Gregory Kyle Turner

Gregory Kyle Turner is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Electrical Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). His academic career is complemented by extensive industry experience in embedded systems and electronics design, including roles at Texas Instruments, National Semiconductor, and Motorola. He holds a PhD, MS, and BA in Electrical Engineering from UTA.

Research focuses on microgrid control systems, battery management, and UAV materials. Notable projects include federal-funded work on bacterial cellulose-based UAV materials and industry collaborations with Raytheon and Elbit Systems. Teaching spans foundational courses like EE Freshman Practicum and advanced topics such as Real-Time DSP and Embedded Systems Programming.

Service roles include Department Committee Chair for NTT Faculty Hiring and membership in IEEE Power & Energy Society. His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical applications in power systems and electronics design.