Edwin Hou

Edwin Hou is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His research spans computational intelligence, robotics, optimization algorithms, and control systems, with applications in education, energy, and security.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Purdue University (1989)
• M.S. in Computer Science, Stanford University (1984)
• B.S. in Computer Engineering & Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan (1982)

Research:
Hou develops algorithms for complex systems including multi-robot coordination, smart grids, and cybersecurity. His pedagogical innovations include boot camps for mathematics education.

Publications:
His interdisciplinary work integrates computational methods with engineering challenges, emphasizing practical implementations in industrial and educational contexts.