Jerry Gibson

Dr. Jerry D. Gibson is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). He holds a PhD and MS from Southern Methodist University and a BS from the University of Texas. His research focuses on data/speech/image/video compression, wireless communications, information theory, and digital signal processing. He leads the ViVoNets Lab in Harold Frank Hall.

Education:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Southern Methodist University
• MS in Electrical Engineering, Southern Methodist University
• BS in Electrical Engineering, University of Texas

Research Interests: Dr. Gibson’s work spans foundational and applied topics in communications and signal processing, including predictive coding, rate distortion theory, and multimedia transmission over networks. His research emphasizes practical implementations for emergency communication systems and high-efficiency codecs.

Awards and Recognition:

• IEEE Signal Processing Society Paper Award
• IEEE Medal of Honor Selection Committee
• Member of the National Academy of Engineering
• Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Advising & Grants: While specific student names are not listed, Dr. Gibson has advised numerous graduate students in communications and signal processing. His work has been supported by grants from the NSF Science and Technology Center for Science of Information.

Labs & Teams: The ViVoNets Lab focuses on video and voice networking, developing low-complexity coding schemes for UAVs and first responders. Collaborations include cross-disciplinary projects in 3D video communication and emergency communication systems.