Harry Powell

Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Undergraduate Programs

Contact
Thornton Hall - E203
351 McCormick Road
PO Box 400743
Charlottesville, VA 22904

Phone: (434) 924-6107
FAX: (434) 924-8818
Email: hcp7ad@virginia.edu


Summary:
Harry Powell's interests include electric power, energy conversion ,analog circuit design, embedded computing, digital signal processing, machine learning, and engineering education.

Background:
Harry Powell received the B.S. in Electrical Engineering the University of Virginia in 1978, a M.S. in Electrical Engineering in 2006, and the Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 2011. Dr. Powell spent over 20 years in industry designing computer controlled automated systems before returning to academia in 2001. He was appointed to the faculty in 2013, and teaches courses in electric and electronic circuit analysis, electromagnetic energy conversion, embedded computing, and the 4th year Major Design Experience.

Research Interests:

  • Energy conversion
  • Power electronics
  • Signal processing for embedded systems
  • Machine learning
  • Engineering design
  • Engineering education