Todd A. DeLong

Todd A. DeLong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Virginia's School of Engineering and Applied Science, where he has been serving since Fall 2015. His academic journey includes prior positions at Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Georgia, contributing to engineering education and research.

His research focuses on safety-critical systems, particularly in transportation applications such as rail systems. His expertise lies in the design and analysis of reliable, real-time embedded control systems where failure can have catastrophic consequences. This work intersects with disciplines including control theory, systems engineering, and software reliability.

Professional Affiliations:

• Member, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
• Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Dr. DeLong previously conducted research at the Center for Safety-Critical Systems at the University of Virginia, where he contributed to advancing methodologies for verifying and validating safety-critical software and systems in industrial applications. While no formal advisees or funded grants are listed in the available text, his role implies active engagement in student mentoring and research supervision within his domain.

He is involved with laboratory or research initiatives related to safety-critical and embedded systems, likely collaborating with interdisciplinary teams focused on transportation infrastructure resilience and automation. His work supports the development of robust engineering solutions for high-assurance environments.