Ed Schlesinger

Ed Schlesinger serves as the Benjamin T. Rome Dean of the Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University and holds a professorship in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He has spearheaded major initiatives such as the Data Science and AI Institute, the Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute, and the Johns Hopkins Institute for Assured Autonomy. His leadership focuses on enhancing educational programs, translational research, and interdisciplinary partnerships. Schlesinger earned a BSc in Physics from the University of Toronto and MS/PhD in Applied Physics from Caltech.

He has published over 250 articles and holds 13 patents, with research spanning data storage systems, autonomous systems, and energy innovation. Awards include the 2024 Singapore Public Service Medal and Fellowships from IEEE and SPIE. His advisory roles include the National Research Foundation of Singapore and the Governor’s Workgroup on Science & Technology in Maryland.

Key initiatives include expanding the Doctor of Engineering program and forming cross-disciplinary departments like Environmental Health and Engineering. He champions AI-driven education reforms and fosters collaboration through programs like SURPASS with the Applied Physics Laboratory.