AuburnUniversity

Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Student Handbook Fall2017-Spring2018

LauraPattillo(lmh0010@auburn.edu)

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Table of Contents

I. Introduction Pg. 3

II. Earning the Graduate Degree Pg. 3

A. Coursework Pg. 3 B. Advisory Committee & Plans of Study Pg. 3

III. Changing from a Master’s program to the PhD Pg. 4

IV. Graduate Program Officer Pg. 4

V. Student Behavior Policies Pg. 4

A. General Policy Pg. 4 B. Handling Problems Pg. 5

VI. Academic Honesty Pg. 5

VII. Course Registration Pg. 6

A. Registration Pg. 6 B. GPA Requirements Pg. 6 C. Academic Standing Pg. 6 D. Incomplete Grades Pg. 6

VIII. Graduation Requirments Pg. 7

IX. Communication Policies Pg. 7

A. Communicating with Faculty Pg. 7 B. Communication with Staff and Colleagues Pg. 7

X. Graduate Assistantships Pg. 7

A. New Hire Paperwork Pg. 8 B. Tuition Waiver Pg. 8 C. Fees and Insurance Pg. 9

XI. E-Portfolio Pg. 9

XII. Travel Reimbursements Pg. 9

XIII. Parking and Access on Saturdays in the Fall Pg. 10

XIV. International Students Pg. 11

A. Graduate Assistantships Pg. 11

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B. New Hire Paperwork Pg. 11 C. Adjusting to Life at Auburn University Pg. 12

Appendices

Academic Calendar Pg. 13

ECE Faculty Pg. 15

ECE Staff Pg. 17

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I. Introduction

You should become familiar with Auburn University’s Graduate School Policies and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering’s Graduate policies. The department policies are outlined in this handbook. The Graduate School policies can be found at http://graduate.auburn.edu/. International students should also become familiar with the policies of the Office of International Programs, which can be found at http://www.auburn.edu/academic/international/. If you have any questions, you can contact the Graduate Program Officer, Dr. John Hung, or assistants, Linda Newton and Laura Pattillo. Please Note: The ECE webpage on the section for Graduate Programs has the most up-to-date information concerning what is required in the graduate curriculums. II. Earning the Graduate Degree

The ECE Department offers three graduate degrees: Masters with a thesis option, Masters with a non-thesis option, and the PhD. A. Coursework

Masters students looking to obtain the thesis option degree must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework, including 4 to 6 semester hours of work toward research and the thesis. Upon completion of the thesis, student must pass an oral examination on the thesis. The non-thesis option requires 33 semester hours of coursework. At least 18 of those semester hours must be ECE courses. Both masters programs must include at least one course in three of the major ECE research areas and no more than 3 credit hours of independent study. The PhD program requires a minimum of 60 semester hours of coursework beyond the bachelor’s level. This includes at least 10 hours of research and dissertation. A minor of 9 semester hours of coursework outside of the major study area is required. This can be done within or outside of ECE. Before graduation, PhD students will defend their dissertations. Please Note: PhD students will also take a written qualifying exam soon after beginning the program. The qualifying exam must be taken by the end of the second semester of study. The exam is offered once in the fall and once in the spring. The exam covers fundamental undergraduate material in ECE. Additional exams are also given throughout the program. B. Advisory Committees & Plans of Study

Students pursuing either a thesis or dissertation degree should select an advisory committee. Master degree committees consist of at least three members of the faculty, and doctoral degrees committees consist of at least four members. Non-thesis students should select a

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major professor, who is responsible for advising the student in developing a plan of study. Advisory committees develop and approve the student’s plan of study. For all students, the plan of study is submitted and revised as needing using DegreeWorks. The plan of study must be filed with the Graduate School at least one term prior to term graduation term. III. Changing from a Master’s program to the PhD

For those students showing potential, it is possible to switch to the PhD curriculum before finishing the master’s degree. After obtaining permission from your advisor, you can start the process. The first thing you will need to do is to email Laura Pattillo (lmh0010@auburn.edu) an unofficial Auburn University transcript and a new statement of purpose. Then, have at least two professors email Ms. Pattillo a letter of recommendation. After receiving permission to change to the PhD curriculum, please see Ms. Pattillo to obtain a curriculum change form. Once you sign it, she will get the rest of the needed signatures and send it to the Graduate School. IV. Graduate Program Officer

The Graduate Program Officer (GPO) oversees the graduate program. GPO: Dr. John Hung Office: Broun 227 (afternoons) E-mail:hungjoh@auburn.edu V. Student Behavior Policies

A. General Policy As a student, you should adhere to the University’s Code of Student Conduct. This code is designed to protect you when you believe that your rights have been violated. You should become familiar with this policy as well as the policies outlined in the Student Policy eHandbook. The Office of Student Conduct (OSC) administers the AU Code of Student Discipline. Students will abide by the University’s policy regarding harassment. As defined by university policy, “Harassment in academic settings and in the employment arena where students are involved is defined as: Conduct (physical, verbal, graphic, written, or electronic) that is (1) unwelcome; (2) discriminatory on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability; (3) directed at an individual or group in one of the protected classes outlined in this policy; and (4) so severe or pervasive and objectively

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offensive that it unreasonably interferes with the victim’s ability to participate in or to realize the intended benefits of an institutional activity, opportunity, or resource, unreasonably interferes with the victim’s work or living environment, or deprives the victim of some other protected right.” University policy also states that “Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and is prohibited by federal regulation. Sexual harassment in academic settings and in the employment area where students are involved is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, graphic, or physical conduct of a sexual nature when (1) submission to such conduct may be explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of a student’s academic success or employment, (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct may be used as the basis for employment or academic decisions affecting the student and the student’s total educational and/or work experience, or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with a student’s employment or academic performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational environment that is severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive.” B. Handling Problems When interacting with students, peers, faculty, and other university personnel, you should be respectful of them as you would expect them to be respectful of you. Please note that all students and university personnel must adhere to University policies including the policies that pertain to harassment. If you have problems interacting with a student, colleague, faculty member, or other university personnel or you feel that your rights have been violated, you should contact the GPO or the Department Head, Dr. R. Mark Nelms, immediately, follow the directions as given in the Code of Student Discipline, and contact the Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity in 317 James Foy Hall, or call (334) 844-4794 between 7:45 am and 4:45 pm Monday through Friday. If you feel that your safety is threatened, you should contact law enforcement immediately. Dial 911, on your phone, explain the emergency, and give your location. It is important to be proactive. Any questions or concerns that you may have regarding the appropriateness of your own or another’s behavior should be directed toward the GPO or the Department Head immediately. VI. Academic Honesty

Academic honesty goes beyond acts of plagiarism. It includes issues of misrepresentation of work, authorship, fabrication of research, allowing others to submit your work as their own, submitting the same paper to two separate assignments (self-plagiarism), etc. Please review the AU student handbook concerning policies on academic honesty. Be familiar with your rights and the penalties for academic misconduct.

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VII. Course Registration and Grade Policies

A. Registration About midway through the Fall and Spring Semesters, the Office of the Registrar will issue you a time ticket for registration. As a graduate student, you will receive priority registration over undergraduates. You will be able to see your time ticket in the My Academics tab of Self Service Banner. You will have until the end of registration to complete your registration for the next semester. If registration is ended, you will need to see your advisor about getting registered for class. Students pursuing the MS-non-thesis option must visit the GPO every semester for advising and get their PIN number for registration removed.

B. GPA Requirements In order to receive a graduate degree, a student must earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate courses. No more than 9 hours beyond the student’s Plan of Study are allowed in calculating the cumulative GPA. No grade below C (including unsatisfactory grades for courses taken with the S/U option) is acceptable for credit toward the degree. Each graduate course in which a grade below C is received must be repeated, even if it is not listed on the Plan of Study. Both the original grade and the new grade will be counted in calculating the cumulative GPA. Transferred course credits may not be used in calculating the cumulative GPA. Courses that are retaken will not count against the 9-hour limit beyond the Plan of Study. C. Academic Standing Grades in Auburn University courses approved for graduate credit will be used in calculating the overall GPA. At the end of any semester, if the cumulative GPA falls below a 3.0, the student is placed on academic probation. If the cumulative GPA remains below a 3.0 after the next eleven credit hours of graduate coursework, the student will be placed on academic suspension. (Students who are on academic suspension may not work as graduate assistants.) A student may be readmitted after a remediation plan has been completed. The remediation plan is created by the department and approved by the Dean of the Graduate School. Courses that are taken as part of the remediation plan must be completed within two consecutive terms, and the grades can count toward the student’s degree and cumulative GPA as long the Department Head and the Dean of the Graduate School give approval. After completing the remediation plan, the student must address any academic deficiencies and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. D. Incomplete Grades If a grade of “incomplete” (IN) is given for a course, a memorandum of understanding must first be submitted to the course instructor. Students then have up to six months to complete the coursework. If the coursework is not completed within the six months, the grade becomes an F, and the course will have to be repeated. No student can graduate until all “incomplete” (IN) and “no record” (NR) grades are removed from the transcript. The removal must be

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completed three weeks before graduation, regardless of whether the course is on the Plan of Study.

VIII. Graduation Requirements

All students are required to submit a Plan of Study (DegreeWorks on My Academics Tab in AU Access) to the Graduate School and a graduation application to the Graduate School prior to the semester of expected graduation. You will not graduate if these are not completed before the intended graduation semester. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are meeting all requirements with the Department and Graduate School. Contact the Graduate School regarding their deadlines. The Graduate School publishes checklists that help students maintain progress. Please see the correct checklist by following the links below:

• Masters: http://graduate.auburn.edu/current-students/masters-completion-checklist/ • Doctoral: http://graduate.auburn.edu/current-students/doctoral-completion-checklist/

IX. Communication Policies

A. Communicating with Faculty Most professors will use email to communicate messages to you. Email is the University’s official form of communication. You should check it frequently to stay current on information. It is also good etiquette to respond to professor emails within one business day of receiving the message. B. Communication with Staff and Colleagues You are expected to treat office administration respectfully. Their primary role is to assist faculty, other university personnel, and students. A contact list of faculty and staff is at the end of this handbook. Also, please be respectful of professors in their offices. Professors have posted office hours and can make appointments to see you. Please knock before entering. Please be respectful and knock before entering. X. Graduate Assistantships

The department offers three different types of assistantships: research assistantships (GRA), teaching assistantships (GTA), and graders (GA). Research assistantships are offered by professors. You can apply for teaching assistantships through the graduate assistants section on the department website. Graders are considered as GTA positions.

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A. New Hire Paperwork If you are offered an assistantship, the salary is paid as a regular working position. If you have not worked for Auburn University before, you are considered a new employee and will have to complete new hire paperwork and successfully complete a background check. To complete New Hire Paperwork, please see Laura Pattillo and Linda Newton. Part of the new hire paperwork process includes a background check and completing the I-9 form, both of which are done on-line. It takes about a week to complete the background check, so this needs to be done as soon as you accept the award offer. Once you accept the award offer, Laura Pattillo will email you the instructions for completing the background check. Important Note: If you have been awarded an assistantship and have not worked at Auburn University before, please see Laura Pattillo and Linda Newton at least 2 weeks before the start of class to complete new hire paperwork. Paper processing delays will result in forfeiture of the tuition waiver. The I-9 is a document that is used to verify that you are allowed to work in the United States. It is now done online as well. However, you must bring in original supporting documentation, which is listed below, to Laura Pattillo or Linda Newton. Domestic Students:

• List B (Bring one of the following): Driver’s License, ID Card issued by federal/state/local government entitites, school ID with photograph, Voter’s Registration Card, U.S. Military Card or Draft Record, Military Dependent’s ID Card, US Coast Guard Merchang Mariner Card, Native American Tribal Document, or Driver’s License issued by Canadian Government authority.

• List C (Bring one of the following): Social Security Card, Certification of Birth Abroad (issued by Department of State), Birth Certificate, Native American Tribal Document, or US Citizen ID Card.

B. Tuition Waiver If a graduate student is awarded an assistantship that is at least a .33 FTE appointment, the student will receive a full tuition waiver from the Graduate School. However, the graduate student is still responsible for certain fees and student insurance. Important Note: If you have been awarded an assistantship and have not worked at Auburn University before, please see Laura Pattillo and Linda Newton at least 2 weeks before the start of class to complete new hire paperwork. Paper processing delays will result in forfeiture of the tuition waiver.

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C. Fees and Insurance

All graduate students are charged a Student Services fee. The rate for 2017-2018 is $816, and is charged every semester. However, if the student has a class schedule AND is working as a graduate student the fee is waived and replaced by a $597 Graduate Enrollment Fee. All graduate students are eligible to enroll in the Student Health Insurance provided by United Healthcare. All graduate assistants are automatically enrolled in the insurance program. Graduate assistants can “waive” out of the insurance program. However, if graduate assistants do not “waive” out of the insurance program, they will receive a $450 waiver, both fall and spring, to offset the cost of the insurance. XI. E-Portfolio

Auburn University has initiated a campus-wide project encouraging students to create personal websites that do the following:

• Communicate and showcase skills, experiences, and learning • Contain diverse artifacts-documents and media • Contextualize those artifacts for potential employers, graduate schools, etc.

The aim of the E-portfolio is to show the learning that occurs and the growth of the student. All ECE graduate students are encouraged to start their E-portfolio development in the first year of study. E-portfolios that are developed by ECE doctoral students may satisfy the Graduate School annual progress report requirement. One example of an ECE doctoral student E-portfolio can be found at http://ead0012.wixsite.com/elizabethdevore. The E-Portfolio Program is housed in the RBD Library in the Office of University Writing. Students can contact the program at 844-7475 for more information. Information about the program can be found at the Office of University Writing. Students can also make an appointment with the Office of University Writing to get help with writing projects and the E-portfolio. Appointments can be made with the Miller Writing Center to get help with writing projects and other aspects of creating the E-portfolio. XII. Travel Reimbursements (Conference and Research Related)

At some point, you may be sent to attend a conference or give a presentation. You may be reimbursed if the trip is sponsored by a faculty member. However, reimbursements are at the discretion of your advisor or trip sponsor. The first step in being reimbursed for your travel is to make sure that your travel has been approved, via a travel request form, before the actual travel occurs. To obtain a copy of this form, please see Mary Lloyd or Laura Pattillo. When you turn the form in for approval, be sure to get a FOAP (account number) from the sponsoring professor to put on the form. You have one month from the end of the travel to submit your documentation for reimbursement. The following documentation needs to be

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submitted for your travel reimbursement (if you used them—sometimes all will be used and sometimes all will not be used):

• Conference Agenda: must show schedule and show where you present • Conference: If you attend a conference but do not present then an email or memo

from sponsoring professor stating reason for attending conference • If Research Related: A memo or email from Professor stating business • Hotel Receipt showing a zero balance (If invoice does not show zero balance then

you must provide a credit card statement for the hotel stay.) • Conference Registration • Airfare—must show cost break down and flying itinerary • Taxi/Bus/Subway Receipts • Rental Car Agreement (Must use Enterprise or National) • Rental Car Receipt • Gas Receipt for buying gas for rental car • Transportation Services—Groome is the preferred university vendor • Parking Receipts • Credit Card Statement showing airfare, conference registration, and parking.

Your sponsoring professor will tell you who to take your documentation to for processing. It will either be Mary Lloyd, Laura Pattillo, or Linda Newton. (It will depend on who handles the FOAP for the professor.) Once the reimbursement is completed, you will get an email stating to go into Self Service Banner and approve the reimbursement.

XIII. Parking and Access on Saturdays in Fall

During the fall and spring Semester, Auburn University hosts many athletic events on campus. Building access and parking is affected on home football game Saturdays during the Fall Semester. All vehicles must be removed from certain campus parking areas by 10 pm on Friday before a home football game. (There are sign in these campus parking areas indicating that this is a football parking lot.) On home game Saturdays, the ECE building is locked and access is extremely limited. For 2017, the ECE building will be affected on the following Saturdays:

• Saturday, September 7: Auburn vs. Georgia Southern • Saturday, September 16: Auburn vs. Mercer (Homecoming) • Saturday, September 30: Auburn vs. Mississippi State • Saturday, October 7: Auburn vs. Mississippi • Saturday, November 11: Auburn vs. Georgia • Saturday, November 18: Auburn vs. Louisiana-Monroe • Saturday, November 25: Auburn vs. Alabama (Iron Bowl)

September 16, November 11, and November 25 will be the biggest games on campus. There will be many people on campus, and travel on campus will be difficult.

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XIV. International Students

A. Graduate Assistantships

International students are eligible for Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA) as soon as they are accepted into the graduate program. The professors in the department review the applications of accepted applications and will make offers if they have a position available. It is also possible to be invited to become a GRA after attending class at Auburn.

International students are eligible to become Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA) after one year of study. In order to become a GTA, international students can apply by completing the GTA application found on the ECE website. The application deadline is listed on the webpage.

If you are an international student and are offered a teaching assistantship, you must demonstrate English speaking proficiency. You must have scored a 23 or higher on the speaking portion of the TOEFL or a 7 or higher on the speaking portion of IELTS. If this requirement is not met, you may take the Test of Spoken English (Speak Test) offered by the Office of International Programs. You must score a 50 on the Speak Test to be eligible to be a GTA. This test is given before the beginning of the Fall Semester. However, if you miss the Speak Test, you can take the course INTL 1820—Classroom Communication Skills for International Teaching Assistants. Upon successful completion of the course, you are eligible for a teaching assistantship.

B. New Hire Paperwork

If you are offered an assistantship, the salary is paid like a regular working position. If you have not worked for Auburn University before, you are considered a new employee and will have to complete new hire paperwork and successfully complete a background check. To complete New Hire Paperwork, please see Laura Pattillo and Linda Newton. Part of the new hire paperwork process includes a background check and completing the I-9 form, both of which are done on-line. It takes about a week to complete the background check, so this needs to be done as soon as you accept the award offer. Once you accept the award offer, Laura Pattillo will email you the instructions for completing the background check. Important Note: If you have been awarded an assistantship and have not worked at Auburn University before, please see Laura Pattillo and Linda Newton at least 2 weeks before the start of class to complete new hire paperwork. Paper processing delays will result in forfeiture of the tuition waiver. The I-9 is a document that is used to verify that you are allowed to work in the United States. It is now done online as well. However, you must bring in original supporting documentation, which is listed below, to Laura Pattillo or Linda Newton.

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International Students (Bring all of the following to complete the I-9 form):

• VISA • Passport • I-94 • I-20 or DS-2019

International Students-Social Security Card All employees are required by the US government to possess a Social Security Card. To obtain one, you will need to obtain a letter from both the ECE Department and the Office of International Programs. Once you have both letters, you will need to go to the Social Security Office in Opelika to obtain your card. You will be given a letter saying that you have applied for the card. Immediately bring that letter to either Laura Pattillo or Linda Newton. Once you receive your card, immediately bring it to either Laura Pattillo or Linda Newton. C. Adjusting to Life at Auburn University

The Graduate School offers UNIV 7000 as way to help international students transition into their life at the university. The goal is to help international students have a fuller and more culturally integrated experience during their time at the university. This done through the following ways:

• Extending key elements of the orientation process • Helping international students understand American culture, attitudes, and behaviors • Giving students techniques for actively engaging the local people and culture • Giving students techniques for starting cross-cultural conversations • Instilling new confidence in speaking the English language • Giving students avenues for extra help

For more information, please contact the UNIV 7000 coordinator Leonard Vining at 844- 2143. The Fall semester class details are below:

• Course: UNIV 7000 • Instructors: Dr. George Flowers/Len Vining • Day/Time: Mondays 3:00 pm-4:50 pm (Note: 2 hour classes for first 8 weeks only: No

class during last half of semester.) • Location: Davis Room 156 • First Class: Monday, August 21

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Appendices

Academic Calendar 2017 Fall Semester August 21 Classes Begin Aug. 28-Sept. 11 Drop Course Penalty Days--$100 dollars for

each course dropped Sept. 4 Labor Day-No classes Sept. 11 15th class day—last day to drop course with

no grade assignment-last day for potential tuition refund for dropped classes

Oct. 6 Early Alert/Mid-Term Grade Deadline Oct. 10 Mid-Semester-36th Class Day October 12-13 Fall Break-No classes Oct. 19 41st Class Day-Student deadline for request to

move finals to Associate Dean’s Nov. 3 Last day to withdraw-with no grade penalty Nov. 6 Spring 2018 Registration Begins Nov 20-24 Thanksgiving Break-No class Dec. 8 Classes end Dec. 9-10 Study/Reading Days December 11-15 Final Exams Dec. 16 Graduation Spring 2018 Jan. 10 Classes Begin Jan. 15 M.L. King, Jr. Day-No class Jan. 31 15th class day—last day to drop course with

no grade assignment-last day for potential tuition refund for dropped classes

Mar. 1 Mid Semester-36th class day Mar 8 41st Class Day-Student deadline for request to

move finals to Associate Dean’s Mar. 12-16 Spring Break-No Class Mar 30 Last day to withdraw-with no grade penalty April 2 Summer/Fall Semesters Registration Begins Apr. 27 Classes End Apr. 28-29 Study/Reading Days Apr 30-May 4 Final Exam Period May 5-7 Graduation

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Summer 2018 May 17 Classes Begin May 21-23 Drop Course Penalty Days--$100 dollars for

each course dropped May 23 5th class day—last day to drop course with no

grade assignment-last day for potential tuition refund for dropped classes

May 28 Memorial Day-No Class June 20 Mid-Semester-24th class day-last day to

withdraw from course with no grade penalty-Last day with potential tuition refund for dropped classes

June 21 No class. Study/Reading Day for Mini-Semester 1

June 22 No class-Finals for Mini-Semester 1 July 4 Independence Day-no class July 27 Class End July 30-31 Study/Reading Days Aug. 1-3 Final Exam Period August 4 Graduation Summer 2018-Mini-Semester 1 May 17 Classes Begin May 21-23 Drop Course Penalty Days--$100 dollars for

each course dropped May 23 5th class day—last day to drop course with no

grade assignment-last day for potential tuition refund for dropped classes

May 28 Memorial Day-No Class June 20 Classes End June 21 No class. Study/Reading Day for Mini-

Semester 1 June 22-23 No class-Finals for Mini-Semester 1 Summer 2018-Mini-Semester II June 25 Classes Begin June 27-29 Drop Course Penalty Days--$100 dollars for

each course dropped June 29 5th class day—last day to drop course with no

grade assignment-last day for potential tuition refund for dropped classes

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July 4 Independence Day-No Class July 11 Mid-Semester-12th class day-last day to

withdraw from course with no grade penalty July 27 Class end July 30-31 Study/Reading Days August 1-3 Final Exam Period August 4 Graduation ECE Faculty

Name E-mail Area

Dr. R. Mark Nelms Department Chair

nelmsrm@auburn.edu Power Electronics, Energy Conversion, Power Systems

Dr. Mark Adams mla0019@auburn.edu Sensors, Transducers, Photonics, MEMS, Microfluidics, Antennas

Dr. Michael Baginski baginme@auburn.edu Electromagnetics, Radar, Pulse Power, Optimization

Dr. Adil Bashir azb0117@auburn.edu Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), 1H, 31P, and 13C Spectroscopy, Image and Spectral Processing, Constrained Image Reconstruction, Skeletal Muscle Metabolism, MR Oximetry, Real Time MRI, Type 2 Diabetes, Exercise, Obesity

Dr. Cordelia Brown cdb0127@auburn.edu Engineering Education

Dr. Foster Dai daifa01@auburn.edu Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuits, RFIC and MMIC Designs

Dr. Robert Dean deanron@auburn.edu MEMS Devices and Systems, Advance Packaging, Instrumentation, Power Electronics

Dr. Thomas Denney, Director, MRI Center

dennets@auburn.edu MRI, MRS, Image Processing and Analysis

Dr. Gopi Deshpande gzd0005@auburn.edu Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Signal and Image Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Mining and Fusion, Pattern Recognition,

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Knowledge Discovery, Computational Neuroscience

Dr. Xiaowen Gong xzg0017@auburn.edu Wireless Networking, Mobile Computing

Dr. Ujjwal Guin ujjwal.guin@auburn.edu Hardware Security, Internet of Things (IoT), Supply Chain Security, Cybersecurity, VLSI Design and Test

Dr. Mark Halpin halpism@auburn.edu Power Systems, Power Quality, Modeling and Simulation

Dr. Michael Hamilton, Director, AMNSTC

mch0021@auburn.edu Electronics, Fabrication, Transistors, Solid-State, Devices, Packaging, Microwave, Superconducting, Cryogenic, Extreme Environment

Dr. John Hung, Graduate Program Officer

hungjoh@auburn.edu Control Systems, Industrial Electronics, Robotics

Dr. Soo-Young Lee leesooy@auburn.edu Parallel Computing, Image Processing, Computational Electron-Beam Lithography, Nanofabrication

Dr. Yihan Li yzl0001@auburn.edu Scheduling in Wired and Wireless Network, Wireless Ad Hoc Networks, High-speed Packet Switching

Dr. Shiwen Mao, Director, Wireless Engineering Research and Education Center

szm0001@auburn.edu Wireless Communications and Networks, Multimedia Networking, 5G Wireless, Free Space Optical Networks, Smart Grid, Indoor Localization and RF Sensing

Dr. Victor Nelson nelsovp@auburn.edu Embedded Systems, Digital Systems, Systems on Chip, FPGA-Based Systems, Computer-Aided Design of Digital ICs, Computer Engineering Education, Engineering Accrediation

Dr. Guofu Niu niuguof@auburn.edu Semiconductor Devices, SiGe HBT, Compact Modeling, TCAD, RF CMOS, Microwave Measurement Techniques, Radiation Effects, Mextram

Dr. Stanley Reeves reevesj@auburn.edu Signal Processing, Image Processing, Medical Imaging, Image and Signal

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Reconstruction, Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI), Computed Tomography, Plenoptic (Light-Field) Image Processing

Dr. Lloyd Riggs riggsls@auburn.edu Electromagnetics

Dr. Thaddeus Roppel roppeth@auburn.edu Robotics, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Computer Vision, K-12 Outreach

Dr. Adit Singh singhad@auburn.edu Computer Architecture, Digital Systems, VLSI, Microelectronics, Testing, Reliability

Dr. Jitendra Tugnait tugnajk@auburn.edu Statistical Signal Processing, Wireless Communications, Multisensor Multiple Target Tracking

Dr. Stuart Wentworth wentwsm@auburn.edu Electromagnetics Education, Microwave Devices, High Frequency Material Characterization

Dr. Bogdan Wilamowski

wilambm@auburn.edu Semiconductor Devices and Sensors, Mixed and Analog Signal Processing, Computational Intelligence

ECE Staff

Name E-mail Phone

Linda Allgood, Office Supervisor

allgolc@auburn.edu 844-1804

William Baugh, Engineer Technician

baugh@auburn.edu 844-1881

Daniel Geiger, Lecturer

geigedl@auburn.edu 844-1800

Jennifer Head, Administrative Support Associate

jch0012@auburn.edu 844-1805

Mary Lloyd, Administrative Support Assistant

lloydma@auburn.edu 844-1800

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L. Autry May, Tech II, Engineering

maylarr@auburn.edu 844-1833

John Newton, IT System Administrator

jbn0002@auburn.edu 844-1852

Linda Newton, Administrative Assistant, Wireless Engineering Research and Education Center

newtoll@auburn.edu 844-8209

Laura Pattillo, Administrative Support Associate-Microelectronics/AMNSTC

lmh0010@auburn.edu 844-1887

John “Drew” Sellers, Research Engineer

jas0149@auburn.edu

Genta Stanfield, Academic Advisor

gms008@auburn.edu 844-1825

John Tennant, Tech II, Lab

jat0022@auburn.edu 844-3321

Cathy Wright, Administrative Support Assistant IT/Peak

wrighc1@auburn.edu 844-7397