Branford Price Millar Award for Faculty Excellence David Maier, Ph.D. DAVID MAIER is Maseeh Professor of Emerging Technologies in the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science. He has served Portland State University for ten years. His nomination materials, including letters from colleagues around the world, speak highly to the abilities and values recognized by this award. Professor Maier’s research, teaching, and service are thought to have been essential to the development of both the theory and practice of databases. Professor Maier is praised with high regard as a globally renowned scholar and widely admired colleague whose research spans both theory and systems with great success. He is well known in the database community for his wide range of productive interactions with scientists outside the database community. Quoting one colleague, “he has a gift for speaking with scientists, understanding what the real issues are that they are facing, formulating the problem in precise terms, and coming up with novel solutions that not only help scientists in their own domains, but make a contribution to computer science.” His scientific breadth and depth make him a valuable member in many interdisciplinary research teams and projects. Professor Maier’s instruction is highly praised by students and colleagues alike. They note his curiosity, quick insight, creativity, enthusiasm, and ability to explain complex information with ease. Along with his intellectual talents, they find him personable, and a supportive and respectful adviser. With regard to service, his contributions inside and outside the University are many. Professor Maier is in great demand because of his expertise, and he is willing to give of his time for the benefit of both the academic and professional community. The Millar Award is given annually to a faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, instruction, university service, and public service; and whose performance in the area of scholarship and research is judged to be exceptional—values recognized by the late Branford P. Millar, a distinguished president of the University. 10
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