Bruce Harvey

Bruce Harvey, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the Florida A&M University – Florida State University Joint College of Engineering in Tallahassee, Florida. He holds a B.E.E. from Auburn University (1984), M.S.E.E. from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (1987), and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (1991). His research focuses on wireless communication systems, spread-spectrum communications, real-time digital signal processing, and lightning surge protection for critical infrastructure. Currently, he leads projects for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to enhance telemetered traffic monitoring systems and assess lightning damage to intelligent transportation systems (ITS).

• Education:
• B.E.E. (Co-op, Highest Honor), Auburn University, 1984
• M.S.E.E., University of Alabama in Huntsville, 1987
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Georgia Tech, 1991
• Professional Affiliations:
• IEEE Communications & Education Societies
• American Society of Engineering Educators
• Tau Beta Pi & Eta Kappa Nu
• Service Roles:
• Associate Chair of ECE Department (2004–2010, 2013–present)
• Chair of IEEE Tallahassee Area Section (2003–2004)
• Advisor for IEEE Student Branch since 1998

His research spans telecommunications infrastructure resilience, sensor technology for traffic systems, and pedagogical innovations in engineering education. Recent work includes analyzing lightning-induced surges in ITS equipment and developing robust telemetered data collection methods.