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David P. Arnold is the George Kirkland Engineering Leadership Professor and Associate Chair for Faculty Affairs in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida. He also serves as the Director of the Florida Semiconductor Institute and is a member of the Interdisciplinary Microsystems Group (IMG). His research focuses on magnetic materials, microsystems, and energy systems, with notable contributions in wireless power transmission, nanocomposites, and MEMS devices. Arnold holds degrees from the University of Florida (B.S., M.S.) and Georgia Tech (Ph.D.).
He has led significant projects, including the NSF IoT4Ag Engineering Research Center for smart agriculture and advanced magnetic materials for millimeter-wave applications. His work spans academic leadership, with recognitions like the PECASE (2008) and DARPA Young Faculty Award (2009).
Research interests include magnetic microdiscs for pathogen detection, electrodynamic wireless power systems, and high-performance CoPt magnets. His group collaborates on innovations like miniaturized antennas and energy-efficient sensors. Arnold has advised numerous students, many of whom have won awards for their contributions in MEMS, materials science, and biomedical applications.
Awards include the HWCOE Leadership Award (2024), Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, and multiple teaching/service distinctions. His labs and teams emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to address challenges in energy, healthcare, and precision agriculture.
