Rate My Professor Michael Weeks

Michael Weeks is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Neuroscience program at Georgia State University in the College of Arts and Sciences, a position he has held since April 2005 following his promotion with tenure. He previously served as Assistant Professor in the same department from August 1999 to April 2005. Prior to joining Georgia State University, Weeks was a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from August 1998 to May 1999. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 1998, an M.S. in Computer Engineering from the same institution in 1996, an M.Eng. in Engineering Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Louisville Speed School in 1994, and a B.E.S. in Engineering Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Louisville Speed School in 1993. Weeks received the Louisiana Board of Regents Fellowship in 1995 and was recognized at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Honors Convocation in 1996.

Weeks' research specializations include digital signal processing with a focus on the discrete wavelet transform, embedded systems, bioinformatics, gaming, artificial intelligence such as neural evolution, and computer science education. He has authored key books including Programming Fundamentals Using MATLAB (Mercury Learning & Information, 2020), Digital Signal Processing Using MATLAB and Wavelets, Second Edition (Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2010), Digital Signal Processing Using MATLAB and Wavelets (Infinity Science Press, 2007), and Introduction to MATLAB and Simulink, Third Edition (Infinity Science Press, 2007). Notable publications encompass Learning Reimagined: Integrating a Visual Novel with a Learning Management System (Computing Conference 2026, accepted), Disaster Escape: Utilizing GOAP in a Simulated Fire (ComComAp 2025), Analysis of the Computational Complexity of Backpropagation and Neuroevolution (Computing Conference 2024), Assessing the Flow State in a Classic Video Game through Simulation (IEEE SoutheastCon 2024), and Procedural Dungeon Generation for a 2D Top-down Game (ACM Southeast Conference 2022). He has earned the Instructional Innovation Award from Georgia State University in 2003, Senior Member status in IEEE in 2004, and the ACM Distinguished Student Award in 1994. Weeks serves on the department Executive Committee since 2017, chaired the Curriculum Committee from 2006 to 2013, and has been ACM Chapter Advisor since 2002.