Dr. Eric Torng, Associate Chair for Research and Faculty Development, interviews new CSE faculty member, Dr. Borzoo Bonakdarpour. Borzoo got his masters and doctoral degrees from MSU and returns to MSU after working in Europe, Canada, and at Iowa State University. Borzoo talks about a new NSF project, his research program in general, and working with Turing award winner Joseph Sifakis. Borzoo also compares and contrasts research in Europe, Canada, and the US. You can also learn about Borzoo's hidden musical talent and what instrument he is now picking up.