Stephen Turner

Affiliated Researcher | Vice Provost for Academic Strategy and Effectiveness & Professor of Computer Science
Stephen Turner

Biography

Stephen Turner received his B.S. in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics from Western Michigan University in 1987, followed by an M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Michigan State University. He is currently a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Michigan-Flint and leads a research cluster broadly focused on sustainability. His research interests include intelligent transportation systems, blockchain, software-defined networking, the Internet of Things, smart cities, and next-generation digital learning environments.

Professional Interests

Teaching

Computer Networks, System Administration, Simulation/Modeling, Parallel and Distributed Systems, Operating Systems, Problem Solving and Programming

Research

Intelligent Transportation Systems, Blockchain, Software-Defined Networking, Internet of Things, Smart Cities, Learning Infrastructures, Next Generation Digital Learning Environments

Service

Sustainability, Graduate Education, Accreditation, Curricular Pathways, General Education, Enrollment Management

Education

  • Ph.D., Computer Science — Michigan State University, 1995
  • M.S., Computer Science — Michigan State University, 1989
  • B.S., Applied Mathematics and Computer Science — Western Michigan University, 1987

Appointments

  • Vice Provost for Assessment and Accreditation — 2025, University of Michigan-Flint
  • Professor of Computer Science — 2023–present, University of Michigan-Flint
  • Associate Professor of Computer Science — 2006–2023, University of Michigan-Flint
  • Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate Programs — 2017–2021, University of Michigan-Flint
  • Assistant Professor of Computer Science — 2000–2006, University of Michigan-Flint

Selected Publications

  • S. Uludag, S. W. Turner, T. Judd, G. LaBelle (2026) “Minimum Viable Assessment: A Faculty-Centered Framework for Sustainable Program Assessment”
  • S. W. Turner, T. Judd, S. Uludag (2024) “Experience Implementing an Automated Assessment System for Accreditation” — IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE) 2024
  • S. W. Turner, M. Karakus, E. Guler, S. Uludag (2023) “A Promising Integration of SDN and Blockchain for IoT Networks: A Survey” — IEEE Access, 11, 29800–29822
  • S. W. Turner, T. Judd, A. Moore, S. Uludag (2023) “A Framework for an Automated Assessment System” — International Symposium on Accreditation of Engineering and Computing Education (ICACIT 2023)
  • S. W. Turner, S. Uludag (2016) “Towards Smart Cities: Interaction and Synergy of the Smart Grid and Intelligent Transportation Systems” — Book Chapter, CRC Press
  • S. W. Turner, S. Uludag (2016) “Intelligent Transportation as the Key Enabler of Smart Cities” — NOMS 2016
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Honors & Awards

  • ACE Fellow — 2015, The American Council on Education
  • Distinguished Service Award — 2014, University of Michigan-Flint
  • Meritorious Paper Award — 2011, ACM Special Interest Group on Information Technology Education

Research Grants & Funding

  • Submitted for Review
    Resilience Outreach and Optimizing Technology to Strengthen the Community (ROOTS)
    Strategic Initiative Fund, Jun 2026–Jun 2030 ($498,345) · Co-PI Stephen Turner
  • Funded — In Progress
    Data Buddies 2013 & Data Buddies 2012
    National Science Foundation · PI Stephen Turner

Contact

  • swturner@umich.edu
  • 810-762-5723
  • Vice Provost for Assessment & Accreditation — 239 Thompson Library