Dinesh Rajan

Dinesh Rajan is the Cecil H. Green Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Lyle School of Engineering, Southern Methodist University (SMU). He currently serves as the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Curriculum Innovation and previously chaired the ECE department for over 10 years.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University
• M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University
• B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

Research Interests:

Dinesh Rajan's research spans wireless networking, information theory, and 3D computational imaging. His work includes probabilistic modeling of motion blur in depth maps, location-specific analysis for vehicular systems, mobile beamforming, and smartphone-based structural health monitoring. His recent work integrates advanced signal processing with real-world applications in transportation and infrastructure.

Scientific Awards:

• NSF CAREER Award
• Fulbright Specialist
• Golden Mustang Teaching Award (SMU Internal)
• Senior Ford Research Award (SMU Internal)

Advising & Curriculum Leadership:

As Associate Dean, Rajan leads initiatives in curriculum innovation and faculty development. His leadership in the ECE department for over a decade reflects his commitment to academic excellence and student success. His research group has contributed to cutting-edge projects in wireless systems and imaging technologies.