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Paul Franzon

PF

Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Director of Graduate Programs

Cirrus Logic Distinguished Professor

Monteith Engineering Res.Ctr. 443

919-515-7351

Bio

My teaching and research focuses on building microsystems (systems constructed of silicon chips, both analog and digital, and silicon micomachined components) for applications in computing, communications, sensors, robotics, and signal processing.

Education

Ph.D. Electrical Engineering University of Adelaide, Australia 1988

Bachelor's Electrical Engineering University of Adelaide, Australia 1984

Bachelor's Physics and Mathematics University of Adelaide, Australia 1982

Area(s) of Expertise

Quantum Information Science and Engineering
Physical Electronics, Photonics & Magnetics
Networking
Electronic Circuits and Systems
Computer Architecture and Systems

Groups

  • 2007 - Australian Defence Medal
  • 2007, 2005 - ECE Graduate Teacher of the Year Award (NC State)
  • 2007 - ECE Most Helpful Teacher of the Year Award (NC State)
  • 2006 - ECE Teacher of the Year Award (NC State)
  • 2006 - IEEE Fellow
  • 2005 - ALCOA Distinguished Research Award (NC State)
  • 2003 - Alumni Undergraduate Distinguished Professor (NC State)
  • 2003 - NSW Australia Expatriate Scientist Award
  • 2001 - Academy of Outstanding Teachers (NC State)
  • 1997 - IEEE Student Branch, Teacher of the Year (NC State)
  • 1993 - NSF Young Investigators Award
  • 1990 - US Army Commendation Medal