Fred Beyette

Fred Beyette, Ph.D., is a Professor and Founding Chair of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Georgia College of Engineering. His research focuses on developing point-of-care medical devices for neurologic emergencies, including stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI), resulting in 12 patent applications. He has trained 55 graduate students and mentored over 125 undergraduates in research and design.

Before joining UGA in 2017, Beyette held roles as a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computing Systems at the University of Cincinnati, serving as Associate Department Head and Graduate Program Coordinator. He earned all three degrees in Electrical Engineering from Colorado State University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Sheffield.

His research spans biomedical sensor development, wearable health monitoring systems, and adaptive machine learning for medical diagnostics. Recent work includes EEG-based fatigue detection systems, anomaly detection in power grids, and optimization of online laboratory instruction during the pandemic.

Publications highlight advancements in brain-computer interfaces (BCI), lightweight neural networks for P300 detection, and pedagogical strategies for remote engineering education. Beyette’s lab focuses on translating engineering innovations into clinical and industrial applications through interdisciplinary collaboration.