Jay Mendelson

Jay Mendelson is a Lecturer in the Department of Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering at the University of Colorado. He specializes in Embedded Systems Engineering, focusing on sensors, motors, IoT integration, and process control systems. His teaching includes the graduate course ECEN 5853: Embedding Sensors and Motors, and he co-created the Coursera specialization of the same name with Jim Zweighaft, integrated into the university's Online MS-EE program (course ECEA 5340).

Prior to academia, he held VP-level technology roles in process control and electrical products industries, with extensive experience in semiconductor and computer design. His expertise spans design of transmitters, process controllers, sensors (pressure/thermal/flow), valves, electrical switches, and connectors. He is recognized for advancing smart sensor implementations, touch screen integration, diagnostic algorithms, and communication protocols in industrial equipment.

No specific awards or grants are mentioned in the provided information. His professional contributions emphasize bridging industry experience with academic curriculum development in embedded systems education.