Department of Computer Science
Dr. Edward Ferrara
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Faculty profile
About Dr. Edward Ferrara
Edward Ferrara teaches Computer Architecture and Assembly Language along with Senior Software Design Project II. His research investigates model-based engineering, timing analysis for automotive microcontrollers, and formal safety verification for autonomous vehicular control software. He earned his doctorate from Castellan College and has received federal grants for embedded systems reliability research.
Dr. Edward Ferrara is a member of the Department of Computer Science in the School of Engineering & Computing.
Areas of expertise
- Cyber-physical systems safety
- Embedded timing analysis
- Automotive software verification
- Real-time microcontroller architecture
Contact
- Office
- Ashby Hall 255
- Building
- Ashby Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
Dr. Edward Ferrara isn't teaching in Fall 2026. Email to arrange a meeting.
2026–27
Teaching
Dr. Edward Ferrara has no undergraduate teaching assignment in the 2026–27 catalog. For the department's courses, see the Department of Computer Science.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.