Graduate Research Students

As Chair (Ph.D.)

1. Chris Saunders, Ph.D., current
2. Justin Lowry, Ph.D., current
3. Vrinda Haridasan, Ph.D., current
4. Glen Garner, Ph.D., current
5. Jie Hu, Ph.D., current
6. Alan Victor, Ph.D., current
7. Jonathan Wilkerson, Ph.D., current
8. Greg Mazzaro, Ph.D., current
9. Frank Hart, Frequency-Domain Nonlinear Behavioral Modeling Using The Arithmetic Operator Method, Ph.D., 2008.
10. Jayesh Nath, Design and Characterization of Frequency Agile RF and Microwave Devices using Ferroelectrics, Ph.D., 2006
11. Sonali Luniya, Transient Electrothermal Modeling of Digital and Radio Frequency Circuits, Ph.D., 2006
12. Wonhoon Jang, Modeling Asymmetric Distortion in Multichannel Radio Frequency Communication Systems, 2006.
13. Mark Buff, Characterization of Propagation on Wires over Lossy Earth, Ph.D., 2006.
14. Nikhil Kriplani, Modelling Colored Noise under Large-Signal Conditions, Ph.D., 2005.
15. Aaron Walker, Behavioral Modeling and Characterization of Nonlinear Operation in RF and Microwave Systems, Ph.D. 2005.
16. Khaled Gharaibeh, Design Methodology for Multichannel Communication Systems , Ph.D., 2004.
17. Steven Lipa, Frequency stability in distributed latech travelling wave oscillators, Ph. D., 2004
18. Chris Hicks, Experimental and Electromagnetic Modeling of Waveguide-Based Spatial Power Combining Systems , Ph.D., 2002.
19. Carlos Christofferson, Global Modeling of Nonlinear Microwave Circuits , Ph.D., 2000
20. Steven G. Skaggs, Efficient Harmonic Balance Modeling of Large Microwave Circuits , Ph.D., 1999.
21. Ahmed I. Khalil, Generalized Scattering Matrix Modeling of Distributed Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Systems , Ph.D., 1999.
22. Mostafa N. Abdullah, Electromagnetic Modeling of Active Antennas with Application to Spatial Power Combining , Ph.D., 1999.
23. Huan-Shen H. Hwang, A Two-Dimensional Quasi-Optical Microwave Power Combining System Based on a Dielectric Slab Ph.D., 1997.
24. Todd Nutesson, Electromagnetic Modeling of Quasi-Optical Power Combiners , Ph.D, 1996.
25. Gregory Monahan, Characterization and Design of Millimeter Wave Quasi-Optical Power Combiners, Ph.D., 1995.
26. Sharad Mehrotra, Automated Synthesis of High Speed Digital Circuits and Package-Level Interconnect , Ph.D, 1994.
27. Hoda Boghdady, Modeling of High Speed Digital Systems using Transmission Line Modeling , Ph.D., 1993
28. Patrick L. Heron, Modeling and Simulation of Coupling Structures for Quasi-Optical Systems , Ph.D., 1993.
29. Phil Lunsford, The Frequency Domain Behavioral Modeling of Nonlinear Analog Circuits and Systems , Ph.D., 1993.
30. Mark Basel, Simulation of High Speed Digital Circuit Interconnection Networks , Ph.D., 1993.
31. Chao-Ren Chang, Computer Aided Analysis of Nonlinear Analog Microwave Circuits using Frequency Domain Spectral Balance , PhD., 1990.
32. George W. Rhyne, Nonlinear Analysis of Microwave Circuits , Ph.D., 1988.

As Chair (Master of Science)

1. JoAnna Vetreno, Analytic Models for Acoustic Wave Propagation in Air, M.S. 2007.
2. Ravi Vijayaraghavan, Substrate Noise Analysis in RF Integrated Circuit , M.S., 2003.
3. Kuldip Gothi, Interconnect Characterization and Design Study , M.S., 2003.
4. Aditya Goswami, Implementation of Microwave Measurements using Novel Calibration Techniques , M.S., 2003.
5. Rajesh Bollapragada, An Integrated Tool for High Speed Circuit Design Including Substrate Effects , M.S., 2003.
6. Rahul Ghosh, Study of Different Microwave Calibration Techniques and Investigate Uncertainties in TRL Calibration , M.S., 2003.
7. Mark Buff, Characterization Of Various Antenna Structures Used For Device Illumination , M.S. 2003
8. Senthil Velu, Charge Based Modeling In State Variable Based Simulator , M.S. 2002.
9. Sonali Luniya, SPICE Like Sparse Transient Analysis , M.S. 2002
10. Ramya Mohan, Integration of Interconnect Models in a Circuit Simulator , M.S. 2002
11. Houssam Kanj, Circuit-Level Modeling of Laser Diodes , M.S. 2003
12. Rachana Shah, Investigations of Retrodirective Array Transponders , M.S. 2002.
13. Jayanthi Suryanarayanan, Design and Fabrication of Toroidal Inductors for Mixed Signal Packaging , M.S. 2002
14. Shubha Vijaychand, Time Step Control in Transient Analysis , M.S. 2002.
15. Satish Uppathil, Layout Oriented Design Practice for Capturing Distributed Effects in High-Speed Circuits , M.S. 2002.
16. Nikhil Kriplani, Transistor Modeling using Advanced Circuit Simulator Technology , M.S. 2002
17. Nikolaos Vardalahos, Multipath Propagation in an Urban Environment , M.Sc., 2000.
18. Shunmin Wang, Efficient Harmonic Balance Analysis of Microwave Circuits Using Iterative Matrix Solvers and Newton Updating , M.Sc, 1999
19. Mete Ozkar, Transient Analysis of Spatially Distributed Microwave Circuits Using Convolution and State Variables , M.S., 1998
20. Satoshi Nakazawa, Hierarchical Electromagnetic Modeling of Quasi-Optical Grid Amplifiers and Oscillators , M.S., 1999.
21. Usman Mughal, Hierarchical Approach to Global Modeling of Active Antenna Arrays , M.S., 1999.
22. Baribrata Biswas, Modeling and Simulation of High Speed Interconnects , M.S.,1998.
23. Carlos Christoffersen, State-Variable Based Steady State Analysis of Microwave Circuits , M.S., 1998.
24. Mark Summers, Simulation of a Quasi-Optical Grid Amplifier , M.S., 1997.
25. Jaee Patwardhan, Modular Computer Aided Field Modeling of Spatial Power Combining Systems , M.S. 1997.
26. Steve Lipa, Characterization of Multichip Modules , M.S., 1993.
27. Cliff Barfield, Macromodeling of Digital Integrated Circuits for Printed Circuit Board Simulation , M.S., 1992.
28. Jeff Kasten, Characterization of High Speed Digital Signals in Multilayer Printed Circuit Boards , M.S., 1992.
29. Steve Goldberg, Experimental Characterization of Three-Port Devices , M.S., 1991.
30. Steven Skaggs, Parameter Extraction of Microwave Transistors using Tree Annealing Optimization , M.S., 1991.
31. Dan Winklestein, Transient Nonlinear Simulation of Transmission Line Systems , M.S., 1990.
32. Jeyhan Karaoguz, Hierarchical Simulation of Communication Systems, M.S., 1989.
33. Richard J. Bishop, Simulation of Delta-Sigma Modulators using a Nonlinear Z-Domain Simulator, M.S., 1989.
34. Greg T. Brauns, Simulation of Delta-Sigma Circuits, M.S., 1988.

Not as Principal Advisor

• Brian Laughlin,
• Himanshu Arora, Design Of 5-Mb/s Fractional-N RF Transmitter In 900 MHz ISM Band Using Gmsk Data Modulation Techniques, Ph. D. 2006.
• Toshiro Kameda, Three Dimensional Microstructurally Induced Dynamic Inelastic Failure Evolution in Crystalline Intermetallics, Ph.D. 1997.
• Andres La Rosa, Time-resolved near-field imaging of carrier dynamics in silicon, Ph.D., 1996.
• Jamez Vitrelli, Voltage contrast imaging of buried interconnects, Ph.D., 1996.
• David Thomas, Automated Floorplanning for Analog Circuit Layouts, current, Ph.D.
• Shyang-Tai Su, Reliability, Testability, and Fault Analysis, Ph.D., 1993.
• Slobodan (Bob) A. Simovich, Ph.D., 1994.
• Christopher M. Kurker, Hierarchical Parametric Yield Estimation of Analog Integrated Circuits Using Behavioral and Regression Modeling, Ph.D., 1993.
• Robert Evans, Energy Consumption Modeling and Optimization for SRAMs, Ph.D., 1993.
• Thomas A. Winslow, A Gate Breakdown Model for GaAs MESFETs, Ph.D. 1992
• Danny E. Stoneking, Nonlinear Analysis and Simulation if Microwave Semiconductor Devices and Circuits, Ph.D., 1992.
• Lin C. Hartung, Nonequilibrium Radiative Heat Transfer, Ph.D, 1991.
• Ho-Ke Yin, Power Line Analysis, Ph.D. 1991.
• David Dreifus, Processing and Characterization of II-VI Heterostructure Devices, Ph.D., 1990.
• Michael L. Riddle, Modeling Multiconductor Transmission Lines, M.S., 1989
• Mohamed Y. Dabbagh, Multiprocessor implementation of 2-D Digital Filters, Ph.D., 1989.
• Gil Sik Lee, Electrical Properties and Materials Growth of Strained Layer Heterostructures, Ph.D., 1987.
• Mohammad-Ali Khatibzadeh, Large-Signal Modeling of Gallium Arsenide Field-Effect Transistors, Ph.D., 1987.
• Zong Myung Rhee, Finite Precision Arithmetic Effects for Fixed Adaptive Lattice Filters, Ph.D., 1987.
• Sung-Kyun Zee, Numerical Algorithms for Parallel Processor Computer Architectures for Solving the Few Group Neutron Diffusion Problem, Ph. D., 1987.
• Lloyd Massengil, The Simulation of Pulsed-Ionizing-Radiation-Induced Errors in CMOS Memory Circuits, Ph.D. 1987.
• Sung-Kyun, Numeric Algorithms for Parallel Processor Computer Architectures with Applications to the Few-Group Neutron Diffusion Equations, Ph.D., 1987.
• David J. Halchin, Characterization of Thin Ferrite Films by Microwave Propagation, Ph.D., 1987.
• David Jarman, A 6-Bit Gallium Arsenide Digital-to-Analog Converter, M.S., 1987.
• Danny E. Stoneking, Analytic Studies of Delta-Sigma Circuits, M.S., 1986.

Postdoctoral Fellows

1. Zhipeng Yang, 2005–present.
2. Nikhil Kriplani, 2006–present.
3. Sonali Luniya, 2006–2007.
4. Wael Fathelbab, 2001–2006. South Dakota School of Mines, USA
5. Khaled Gharaibeh, 2004–2005. Yarmouk University, Jordan
6. Robert Johnson, 1999–2000. University of Leeds , UK
7. Michael Roberts, 1999–2000. Filtronic plc., UK
8. Carlos Christoffersen, 2000, Lakehead University , Canada
9. Alexander Yakovlev, 1998–2001. University of Mississippi , USA
10. Hector M. Gutierrez, 1997–1999. University of Florida, USA