Dr. William Arthur

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Biography

William "Bill" Arthur is a Lecturer IV in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan. He teaches courses such as EECS 183: Elementary Programming Concepts and has experience in various teaching roles over several semesters. His research interests encompass topics such as computer security, computer architecture, compilers, system security, network security, hardware/software co-design, software engineering testing, and engineering education. Arthur has presented his research in multiple international symposiums, where he has collaborated with colleagues on significant topics in computer security and optimization. In addition to his teaching duties, he has previously worked in the automotive manufacturing sector with Ford Motor Company and has academic experience as a visiting faculty member at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology in Ethiopia. His contributions to academia and industry highlight his dedication to both education and advancing the field of electrical engineering and computer science.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer IV

2015-09-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching various computer science and engineering courses, focusing on foundational programming and computer organization.

Visiting Faculty

2015-01-01 — 2015-07-01

Addis Ababa Institute of Technology • Ethiopia

Taught courses related to computer engineering and provided insights into fault-tolerant computing.

Automotive Manufacturing Roles

2005-06-01 — 2010-05-01

Ford Motor Company • Detroit, MI

Involved in production processes and engineering applications within the automotive sector.

Courses

EECS 183: Elementary Programming Concepts EECS 370: Introduction Computer Organization ECEG 66514: Fault-Tolerant Computing

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science