Women in Information Technology (NCWIT), Invited Faculty2017National Council of Women in Information Technology (NCWIT), Invited Faculty.Tuscon, AZ
- Data Fusion of Single-Tag RFID Measurements for Respiratory Rate Monitoring2017IEEE Signal Processing in Medicine and Biology (SPMB)Philadelphia, PA
- Predictive Analytics on Real-Time Biofeedback for Actionable Classification of Activity State2018Drexel University
- Contextualizing Principles of Computer Science2018Contextualizing Principles of Computer Science. CASTLE Pedagogical Happy Hour. Philadelphia, PA. CASTLE Summit at Drexel University. Faculty Panelist.Philadelphia, PA
- Post-It Pandemonium: Teaching Image Representation and Compression with an "Unplugged" Activity2018Post-It Pandemonium: Teaching Image Representation and Compression with an "Unplugged" Activity. CS4Philly Workshop Activity with Jeffrey L. Popyack.Philadelphia, PA
- A Wearable Biomedical Monitoring System Enabled by the Internet-of-Things2018A Wearable Biomedical Monitoring System Enabled by the Internet-of-Things. NSF Connections in Smart Health (CSH) Workshop with Kapil R. Dandekar, Genevieve Dion, Adam Fontecchio, Timothy Kurzweg.Charlottesville, VA
- MapReduce Parallelism across the Curriculum: an Interim Report2018MapReduce Parallelism across the Curriculum: an Interim Report. 8th NSF/TCPP Workshop on Parallel and Distributed Computing Education (EduPar-18) with Bruce Char and Jeffrey Popyack.Vancouver, BC, Canada
- REThink CS @ Drexel: Bridging Connections in Philadelphia with a Research Experiences for Teachers Site.2019NSF EEC Grantees Conference with Jeffrey L. PopyackWashington, DC
- Post-It Pandemonium: Teaching Image Representation and Compression with an Unplugged Activity2019Post-It Pandemonium: Teaching Image Representation and Compression with an Unplugged Activity. ACM SIGCSE Nifty Assignment with Jeffrey L. Popyack.Minneapolis, MN
- Using GitHub Classroom2020Using GitHub Classroom at the CSTA Spring SymposiumPhiladelphia, PA
- Teaching AP Computer Science A2020AP Computer Science Workshop for the Delaware Department of EducationNewark, DE
- Grades 7-12 CS4All Bootcamp2020Computer Science Bootcamp for Teachers in Grades 7-12 at Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PATTAN) Computer Science for All Summit under a PASmart grant from the Pennsylvania Department of EducationHarrisburg, PA
- Energy Effcient Detection of Respiratory Anomaly using Spiking Neural Networks2021IBM-IEEE AI Compute Symposium (AICS) 2021Philadelphia, PA
- Using Replit in the Classroom2021Using Replit in the Classroom at the CSTA Spring SymposiumPhiladelphia, PA
- Expanding Pathways and Access to the Computing Workforce from K-202022Moderator at Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PATTAN) Remake Learning Days Monthly Meetup under a PASmart grant from the Pennsylvania Department of EducationHarrisburg, PA
- CS4AllPA Summit Panel2022Computing Pathways for K-12 Students Panel at Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PATTAN) Computer Science for All Summit under a PASmart grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, June 22-23, 2022Harrisburg, PA
- Introducing Computing Concepts through Multidisciplinary No-Code and Low-Code Platforms2022Lunch and Learn Booth at the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PATTAN) Computer Science for All Summit under a PASmart grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, June 22-23, 2022Harrisburg, PA
- Equitable CS Education for Broader Workforce Preparation through Design Thinking2022Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PATTAN) Computer Science for All Summit under a PASmart grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, June 22-23, 2022Harrisburg, PA
Teaching
- 2005-2006 Courses Taught2005Drexel University Department of Computer ScienceRole: Course
- 2006-2007 Courses Taught2006Drexel University Department of Computer ScienceRole: Course
- 2007-2008 Courses Taught2007Drexel University Department of Computer ScienceRole: Course
- 2008-2009 Courses Taught2008Drexel University Department of Computer ScienceRole: Course
- 2009-2010 Courses Taught2009Drexel University Department of Computer ScienceRole: Course
- 2010-2011 Courses Taught2010Drexel University Department of Computer ScienceRole: Course
- 2011-2012 Courses Taught2011Drexel University Department of Computer ScienceRole: Course
- 2012-2013 Courses Taught2012Drexel University Department of Computer ScienceRole: Course
- 2013-2014 Courses Taught2013Drexel University Department of Computer ScienceRole: Course
- 2014-2015 Courses Taught2014Drexel University Department of Computer ScienceRole: Course
- 2015-2016 Courses Taught2015Drexel University Department of Computer ScienceRole: Course
- 2016-2017 Courses Taught2016Drexel University Department of Computer ScienceRole: Course
- 2017-2018 Courses Taught2017Drexel University Department of Computer ScienceRole: Course
- 2018-2019 Courses Taught2018Drexel University Department of Computer ScienceRole: Course
- 2019-2020 Courses Taught2020Syracuse University Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Part-Time Instructor)Role: Course
- 2011-2012 Courses Taught2012University of Pennsylvania Department of Computer and Information Science (Visiting)Role: Course
- 2012-2013 Courses Taught2013University of Pennsylvania Department of Computer and Information Science (Visiting)Role: Course
- 2020-2021 Courses Taught2020Ursinus College Department of Mathematics and Computer ScienceRole: Course
- 2021-2022 Courses Taught2021Ursinus College Department of Mathematics and Computer ScienceRole: Course
- 2022-2023 Courses Taught2022Ursinus College Department of Mathematics and Computer ScienceRole: Course
- 2023-2024 Courses Taught2023Ursinus College Department of Mathematics and Computer ScienceRole: Course
- 2024-2025 Courses Taught2024Ursinus College Department of Mathematics and Computer ScienceRole: Course
Portfolio
- Agent Systems Reference Model (ASRM)
- Computing Career Pathways
- Education Research and Engagement
- Software Engineering Research
- Passive Wearable Smart Garment Devices