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Deborah Walter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She has over eight years of industry experience in product development and research on medical imaging systems, and is the inventor or co-inventor of nine issued patents and 21 patent applications.
Education:
- PhD, Pennsylvania State University, 1999
- MSEE, Pennsylvania State University, 1994
- BS, University of Maryland, 1990
Research Interests:
Dr. Walter's research focuses on electromagnetics, medical imaging, and signal processing with particular emphasis on inverse methods and geolocation of signals. She leads student research projects studying compressed sensing for geolocation of radio sources. Her work also includes helping engineering undergraduates develop systems perspectives and improving student learning in signals and systems courses. She is involved in developing specialized computer architecture for numerically evaluating mathematical models of neural systems.
Publication Trends:
Dr. Walter's publications demonstrate a strong focus on signal processing applications for localization and wireless communications. Her work spans topics from compressed sensing for RF signal localization to spectrum utilization in cognitive radio systems. She also contributes to engineering education research, particularly in mobile hands-on STEM education approaches, showing interdisciplinary connections between her technical expertise and pedagogical innovations.
Awards & Recognition:
- Inventor or co-inventor of nine issued patents
- 21 patent applications
Advising & Service:
Dr. Walter co-advises the Climbing Club and helped establish the Rose Building Undergraduate Diversity (ROSE-BUD) program. She is also a ham radio operator (KC9WIE) with call sign KC9WIE. Her teaching interests include electromagnetics, signal processing, inverse methods, medical imaging, and hands-on engineering pedagogy, reflecting her commitment to practical, experiential learning in engineering education.
