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Dr. Michael Totaro worked in industry as a programmer, database developer, and network administrator from 1982 until 1989. He joined the university in August of 1989 and became a faculty member in August 1996. He has been with the School of Computing and Informatics since its creation in Fall 2011, and has served previously as program coordinator for the undergraduate program in Informatics.

He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Informatics, as well as directing masters and doctoral students in their research, masters theses and doctoral dissertations.

Dr. Totaro has authored/co-authored dozens of conference and journal papers since 1996. He received his Ph.D. in computer science in 2007, masters degrees in telecommunications (1999) and business administration (1988), and a B.S. in computer science (1982), all from University of Louisiana at 69´«Ã½. Dr. Totaro has 18-credit hours of completed graduate coursework in the Theology (Dogmatic Theology Concentration) from Holy Apostles College & Seminary.

B.S. Computer Science, 1982
University of Louisiana at 69´«Ã½

Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1988
University of Louisiana at 69´«Ã½

M.S. Telecommunications, 1999
University of Louisiana at 69´«Ã½

Ph.D. Computer Science, 2007

Dr. Totaro's research interests are in:

• Intelligent systems
• AI/machine and deep learning
• Simulation and modeling

Opportunities for Student Research/Collaboration:

Dr. Totaro directs undergraduate research, as well as masters and doctoral graduate research.

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• UL 69´«Ã½ Research Recognition: Academic Year 2021-22, Outstanding Doctoral Student Mentor, Ray P. Authement College of Sciences
• UL 69´«Ã½ Foundation Eminent Faculty Award: 2017 Dr. Ray P. Authement Excellence in Teaching Award
• 2017 Ray P. Authement College of Sciences Outstanding Teacher Award
• UL 69´«Ã½ Award for Excellence in Academic Advising, 2018 Academic Year (Received 2017)
• UL 69´«Ã½ Award for Excellence in Academic Advising, 2017 Academic Year (Received 2018)
• UL 69´«Ã½ Award for Excellence in Academic Advising, 2015 Academic Year (Received 2016)
• UL 69´«Ã½ Award for Excellence in Academic Advising, 2012 Academic Year (Received 2013)
• UL 69´«Ã½ Award for Excellence in Academic Advising, 2011 Academic Year (Received 2012)
• UL 69´«Ã½ Award for Excellence in Academic Advising, 2007 Academic Year (Received 2008)
• The Times of Acadiana, Best UL Professor, 2008
• John T. & Sandra B. Landry Award for Teaching Excellence (Received 2007)
• UL 69´«Ã½ Award for Excellence in Academic Advising, 2006 Academic Year (Received 2007)
• UL 69´«Ã½ Award for Excellence in Academic Advising, 2005 Academic Year (Received 2006)
• B. I. Moody III College of Business Administration Advising Award (Received 2005)
• John T. & Sandra B. Landry Award for Teaching Excellence (Received 2003)