George Drouant

George Drouant serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Systems Engineering Tech at Oregon Institute of Technology's Klamath Falls campus. With over 25 years of industry experience at Lockheed Martin, Jacobs Engineering, LSU Health Science Center, and Tulane Medical School, he brings substantial practical expertise to his academic role. He holds a license as a Professional Engineer in Electrical Engineering and is actively pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of New Orleans.

Education:

• M.S. Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of New Orleans
• M.S. Biomedical Engineering, Tulane University
• M.E. Electrical Engineering, Tulane University
• B.S. Engineering Science, University of New Orleans
• Pursuing Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of New Orleans

Dr. Drouant's research spans biomedical engineering, signal processing, and electrical engineering with a current focus on sperm whale echolocation click analysis in the Gulf of Mexico. His work integrates advanced signal processing techniques with marine biology to study cetacean behavior and environmental impacts. Historically, he made significant contributions to cancer therapy through somatostatin analog development and radiolabeled peptide applications, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary expertise across engineering and medical domains.

Publication analysis reveals a distinct evolution from biomedical/nuclear medicine research (1990s-2000s) to contemporary marine bioacoustics. Early work centered on radiolabeled somatostatin analogs for targeted cancer therapy and nondestructive industrial testing, while recent publications focus on acoustic measurement of sperm whale populations near oil spill sites. This trajectory highlights his adaptability in applying engineering principles to diverse biological systems, with increasing emphasis on environmental monitoring applications.

Patents held by Dr. Drouant include U.S. Patent 6,465,613 for hydrophilic somatostatin analogs, U.S. Patent 8,618,933 for wireless sensor monitoring, and U.S. Patent 8,401,802 for piezoelectric sensor health diagnostics. He teaches Instrumentation, Assembly Language, Embedded Sensor Interfacing, and Embedded C courses. No information is available regarding graduate students advised or specific research grants secured.