Nicholas J. Kirsch

Nicholas J. Kirsch is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). He holds a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and M.S./Ph.D. from Drexel University. His research focuses on next-generation communication systems, wireless sensor networks, cognitive radio, and transparent antenna technologies, supported by NSF, ONR, and industry. He serves as Vice President of Finance for the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society and teaches courses like ECE 541, 603, 757/857, 920, 992, and 999.

Education: B.S. (UW-Madison, 2003), M.S. (Drexel, 2006), Ph.D. (Drexel, 2009). Early work included fiber optic modules at W.L. Gore & Associates and contributions to Drexel’s Wireless Systems Lab. Research interests span spectrum sensing, vehicular networks, and marine mammal acoustics. Collaborates on bioacoustic signal processing for dolphins and whales using EMD/VMD algorithms.

Publications highlight innovations in RF localization (e.g., phantom car attack detection), transparent antenna design, and marine mammal vocalization analysis. Active in interdisciplinary projects combining electrical engineering with environmental science. Recognized as member of IEEE, Eta Kappa Nu, and AAAS.