About
Dr. Michael French holds the title of Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at The University of Akron. He joined UA in 2010 after prior industry experience at Goodyear Aerospace Corporation and The Timken Company. His research focuses on embedded systems, sensor systems, signal processing, and machinery health monitoring. Dr. French has secured three U.S. patents and authored multiple publications.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Ohio State University (1985)
- M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Ohio State University (1981)
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Ohio University (1977)
His teaching responsibilities include courses such as Basic Electrical Engineering, Circuits Labs, and Embedded Systems Interfacing. His work bridges academic research and industrial applications, leveraging his industry background to inform his academic contributions.
No specific scientific awards are listed, though his patents reflect significant technical contributions. No advising or grant details are provided in the text. His office is located in ASEC South 457, with associated labs in ASEC South 262 and 460.