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Ed Schlesinger serves as the Benjamin T. Rome Dean of the Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University and holds an adjunct professorship in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He leads initiatives to expand the school’s educational and research impact, including translational partnerships and programs addressing societal challenges. His academic career includes roles as a professor and department head at Carnegie Mellon University, where he directed research centers like the Data Storage Systems Center.
Education:
- BSc in Physics, University of Toronto
- MS in Applied Physics, California Institute of Technology
- PhD in Applied Physics, California Institute of Technology
Research & Leadership: Schlesinger has driven interdisciplinary efforts such as the Data Science and AI Institute, the Sustainable Energy Institute, and the Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare. His work emphasizes translational research in energy, autonomy, and healthcare. He has authored over 250 publications and holds 13 patents.
- Key initiatives: Cross-disciplinary departments (e.g., Environmental Health and Engineering), Doctor of Engineering program, and industry partnerships with APL and Innovation Works.
Awards & Service:
- 2024 Public Service Medal (Singapore)
- Member, National Research Foundation Singapore Fellowship Panel
- Former President, ECE Department Heads’ Association
Grants & Labs: Pioneered research centers at Carnegie Mellon and Johns Hopkins, including the General Motors Collaborative Research Laboratory and the DARPA MISCIC Center. Current leadership roles span university-wide institutes and state-level advisory groups.
