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Bio: Bovik obtained his Bachelors, Masters, and PhD degrees from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Before coming to the University of Colorado Boulder, he was the Cockrell Regents Chaired Professor of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, where he directed the Laboratory for Image and Video Engineering. Bovik is an elected member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, the Indian National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Inventors, and Academia Europaea. Along the way he has received the John Fritz Medal, IEEE Edison Medal, Primetime Emmy Award, Technology and Engineering Emmy Award, the RPS Progress Medal, and the Edwin H. Land Medal.

Research: His research passions land at the nexus of visual neuroscience and digital pictures and videos, and how the capture, processing, transmission, and display of visual media can be perceptually optimized. He works with numerous technology companies throughout the television, social media, and cinematic industries. His neuroscience-based algorithms process most of the traffic passing over the internet, ensuring better bandwidth utilization and optimized visual quality for hundreds of millions of viewers every day.Ìý

ÌýHaving already taught here at CU-Boulder this past year as a visiting professor, I am most excited about teaching and working with brilliant ECEE students who are as passionate as I am about learning how we see and how we can use this knowledge in practical ways. ECEE at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· is one of the top research and teaching engineering departments in the US, and it doesn’t hurt that Boulder is an epicenter of fabulous hiking, winter activities, natural beauty and culture.Ìý

Bio: Zhang earned his PhD in electrical engineering at the University of Notre Dame, where he advanced multiphoton fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy and super-resolution microscopy. As a postdoctoral scholar at Caltech, he expanded his research to include photoacoustic imaging, quantum imaging, and ultrafast imaging technologies. His work focuses on developing innovative optical imaging techniques that surpass current limits in speed, accuracy, and accessibility, with applications ranging from real-time fluorescence imaging to noninvasive hemodynamics and quantum-enhanced imaging. His research is currently supported by the NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award.

Research: Zhang's research aims to pioneer optical imaging technologies that exceed current limitations in speed, accuracy, and accessibility, with a strong focus on translational applications. His interests span multiple areas, including fluorescence lifetime imaging, super-resolution microscopy, photoacoustic imaging, and quantum imaging. A key aspect of his work is developing innovative solutions to enable high-quality, real-time imaging of biological structures and processes, which can advance both fundamental science and clinical applications.

ÌýI am particularly excited about the interdisciplinary environment fostered by the Engineering Center at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·, where all the engineering departments are physically connected within a single-building complex. This unique setup greatly facilitates collaborations across disciplines and enables researchers and students to share ideas and resources more easily. I look forward to contributing to this vibrant research community and engaging with students from diverse backgrounds.Ìý

Bio: Smilkstein followed the usual professional path by dropping out of UC Berkeley at 19 and going to Japan to play table tennis for 20+ years. After a change in the job market in Japan, she returned to the States to attend graduate school at UC Berkeley in electrical engineering and computer science. Her undergraduate degree is from Nanzan University in Nagoya Japan in 1989 and her Masters and PhD earned from 2007 is from Berkeley. During her time in Japan, she worked as a programmer at Hitachi Software Factory and did contract work for various companies including Mitubishi AI research department and HP Europe doing user interfaces. Since being back in the States, she has taught at Cal Pol San Luis Obispo and done a couple of visiting professor stints including Harvey Mudd College.

Research: In recent years, Tina has centered her research on integrated circuit design (both analog and digital), CAD tools, and medical technology. IC research has included clock jitter reduction for high-speed clocking of digital circuits to backscattering transmission systems for smart contact lenses. Medical device research has included eldercare technology for extending independent living to glucose monitor technology.Ìý

ÌýI had been hearing for years from relatives that went to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· that it was the bees knees. Then I ended up wanting to settle down after a couple of years of adventure and there was the opening at CU! I'd be lying if I didn't admit the town and mountains had something to do with it too - I love trail running and biking. I am interested in any and all computer architecture and digital hardware design classes and I hope to teach VLSI courses in the future. I am also very much looking forward to the GEEN 1400 class! I am excited about figuring out how to contribute to student success and working with students on research and projects. I know I have so much to learn about the school and am excited about learning from the students and faculty and staff about how I can best serve the Buff community.Ìý

Bio: Hodges received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA, in 2019 and the Ph.D degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Southern California in 2025. ÌýThroughout his graduate studies, he was a member of the NASA Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) Science Team and the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society.

Research: Hodges' research centers around radar remote sensing of land surfaces. As part of his contributions to the NASA CYGNSS Science Team, he developed lidar-based electromagnetic scattering models for land, including a novel method for modeling mima mound surfaces. He was also a leader of the Soil Moisture Sensing Controller And oPtimal Estimator (SoilSCAPE) Project at USC, which he used for model validation. He also lead an effort by the CYGNSS Science Team to combine multiple CYGNSS soil moisture products using a minimum variance estimator algorithm.

ÌýColorado has always been a dream place for me to live because I love skiing and hiking. I presented at the URSI National Radio Science Meeting conference, held in the CU engineering building every January, many times during my graduate studies and have always thought that CU would be an amazing place to work! When I interviewed here, I loved interacting with the faculty and students and instantly knew that this is where I wanted to land. I am very excited to be joining Professor Eric Bogatin as a co-instructor for the electrical engineering capstone course this year! I've had the opportunity to see the incredible projects put together by the students both last year at my interviews and this year as a judge at capstone expo. I can't wait to be part of this course!Ìý