Summary
Peter Chapin is a Professor and seasoned computer scientist with over three decades teaching and 11 years of documented professional experience focused on embedded systems, sensor networks, and spacecraft flight software. He brings deep hands-on expertise in Ada/SPARK, C/C++, and Scala, backed by a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Vermont and earlier electrical engineering degrees. Based in Williston, Vermont, he has a long-standing role at Vermont Technical College where he blends research-grade rigor with practical engineering education. His work bridges hardware and software domains—applying formal methods and safe language practices to real-time and safety-critical systems. Colleagues value his ability to translate complex academic research into robust, deployable solutions for embedded and aerospace applications.
11 years of coding experience
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science at University of Vermont
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Western New England University
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign