PhD Student & Faculty Achievements
ECE’s First Ph.D. Candidate: Ardian Kelmendi Ph.D. milestone: Ardian Kelmendi passed his qualifying exam, becoming ECE’s first Ph.D. candidate. This achievement is a remarkable accomplishment and a testament to his commitment and perseverance. We wish him continued success on his research journey. Mohammad El‑Yabroudi Recognized by LTU International Programs for […]
Welcoming Our New Faculty
Manisha Guduri, PhD and assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering Guduri’s research interests center on biomedical applications and Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI)/Computer-Aid Design (CAD), with a current focus on applying VLSI and AI to healthcare. A Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Guduri holds significant leadership roles, including […]
A Message from the Chair
As we close out 2025, the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department continues to expand its impact and visibility. This quarter brought strong achievements, from new faculty appointments to advances in research and student engagement. Thank you for your support and for contributing to the continued progress of Electrical and Computer Engineering at LTU. Wishing you […]
Focus on the Student Brought Computer Whiz to LTU: Meet Milan Jostes
A student at Stillwater Area High School in Minnesota made the decision five years ago to attend college in Michigan following a cascade of events. Milan Jostes said, “I went to ISEF (International Science and Engineering Fair), and LTU had a booth there. All the other schools talked about what programs they offered. LTU talked […]
What’s Data Without Mindfulness?
An Analysis of AI and The Humanities Paul Jaussen, PhD, heads the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Communication Department in Lawrence Technological University’s College of Arts + Sciences (CoAS) and believes AI has a humanity problem. “AI can produce huge amounts of information,” Jaussen said, “but we need people to give that information context in the […]
On An International Road to LTU: Meet Jessi Hanson-DeFusco
LTU’s Assistant Professor for Public Policy Jessi Hanson-DeFusco, PhD, has been on a career-long international journey from teaching high school to teaching college. “I spent about 20 years off and on overseas. My first career was in international development, technical consulting for US government and UN-funded projects supporting human rights in Latin America and Africa. […]
Witnessing The Legacy Evolve: Glen Bauer Recalls and Looks Forward
When Glen Bauer joined what was Lawrence Institute of Technology in 1982 as a junior faculty member, “we were definitely a mom-and-pop shop,” he recalls. A Campus of Four Buildings There were only four buildings that comprised the campus: the Engineering building was built in the late 1950s, the original Architecture building from the […]
Letter From the Dean
Lawrence Technological University is experiencing one of the most challenging and exciting eras since its founding. For the past decade, the world has been buzzing about the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Only four revolutions in 250 years, but now AI is reshaping society at breakneck speed. Think about it: what once changed by the decade or […]
Tariffs Are Likely Here to Stay
A Supreme Court ruling striking down the reciprocal tariffs won’t end CEO stress. Warren P. Browne, an adjunct professor of economics and international trade at Lawrence Technological University’s College of Business, provides insight on a ruling of the Supreme Court regarding tariffs. Tariffs: Far From Over Many executives at U.S companies hoped the commercial […]
Turning Vulnerability Into A Growth Mindset: LTU Professors Provide A Strategy For Classroom Success
Each fall, educators across colleges and universities are greeted by a class of new faces, wondering how they can be engaged, individually and collectively, in the common embrace of new concepts and information within a matter of a few short weeks. The challenge of the new classroom can be heightened in a multicultural setting where […]