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Dr. Zhao received his B.S.E. (eq.) and M.S.E. in electronics and information engineering from Huazhong University of Science Technology in 1978 and 1982, respectively. He earned an M.S.E. in electrical engineering in 1983 from the University of Michigan and his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Rutgers University in 1990. He joined the University of Michigan-Dearborn in 1990. Dr. Zhao specialized in 3D imaging, laser radar imaging, machine vision, pattern recognition, datamining, data processing and analysis, and statistical pattern analysis. Dr. Zhao served for many years on the Executive Committee and led college efforts to establish 3+2 programs, international undergraduate student visiting programs.

Dr. England earned his Ph.D. in geophysics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1970. His master's and bachelor's degrees in geology and geophysics, respectively, are also from MIT in 1965. He joined the University of Michigan faculty in 1998 and served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Engineering from 2004-09. In 2012, Dr. England was appointed as interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science in 2012 and served as dean from 2014 to 2020. He is a scientist and former astronaut with NASA where he served as mission scientist for Apollo 13 and 16, mission specialist crewman on the Spacelab 2 flight in 1985, and space station program scientist in 1986-87.

Dr. Miller received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (1968), Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (1971), Master of Science in Engineering Science (1976), and Ph.D. (1983) degrees from the University of Toledo. He joined the University of Michigan-Dearborn faculty in 1987. Dr. Miller specialized in machine vision and techniques for high-speed image processing. He holds twenty-five U.S. patents in the areas of machine vision and plasma panel display devices.

Dr. Shridhar received his B.Sc. (1959) degree from Bombay University, his D.M.I.T (1962) degree from the Madras Institute of Technology, his M.S. (1967) degree from the Polytechnic Institute of New York, and his Ph.D. (1969) degree from the University of Aston. He joined the University of Michigan-Dearborn in 1985 and was appointed chair of the department of electrical and computer engineering in 1986. He served as associate provost for academic affairs from 2007-2013.

Dr. Murtuza received his M.S. degree from Oklahoma State University and his Ph.D. degree from Purdue University. Before joining the ÂÜÀòÉç-Dearborn faculty in 1971, he worked at the Engineering Research Center with Western Electric Company. During his time on campus, he served as acting chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering as well as associate director of the manufacturing systems engineering program. Dr. Murtuza was instrumental in establishing the college’s control systems program and introduced computers into control systems education long before it became common practice. Dr. Murtuza was active in many professional organizations and holds three patents in the areas of automotive low-speed-collision mitigation and rotational machine balancing.

Dr. Miller earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Michigan. He joined the university as a faculty member in 1959 and transferred to the ÂÜÀòÉç-Dearborn campus in 1971. During his many years of service, Dr. Miller served as acting chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and was responsible for developing and updating critical instructional laboratories. He was very active in professional organizations and served as the faculty advisor for the student branch of IEEE and received the Tau Beta Pi Eminent Engineer Award in 1982. In addition to co-founding Conductron Corporation, KMS Industries, and Vicom Inc., Dr. Miller holds three U.S. patents.

Prof. Sullivan earned his B.S. degree from Purdue University and his M.S. degree from the University of Michigan. He joined the ÂÜÀòÉç-Dearborn faculty in 1966 and served the department and School of Engineering in many capacities, including as chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and as the graduate program coordinator. Prof. Sullivan was instrumental in the establishment of the professional development in engineering program and in the development of new curricula and the enhancement of labs. He helped establish a student chapter of IEEE and grow the campus chapter of Eta Kappa Nu.

Dr. Boffi received his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and joined the ÂÜÀòÉç-Dearborn faculty in 1954. He was an active member of the college and department: he served on many committees throughout his tenure and was instrumental in the development of the master’s program in electrical engineering. Dr. Boffi was held in high regard by students and colleagues, whom he worked with to develop new courses and develop modern laboratory facilities.

Dr. Heim received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Michigan. Before joining the ÂÜÀòÉç-Dearborn faculty in 1961, he worked as a full-time research associate at the Cooley Electronics Laboratory on the Ann Arbor campus. During his time at Dearborn, Dr. Heim served as chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and as a member of the Dearborn Campus Budget Priorities Committee. He was an active member of professional organizations, including IEEE, Sigma Xi, and Phi Kappa Phi.