Dr. J Palacios

Assistant Professor

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Biography

J Marcos Palacios is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin. With 9 years of experience as an educator at various universities in Texas and 25 years in the software industry, he has a rich background in software design, development, testing, metrics, defect management, software process engineering, and project management processes. His teaching philosophy is grounded in a passion for student engagement and a commitment to educational excellence. He earned his bachelor's degree in computer science from Universidad de las Américas and went on to obtain both a master's degree and PhD in computer science from Texas Tech University. His academic contributions include a doctoral dissertation on Evolution Expert Systems and co-authoring works related to categorization in human-machine interaction. He is also a Certified Software Quality Engineer, recognized by the American Society for Quality.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.