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James Hook

Computer Science Education Inclusive Computer Science Teaching Secondary Computer Science Curriculum Development Post-secondary Computer Science Pedagogy
Portland State University Department of Computer Science

About

James Hook, Ph.D., is a Professor of Computer Science in the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science at Portland State University, where he also serves as the Associate Dean for International Partnerships. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Cornell University and a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Washington. Dr. Hook’s academic work spans areas in computer science education and research, and he has played a key role in building capacity for effective and inclusive computer science teaching at the secondary and post-secondary levels, including collaborations across academic institutions in Oregon. He joined Portland State University in 2004 and has been actively involved in departmental leadership, curriculum development, and scholarly activities that support both students and faculty in the computing disciplines.

Research Performance Summary

68
Total Papers
1020
Total Citations
17
H-Index
1984-2024
Active Research Span

First Recorded Paper

Understanding Russell a first attempt

Year: 1984

Citations: 18

Venue: International Symposium on Semantics of Data Types

Latest Recorded Paper

Inclusive approaches for measuring demographics of underrepresented populations in STEM and biomedical research training programs

Year: 2024

Citations: 4

Venue: Journal of STEM outreach 7 (2), 10.15695/jstem/v7i2. 10

Last 10 Years Publication Activity

This timeline shows the professor's yearly publication activity.

2024
1
2021
1
2020
2
2017
1
2014
1
2009
2
2008
1
2006
2
2005
2
2004
2
2003
5

Publication Venues and Collaboration

Journal, Conference, and Book Publication Breakdown

Conference 20
Journal 2
Book 5

Top Coauthors

Hook Sheard Xia

Research Impact by Period

2020-2024

Period Stats
Papers 4
Citations 57
Avg. Citations / Paper 14.2
H-Index 3

2015-2019

Period Stats
Papers 1
Citations 0
Avg. Citations / Paper 0
H-Index 0

2010-2014

Period Stats
Papers 1
Citations 0
Avg. Citations / Paper 0
H-Index 0

2005-2009

Period Stats
Papers 7
Citations 65
Avg. Citations / Paper 9.3
H-Index 3

2000-2004

Period Stats
Papers 14
Citations 82
Avg. Citations / Paper 5.9
H-Index 5

1995-1999

Period Stats
Papers 20
Citations 449
Avg. Citations / Paper 22.4
H-Index 7

1990-1994

Period Stats
Papers 15
Citations 302
Avg. Citations / Paper 20.1
H-Index 7

1985-1989

Period Stats
Papers 5
Citations 47
Avg. Citations / Paper 9.4
H-Index 3

1980-1984

Period Stats
Papers 1
Citations 18
Avg. Citations / Paper 18
H-Index 1

Contact and Professional Links

Contact Information

james.hook@pdx.edu

Detected Research Keywords

Software Design Reliability Design Reliability Reuse Message Specification Language Abstraction Carrying Code Reliability Reuse Proof Reuse Proof Concept Specification Language Msl Static Single Assignment Explicitly Parallel Programs Substitution Formal Methods