Dr. Hisham Alnajjar, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
Professor of Electrical
& Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
College of Engineering,
Technology and Architecture
United Technologies Hall, UT 233
200 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117,
Tel: (860) 768-4846, Fax:(860)768-5073
Philosophy: “Life is like
a bed, if you do not feel comfortable get up and remake it” by
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Education
Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering, Ohio
University, Athens, OH
Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering,
Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
(5-year program), Aleppo University, Aleppo, Syria
Professional Experience
Associate Dean, College of Engineering, Technology & Architecture 2007-present
University of Hartford
Associate Dean and Chair of ECE Dept Feb. 2007 –July 2007
University of Hartford
Assistant Dean and Chair of ECE Dept 2000-Feb. 2007
University of Hartford
Chair, ECE Dept. 1998-2007
University of Hartford
Academic Ranks
Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Associate Professor of ECE and Biomed 2001-present
University of Hartford
Assistant Professor of ECE 1995-2001
University of Hartford
Associate Professor of Engineering Technology 1994-1995
Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
Adjunct Assistant Professor PT 8/94-8/97
Electrical & Computer Engineering
School of Engineering
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Graduate Student/Instructor PT 6/89-7/94
Electrical & Computer Engineering
School of Engineering
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Instructor FT- 82-1/85
Aleppo University
Aleppo, Syria
Industrial Experience
Electrical Engineer 1980-1982
Professional Memberships
§
Member,
§ Member, Digital Signal Processing Society (IEEE)
§ Member, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
§ Member, PKAL (Project Kaleidoscope, Faculty for the 21th Century): a national organization to promote excellence in teaching
(Math, Sciences and Engineering). Former Provost Ivey and former Dean of Faculty Stevenson nominated me to PKAL.
Courses Taught:
I have two specialties, in the areas of digital signal processing and power system analysis. Additionally, I have acquired extensive
knowledge and skills in other areas in electrical & computer engineering by taking courses and attending workshops.
I have taught the following courses at the University of Hartford:
· Digital Signal Processing ECE 440/ ECE 441/ ECE 641
· Digital Signal Processing Hardware ECE 540 (Senior & Grad)
· Power System Analysis ECE 572 (Senior & Grad)
· Transformers and Machinery ECE 471/ ECE 473
· Digital Design ECE 231/ ECE 232
· Communications ECE 423
· Senior Design II ECE 483
· Special Topics in ECE (Image Processing) ECE 591 (Senior & Grad)
· Protective Relays ECE 672 (Grad course)
· Engineering Honors Seminars I ES 116 (Freshmen)
· Engineering Honors Seminars II ES 117 (Freshmen)
· Engineering & Design ES 143 (all eng programs)
· Engineering by Design ES 242 (all eng programs)
· Engineering Practice ES 342 9all eng programs)
· Master Thesis ECE 600
· Introduction to Circuit Analysis ECE 210 (for non-major)
· Random Signals & Noise ECE 420
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