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Heidar A. Malki is a Professor of Engineering Technology and Senior Associate Dean of the Technology Division at the Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston (UH). He holds a joint appointment in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and has over three decades of academic and research experience. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1990). His roles include Department Chair (2009–present) and Associate Dean for Research (2004–2009). He is a Senior Member of IEEE and serves as an Associate Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1990)
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1985)
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1983)
Research Interests: Dr. Malki specializes in control systems, neural networks, fuzzy logic, and smart grid optimization. His work bridges academic research with industrial applications, particularly in the energy and telecommunications sectors. Notable areas include neuro-fuzzy controllers, power system dynamics, and cyber-security for critical infrastructure. He has collaborated with organizations like Southwestern Bell and the oil/gas industry on neural network applications.
Publications & Awards: With over 100 publications, Dr. Malki’s work spans journals like IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems and International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos. His awards include the Fluor Daniel Outstanding Faculty Award (2001, 2003) and recognition in Who's Who in America. He has authored textbooks on control systems and contributed to academic volumes on fuzzy logic applications.
Grants & Leadership: He secured funding for initiatives like the Houston Information Technology Workforce Certification Center and led conferences such as the 1997 IEEE International Conference on Neural Networks. His educational contributions include pioneering web-based control systems laboratories and interdisciplinary graduate programs in technology.
Labs & Teams: His research teams focus on advanced wireless sensor networks, mechatronics, and energy system optimization. Collaborations extend to NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy, emphasizing applied engineering solutions for real-world challenges.
