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Derek Wright is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, serving as Director of Mechatronics Engineering and faculty advisor for the Waterloo Aerial Robotics Group. His research focuses on Digital ICs (especially neuromorphic hardware and spiking neural networks), Medical Imaging Physics, and Multidomain Modeling & Simulation, with an emphasis on commercialization. He holds a Doctorate in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering from the University of Toronto (2010) and degrees from the University of Waterloo (MASc 2005, BASc 2003).
- Education:
- PhD, Electrical & Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto (2010)
- MASc, Electrical Engineering, University of Waterloo (2005)
- BASc, Electrical Engineering, University of Waterloo (2003)
Research interests include neuromorphic hardware design, VLSI innovation, and multidisciplinary simulation techniques. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in electronics and biomedical systems. Notable contributions include low-power flip-flop designs, SRAM dosimeters for radiation characterization, and mechatronics modeling.
His teaching portfolio includes courses like ECE 140 (Linear Circuits), MTE 481/482 (Mechatronics Projects), and PD19 (Workplace Success Tactics). He has received the 2017 Faculty of Engineering Teaching Award for his pedagogical innovations in engineering education.
Dr. Wright advises the Waterloo Aerial Robotics Group and oversees the Mechatronics Engineering program. He actively engages in curriculum development and student-driven projects, emphasizing hands-on learning through hackathons and design competitions.
