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Bonnie H. Ferri is a Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology and currently serves as the Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Faculty Development. She previously held roles as Associate Chair for Undergraduate and Graduate Affairs in ECE. Her research focuses on embedded control systems and engineering education, emphasizing hands-on learning and curriculum innovation. Dr. Ferri has led initiatives such as the TESSAL Center and the Commission on Creating the Next in Education, advocating for blended learning and mobile STEM education. She has also served in leadership roles within the IEEE Control Systems Society and organized major conferences like the 2022 American Control Conference.
Dr. Ferri holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, an M.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech. Her career includes industry experience at Honeywell before transitioning to academia. She has pioneered experimental platforms for teaching, such as portable guitar string systems and LEGO-based control modules, to enhance student engagement.
Her research spans real-time computing, control systems, and educational technology. Notable contributions include frameworks for power-aware systems and speculative thread management in digital filters. She has also developed vertically integrated project teams to create hands-on learning modules, blending theory with practical application.
- Recipient of numerous awards, including the IEEE Undergraduate Teaching Award (2017) and the NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award (1990).
- Active in educational policy, co-chairing Georgia Tech’s campus-wide commission on higher education’s future.
- Contributions to STEM education include mobile labs and blended learning strategies for large-enrollment courses.
Her work bridges engineering education and technical innovation, emphasizing accessibility and student-centered learning. Current efforts focus on deliberate educational innovation and lifelong learning frameworks to address evolving academic challenges.
