Electrical and Computer Engineering
Richard F. Vaz
Associate Professor
Dean, Interdisciplinary and Global Studies Division
Co-Director, Bangkok and Limerick Project Centers
Department: Electrical & Computer Engineering
Professional Page
Office: Project Center, 2nd Floor
Phone: +1-508-831-5344
Fax: +1-508-831-5491
vaz@wpi.edu
Educational Background
- B.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1979
- M.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1984
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Ph.D., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1987
Research & Teaching Interests
Machine vision; signal processing; communications; internationalization of technological education; technology/society studies; global project-based education
IQP Advising Interests
Air pollution; water pollution; soil pollution; natural resource management; solid waste; competition for open space; energy politics; energy policy; environmental impact statements; redevelopment of urban areas; conservation of open space planning; transportation planning; resource management; preservation of agricultural lands; effect of technology on social systems; technology & organizational behaviors; international comparisons; social cost & social change; impact of technical change on job & business; economics in developing countries; housing & urbanization; appropriate technology; assessments of college life, including WPI; consumer awareness; introducing new teaching materials; assessing educational experience; education & technological literacy
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