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Curt Schurgers is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California San Diego. His work focuses on embedded systems, wireless technologies, and underwater applications, alongside innovations in undergraduate education through active learning, project-based courses, and maker spaces. He co-directs Engineers for Exploration, a program integrating student-led engineering solutions with ecological and archaeological fieldwork.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of California Los Angeles (2002)
- Bachelor's in Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium (1997)
Research & Education Contributions: Schurgers has developed hands-on curricula for undergraduates and high school students, spearheaded maker space initiatives on campus, and supported field deployments of engineering solutions globally. His research bridges systems engineering with real-world applications in exploration and conservation.
Awards:
- 2017 Fulbright US Scholar Award for project-based teaching in the Kyrgyz Republic
Professional History: Postdoctoral associate at MIT (2002–2003), Assistant Professor at UC San Diego (2003–2011), researcher/instructor at Qualcomm Institute (2011–2017), and appointed Teaching Professor in 2017.
