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College of Technology

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

Applied Research

applied research

Faculty Research and Areas of Expertise

West Lafayette Faculty

Dr. Richard H. Barnett
Professor and ECET Associate Department Head

  • Design and application of embedded processor systems
  • Project development/management

Professor Glenn R. Blackwell
Associate Professor

  • Surface Mount Technology
  • Electronics Manufacturing
  • Concurrent Engineering/DFM/DFT (Design for Manufacturing / Design for Test)
  • Medical Instrumentation

Dr. John P. Denton

Associate Professor

  • Nanotechnology
  • Electronic materials
  • Electronic communications
  • Analog Electronics


Professor William E. DeWitt
Professor

  • Electrical Power Distribution Systems
  • Forensic Engineering

Dr. Jeffrey J. Evans
Assistant Professor

  • Adaptive Computing Systems
  • Embedded Systems and Sensor Networks
  • High Performance and Parallel Computing

  • Computer Architecture

  • Data Communications

Professor Theodore E. Fahlsing

Assistant Professor

  • Instructional Methods
  • Analog Electronics

Professor Robert J. Herrick
Robert A. Hoffer Distinguished Professor of EET and ECET Department Head

  • Navigational Aid & Communication Systems
  • Electronic Switching Systems
  • Analog Circuits and Electronics
  • The Art and Technology of Teaching - workshops

Professor J. Michael Jacob
George W. MacNelly Professor of Technology

  • Audio electronics
  • Analog electronic Circuit design
  • The Art and Technology of Teaching

Dr. N. Athula Kulatunga 
Associate Professor

  • Energy Management
  • Process Controls
  • Building Controls
  • Motor Controllers
  • Analog Electronics
  • Alternative Energy Systems

Professor Gregory L. Moss
Professor

  • Digital Systems
  • ASICs

Professor Anthony J. A. Oxtoby
Associate Professor

  • Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
  • Instrumentation and Transducers

Professor Jefferey J. Richardson
Assistant Professor

  • Design and Application of Embedded Microcontroller Systems
  • Design and Application of Virtual Microcontroller Laboratories

Dr. Thomas L. Robertson

Associate Professor

  • Data Acquisition, sensors, and highway/road testing 
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Automotive Electronics

Dr. Timothy L. Skvarenina
Professor

  • Electrical machines & transformers (applications; modeling; analysis)
  • Power systems analysis (Power flow; Fault analysis - balanced & unbalanced)
  • Modeling of power systems & power electronics
  • Relay controls & motor starter circuits
  • Variable frequency AC drives

 

To find out more on how to become involved in a sponsored project, contact Professor Robert J. Herrick, ECET department head, or contact Dr. Melissa Dark, assistant dean for planning and research