Rate My Professor Michael Weeks

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.