Anatoly Temkin
Assistant Professor Emeritus, Computer Science
Dr. Temkin teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in discrete mathematics, computer language theory, cryptography, algorithms, and computer information systems. In 2004, he received the Metcalf Award for Excellence in Teaching. His research interests include information security and curriculum design.
Scholarly Works
Publications
Burstein, L., A. Temkin, and T. Zlateva. “Teaching an Advanced Computer Science Course Using Graphical Wacom Tablets and Echo/360 Recording Technology.” Proc. Boston University Instructional Innovation Conference (Boston, Mass., March 25, 2011).
Temkin, A., Hylkema, M., and Scheffler, P. “Putting It All Together: Theory and Practice in Courses on Cryptography.” Proc. 14th Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education (Baltimore, Md., June 7–9, 2010).
Zlateva, T., Saito, M., Kalathur, S., Schudy, R., Temkin, A., and Chitkushev, L. “A Unified Approach for Designing, Developing, and Evaluating Online Curricula.” Proc. 6th Annual International Conference on Computer Science and Education in Computer Science (Fulda, Germany, June 2010).
Presentations/Lectures
“Enhancing Education with Technology: Study Groups in Online Classes.” Boston University Instructional Innovation Conference, Boston, Mass., March 2, 2012.
“Innovative Instructional Practices in Design, Implementation and Execution of Blended Programs.” Boston University Instructional Innovation Conference, Boston, Mass., March 25, 2011. Co-presented with Burstein, L., Chitkushev, L., Kanabar, V., and Zlateva, T.
“Teaching an Advanced Computer Science Course Using Graphical Wacom Tablets and Echo/360 Recording Technology.” Boston University Instructional Innovation Conference, Boston, Mass., March 25, 2011. Co-presented with Burstein, L., and Zlateva, T.
“Unified Approach for Designing, Developing, and Evaluating Online Curricula.” 6th Annual International Conference on Computer Science and Education in Computer Science, Fulda, Germany, June 26–29, 2010. Co-presented with Chitkushev, L., Kalathur, S., Saito, M., Schudy, R., and Zlateva, T.
“Putting It All Together: Theory and Practice in Courses on Cryptography.” 14th Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education, Baltimore, Md., June 7–9, 2010. Co-presented with Hylkema, M., and Scheffler, P.
Faculty Q&A
What is your area of expertise?
My area of expertise is cryptography.
What courses do you teach at MET?
Over the past decade, I have taught Cryptography (MET CS 789), Advanced Cryptography (MET CS 799), Computer Language Theory (MET CS 662), Introduction to Probability and Statistics (MET CS 546), and Discrete Math (MET CS 248).
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
The most rewarding aspect of my job has always been communicating with faculty and students. The students are my reason for being here and having this job, and my goal is to ensure that they are exposed to an excellent experience, and that, as graduates, they take pride in having received their education with us. We are committed to preparing students for the challenges that are out there when it comes to finding jobs, changing jobs, or moving to better positions within their companies.
What is your vision for the future of the Computer Science department?
As a department, we excel in data analytics, health informatics, security and forensics, database management, mobile development, web languages development, and project management. But our primary areas of strength are always the quality of the people and the courses.
My goal as chair is to ensure that the department continues to flourish. That means strengthening all the programs that we have, developing new courses, updating the curriculum with emerging technologies, and providing a cutting-edge education both on campus and online. That’s what the students are expecting—and our faculty is very responsible and knows very well when it is time to update content or develop new courses.