Alexander Dean

Alexander Dean is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University. His research focuses on embedded systems, leveraging compiler technology, computer architecture, and real-time systems to enhance concurrency and energy efficiency in cost-effective hardware. He has held industrial experience at United Technologies Research Center, working on embedded systems for aerospace, automotive, and building systems.

Dr. Dean holds a Ph.D. (2000), M.S. (1993), and B.S. (1991) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Wisconsin at Madison, respectively.

His research interests include real-time systems, compiler optimization for concurrency, energy-efficient embedded designs, and memory allocation strategies. He is the recipient of the NSF CAREER Award (2002) and multiple teaching awards, including the NC State Thank a Teacher Award (2011).

Dr. Dean teaches courses such as ECE 460/560 (Embedded System Architectures) and ECE 461/561 (Embedded System Design), emphasizing hands-on embedded systems development. His work also involves MCU control of power converters and robust system design methodologies.