Dr. Jeffrey Campbell is a computer and information systems research professional with in-depth experience in human-computer interaction research. In particular, he has expertise in designing computer systems that help people work together more effectively. He takes a multi-disciplinary approach to systems design and development, benefiting from experience in both business and academia. His research is practical with an eye towards providing real benefits, a trait developed while a manager for a large international systems consulting firm and in running his own consulting practice.

Particular accomplishments include receiving a $283,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to run an undergraduate research program, serving on the conference committee for a major human-computer interaction conference, and developing numerous research prototypes and tools. This included an award winning system based on information retrieval theory.

Most recently he has drawn on his undergraduate science majors to design systems to support ecological research. He is excited about combining his database design skills with solid user interface design and effective information visualization techniques to address science-based needs. His current affiliation with the Center for Urban Environmental Research and Education reflects these interests. His consulting practice uses state of the art information systems research results to support environmental applications.

He serves on the Scientific Advisory Committee for Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary which is part of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve System - Maryland. He is a participant in the Patapsco/Back River Tributary Strategy Team and was appointed to the local Watershed Advisory Committee. He is one of the top 50 most active volunteers in the country for Frogwatch USA He is a member of the Aquarium Conservation Team at the National Aquarium in Baltimore and several other groups which perform various restoration and clean up projects in the Chesapeake Bay area.  He has recently been chosen to be the chair of the Maryland Water Monitoring Council's Data Management Committee.

His resume is available in PDF format.

News

(5/2/09) Jeff is interviewed about mentoring students involved in environmental stewardship in the National Aquarium In Baltimore's members magazine, Watermarks. The article which appears on page 15 of the Spring 2009 issue is available here courtesy of the National Aquarium.. 

(4/29/09) Jeff appeared in two segments of the Maryland Public Television Bay Week Volunteer-A-Thon on April 26 that highlighted the work of several organizations. Jeff was in the background of the National Aquarium segment and appeared more frequently in the Jug Bay segment. There were sound bites from several of the UMBC Students for Environmental Awareness members who were at Jug Bay that day. Jeff is their advisor.

(1/31/09) New web site for his consulting practice using state of the art information systems for environmental applications

(1/25/09) He has been selected to appear on NOAA's estuaries.gov web site in the "Meet an Expert" section. Click here to see his information 

Revised: May 22, 2009 
Copyright 2004-2009, Jeffrey D. Campbell