Jacob Gunther

Jacob Gunther is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Utah State University's College of Engineering. He specializes in signal processing, statistical signal processing, and communication theory, with applications in transportation systems, SAR navigation, and adaptive filtering.

• PhD, Electrical Engineering, Brigham Young University, 1998
• MS, Electrical Engineering, Brigham Young University, 1994
• BS, Electrical Engineering, Brigham Young University, 1994

Gunther's research spans signal processing for electric bus charging optimization, GPS-denied navigation using SAR, and advanced filtering techniques. His work includes hyperspectral imagery unmixing, communication systems, and sparse signal recovery.

Recent publications focus on electric bus fleet charging cost minimization, SAR-based navigation, and adaptive filtering algorithms. Notable trends include integration of optimization theory with transportation electrification and robust positioning systems.

• Teacher of the Year (2015, 2005, 2004)
• IEEE Senior Member (2011)
• Advisor of the Year (2010, 2003)
• Researcher of the Year (2004)
• Award of Merit (2010, 2007)

Gunther has mentored numerous graduate students in Electrical and Computer Engineering, including Jordan Johnson and Daniel Mortensen. His teaching includes Discrete-Time Systems and Signals and Convex Optimization, with a focus on practical signal processing applications.