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Balu Santhanam is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Mexico. He is affiliated with the Signal Processing and Communications research groups. His academic journey includes a PhD from Georgia Institute of Technology (1998), an MS from Georgia Tech (1994), and a BS from Saint Louis University (1992).
Research interests span signal representations, ICA-SVM hybrid systems, discrete fractional Fourier analysis, and applications in SAR vibrometry. He has received notable awards, including the ECE Distinguished Teacher Award (2000, 2005) and the Lawton Ellis Award (2012). His work includes 3 U.S. patents related to signal processing and SAR imagery.
Teaching focuses on digital signal processing, probability theory, and multirate systems. His research emphasizes chirp parameter estimation, SAR-based vibration detection, and robust communication systems. Key contributions include advancements in DFRFT applications and clutter suppression techniques.
- Education: PhD (Georgia Tech, 1998), MS (Georgia Tech, 1994), BS (Saint Louis University, 1992)
- Labs/Teams: Signal Processing Group, Communications Research Team
