Eva Cosoroaba

Eva Cosoroaba is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Vermont, serving as the Undergraduate Program Coordinator for Electrical and Computer Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Dallas and a BSEE from Universitatea Politehnica Timisoara. Her work focuses on inclusive engineering education, emphasizing student motivation and belonging in STEM. She has been recognized with the 2021 IEEE Green Mountain Chapter Faculty of the Year Award and multiple nominations for the Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award.

Eva teaches courses including EE 1100 (EE Principles and Design), EE 2145 (Electrical Engineering Concepts), EE 2175 (Electrical Circuits & Sensors), and EE 3320 (Power Electronics). Her research explores pedagogical strategies to support underrepresented groups in engineering while maintaining a technical focus on magnetohydrodynamics, power systems, and electromechanical design. She advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration between mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines.

• Education: Ph.D. (2017, UT Dallas), BSEE (2013, Timisoara Polytechnic)
• Key Expertise: Inclusive curriculum design, student engagement, renewable energy systems, and motor design optimization
• Awards: 2021 IEEE Faculty of the Year, 2022 Kroepsch-Maurice Nominee

Eva’s professional development philosophy integrates technical mastery with human-centered teaching practices. Outside academia, she channels creativity into sewing and quilting, reflecting her blend of analytical and artistic interests.