Chair

Pedram Mohseni
Creates next-generation, integrated instruments for neural engineering and point-of-care (POC) health diagnostics
Faculty
Alexis E. Block

M. Cenk Cavusoglu
Develops next-generation medical robotic systems for surgery and image-guided interventions

Vira Chankong
Develops rapid learning and optimization methods for intensity modulated radiation therapy, and develops new paradigm for combinatorial optimization

Zonghe Chua
I develop intelligent robotic teleoperator systems that integrate human- and robot-facing multimodal sensor information to deliver enhanced human-robot system performance through augmented multisensory operator feedback.

Michael Fu
Develops virtual environments and neural interfaces to improve human health after neurological injury

Mario Garcia-Sanz
Bridges the gap between advanced control theory and energy, industrial and space applications

Evren Gurkan Cavusoglu
Develops dynamical models of biological systems to help improve treatment of complex diseases

Hossein Lavasani
Electronics and Micro/Nano systems systems

Greg Lee
Develops robotic systems systems

Pan Li
Investigates big data computing and analytics, security and privacy, and their applications in complex systems and networks

Wei Lin
Researches nonlinear control, time-delay systems, adaptive control, stochastic stability/control with applications to renewable energy, power systems and smart grid.

Kenneth Loparo
Develop real-time data analytics and control algorithms for industrial, energy and physiological systems

Steve Majerus
Focusing on sensor medicine: using bio-sensors to refine treatment and restore lost function.

Behnam Malakooti
Designs & develops models for industrial, operations, production/manufacturing systems, asymmetric risk analysis & predictions, decision making/behaviour types, artificial neural networks, interactive models, and multiple objective optimization.

Pedram Mohseni
Creates next-generation, integrated instruments for neural engineering and point-of-care (POC) health diagnostics

Chris Papachristou
Designs and develops hardware and software for embedded systems and IoT devices

Daniel Saab
Models and simulates digital systems, and verifies integrated circuit designs

Sree Sreenath
I will continue to work in the Complex Systems Biology area with a thrust on Mammalian Cancer Biology.

Chris Zorman
Develops materials and processing techniques for microsystems, especially for challenging applications
Research Faculty

Mahdi Bayat

Soumyajit Mandal
Researches integrated circuits and systems, sensor physics, biomedical and bio-inspired electronics, measurement and instrumentation
Emeritus Faculty

Marc Buchner
Applies computer gaming technology and digital signal processing, especially VR and AR, to problem-solving in fields including psychology, nursing and medicine

Kenneth Loparo
Develop real-time data analytics and control algorithms for industrial, energy and physiological systems

Frank Merat

Wyatt Newman
Designs intelligent robots, machines and software for diverse applications

Michael Rabinovich
Investigates solutions to improve Internet performance, scalability and security
Administrative Staff

Brooke Berger
Brooke, under the general direction of the Student Affairs Specialist, serves as an advocate for the students within the departments of Computer & Data Sciences (CDS) and Electrical, Computer & Systems Engineering (ECSE) by providing general administrative assistance to contribute to a positive student experience.

Angela Estok
Angie serves as the financial and administrative manager for her assigned portfolio of research grants and contracts over both pre-award and post-award cycles within the departments of Computer & Data Sciences (CDS) and Electrical, Computer & Systems Engineering (ECSE). This follows the full lifecycle of grants from the time of proposal submission through agency funding period, project performance period, and final project closeout.

Christine Hale
Christine serves as an advocate for the students within the department, providing assistance with general inquiries and leading engagement functions to contribute to a positive student experience.

Cynthia Hatcher
Cynthia provides support for the multiple internal and external associations and relationships between the chairs of the Computer & Data Sciences (CDS) and Electrical, Computer & Systems Engineering (ECSE) departments and other entities. This includes the dean’s office of the engineering school, the academic and administrative units of the university, the students, the faculty, and others.

Lavanya Kalahasti
Lavanya serves as the research purchaser for the Computer & Data Sciences (CDS) and Electrical, Computer & Systems Engineering (ECSE) departments, providing assistance with the daily purchasing operations. She also handles reimbursements and payment requests for the research portfolio.

Laura Kuhar
Laura works directly with the chair, faculty and staff in the preparation and submission of appointment forms and visa applications for the Computer & Data Sciences and Electrical, Computer & Systems Engineering Departments. She collaborates closely with outside departments including HR Engineering, HR Immigration, and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Engagement. She further manages the faculty search process and assists with general administrative department responsibilities.

Maria Vokic
Maria serves as the financial and administrative manager for her assigned portfolio of research grants and contracts over both pre-award and post-award cycles within the departments of Computer & Data Sciences (CDS) and Electrical, Computer & Systems Engineering (ECSE). This follows the full lifecycle of grants from the time of proposal submission through agency funding period, project performance period, and final project closeout.