Gary Brooking

Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and Chair of the Applied Engineering Department at Wichita State University. He holds a BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University, an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University, and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Virginia. His career spans academia and industry roles in Zimbabwe and the U.S., including leadership in establishing engineering programs and fostering industry collaboration.

• BSc (Hons), Cape Town University
• MSc, Clemson University
• PhD, University of Virginia

Research interests focus on applied engineering disciplines, entrepreneurship in education, and bridging academic-industry gaps. He revived a master’s program in Zimbabwe and co-founded student-led companies at Wichita State. Notable contributions include directing the Applied Computing certificate program and developing clinical-focused biomedical engineering projects.

While no scientific awards are listed, his work emphasizes practical innovation and educational outreach. Advising highlights include sponsored student projects leading to two startup companies. He previously led the Electronics and Computer Engineering Department in Zimbabwe and held roles in private information systems firms.

Labs/Teams: Founder and inaugural Director of the Applied Computing program (School of Computing).