Department of Computer Science
Dr. Valerie Merrill
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Faculty profile
About Dr. Valerie Merrill
Valerie Merrill teaches Software Engineering and Architecture along with Object-Oriented Programming & Data Structures. Her research centers on automated test generation, mutation analysis, and symbolic execution for locating regressions in legacy codebases. She completed her doctorate at Kellbrook College and directs student industry capstone projects with regional technology partners.
Dr. Valerie Merrill is a member of the Department of Computer Science in the School of Engineering & Computing.
Areas of expertise
- Automated software testing
- Fault localization techniques
- Mutation testing analysis
- Symbolic code execution
Contact
- Office
- Ashby Hall 245
- Building
- Ashby Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
Dr. Valerie Merrill isn't teaching in Fall 2026. Email to arrange a meeting.
2026–27
Teaching
Dr. Valerie Merrill 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.