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Cory Beard is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Trevecca Nazarene University's School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kansas and previously served as a professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. His research focuses on wireless communication networks, AI-driven communication optimization, resilient power systems, and air traffic control survivability. He has authored over 90 peer-reviewed papers (1,700+ citations) and co-authored the textbook Wireless Communication Networks and Systems (Pearson Prentice Hall, 2016).
- Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Kansas
- Past Roles: Professor at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Research interests include modeling disaster-resilient networks, AI applications in signal demodulation and handover optimization, and survivability control in critical infrastructure. His work has been supported by the NSF CAREER award and industry partnerships with telecommunications firms and the FAA.
Publications highlight advancements in network slicing, emergency vehicle communication systems, and disaster recovery modeling. He has also contributed to ABET accreditation efforts and received multiple teaching and mentoring awards.
- Grants/Awards: NSF CAREER Award, Industry Collaborations
- Labs/Teams: Research group focused on disaster communication systems and AI-driven network optimization
