Paul Rude

Paul Rude, Ph.D., served as a Professor of Electrical Engineering at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) from 1963 to 2008. He held the position of Department Chair for 18 years and played a pivotal role in establishing LMU's computer science program and its first academic computer facility. He developed the part-time Master of Science program across engineering disciplines and the Electrical Engineering Senior Design Course.

Education:

• B.S., University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
• M.S. and Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

His legacy includes advancing computer literacy campus-wide and fostering interdisciplinary education. Honored in LMU’s Wall of Fame (2003) and Faculty Hall of Fame (2017), his contributions reshaped engineering and computer science education at LMU.

Though no specific grants or labs are detailed, his work emphasized practical training and accessibility in technology education.