Rob Rowlands

Rob Rowlands is a Volunteer Professor in the Department of Engineering at Sonoma State University, affiliated with the College of Science, Technology and Business. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the University of Canterbury (1971). With over four decades of professional experience, he spent 22 years as a Transmission Engineer at the NZ Post Office, followed by 21 years in Business Development and sales of communications test equipment at HP and Agilent in the SF Bay Area. Currently semi-retired, he continues part-time sales work for Gap Wireless. He is a life member of IEEE.

Education:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand (1971)

Research & Professional Background: His career spans telecommunications engineering, business development in tech, and test equipment sales. His expertise lies at the intersection of engineering practice and industry applications, particularly in communications technology and business strategy.

Awards/Grants: No awards or grants listed. His contributions are primarily professional and industry-focused.

Advising/Teaching: No formal advisees or grants mentioned. His role at SSU emphasizes volunteer engagement and industry insights.

Labs/Teams: No specific labs or teams affiliated with his current role are noted.