Ilan Ben-Yaacov

Ilan Ben-Yaacov is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), and serves as the Associate Dean for Online Education. His roles include overseeing the Electrical Engineering Senior Capstone Projects Program.

Education:

• PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, UCSB
• MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering, UCSB
• BS in Physics, UCSB

Research & Teaching Interests: Focuses on Product Design, Project Management, Embedded Systems, Semiconductor Device Physics, Power Electronics, and Intellectual Property strategies. Engages in advancing Semiconductor Electronics and Optoelectronics through academic and applied projects.

Advising & Programs: Leads the Senior Capstone Projects Program, emphasizing real-world engineering solutions. No specific grants or awards are listed, but contributions to curriculum development and online education are notable.

Labs/Teams: Oversees capstone project teams in the ECE Department, fostering collaboration between students and industry partners.