Robert Patro
About Robert Patro
Robert Patro is the CTO and Co-Founder of Ocean Genomics, Inc. and an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland.
Current Role at Ocean Genomics, Inc.
Robert Patro serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Co-Founder of Ocean Genomics, Inc. He has been in this role since 2019. In his position, he is responsible for overseeing the technological direction of the company and driving innovation in genomic technologies.
Academic Background and Education
Robert Patro studied at the University of Maryland, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from 2004 to 2006. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a PhD in Computer Science between 2006 and 2012. This extensive academic background laid the foundation for his career in technology and academia.
Professional Experience at University of Maryland
Robert Patro has held multiple positions at the University of Maryland. He worked as an Assistant Professor from 2019 to 2020. Following this role, he became an Associate Professor, starting in 2020. His work at the university focuses on advancing research and education in computer science.
Previous Role at Stony Brook University
Before his tenure at the University of Maryland, Robert Patro was an Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University from 2014 to 2019. During this five-year period, he contributed to the academic community through teaching and research in computer science.