Behnam Askarian

Dr. Behnam Askarian is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at West Texas A&M University's College of Engineering, joining in Fall 2021. He holds a B.S. and first M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Shiraz University (Iran), followed by a second M.S. and Ph.D. from Texas Tech University (2020 and 2021, respectively). His research focuses on renewable energy, machine learning, biomedical engineering, IoT, and image/signal processing, with notable contributions to smartphone-based diagnostic tools for eye diseases and arrhythmia detection. He has authored two books on multimedia and learning technologies.

**Education**:

• B.S. & M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Shiraz University, Iran
• M.S. & Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Texas Tech University

**Research Highlights**:
Dr. Askarian’s work bridges engineering and healthcare, particularly in developing affordable diagnostic tools. His IoT-enabled solutions address challenges in telemedicine, such as keratoconus detection via smartphones and arrhythmia monitoring. He also explores AI-driven precision agriculture and sustainable energy systems. Two patents reflect his innovations in smartphone-integrated medical sensors.

**Teaching**:
He teaches core electrical engineering courses, including Digital Design, Wind Energy Turbines, and Linear Integrated Circuits, emphasizing hands-on learning in electronics and renewable energy.

**Labs & Collaborations**:
Affiliated with the College’s engineering research groups, including the ECORE Lab and Human-Machine Teaming Laboratory, where he contributes to interdisciplinary projects in robotics and sensor networks.