Kathleen Kramer

Kathleen Kramer is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of San Diego (USD), specializing in multi-sensor data fusion, intelligent systems, and neural/fuzzy systems. She holds a BS in Electrical Engineering (magna cum laude) from Loyola Marymount University, and MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering from California Institute of Technology. Her professional roles include serving on ABET's Engineering Accreditation Commission, IEEE's Board of Governors for the Aerospace Electronics Society, and leadership in the San Diego IEEE Chapter.

Dr. Kramer's research focuses on advanced tracking systems, autonomous navigation, and cybersecurity in avionics. She has published over 100 papers, including work on Kalman filters, unmanned systems navigation, and cyber threat analysis. Notable recognitions include an ATHENA Pinnacle Award nomination and leadership awards from IEEE/SWE. She actively contributes to engineering education through USD's electrical engineering senior design program and outreach initiatives like FIRST Robotics.

Her service includes advising USD's Tau Beta Pi chapter and supporting veteran engineering education. Research collaborations span industries like ViaSat and Bell Communications Research, emphasizing practical applications of theoretical frameworks in aerospace and robotics.