Deidra Hodges

Deidra Hodges is the ECE Department Chair and an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Florida International University. She holds a dual B.S. in Physics and Electrical Engineering from Dillard University/Columbia University, M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Florida. Her research focuses on advancing photovoltaic technologies, sustainability, and radiation detection devices through interdisciplinary collaboration. She serves as an editor for Elsevier's Materials Science in Semiconducting Processing and is affiliated with Brookhaven National Laboratory as visiting faculty.

Dr. Hodges' work emphasizes Pb-free perovskite solar cells, machine learning in material characterization, and gamma-ray detection systems. Her research bridges renewable energy innovation with nuclear materials science. She advises Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society and collaborates with IEEE, INMM, and other professional societies.

Her 15+ recent publications highlight advancements in perovskite solar cell optimization, machine learning-driven material analysis, and CdZnTe-based gamma-ray detectors. Key trends include lead-free alternatives, computational modeling, and biomedical applications of nanomaterials. She leads initiatives in sustainable energy systems and low-cost photovoltaic technologies.

Dr. Hodges' leadership extends to lab development and 3D printing innovations for biocompatible materials. Her work aligns with global sustainability goals through cross-disciplinary partnerships.