John A. McNeill

John A. McNeill is the Bernard M. Gordon Dean of Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), where he has been since 1994. He holds a PhD in Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering from Boston University and has maintained strong industry ties through initiatives like the New England Center for Analog and Mixed Signal Design. His research focuses on mixed-signal integrated circuits, biomedical sensors, and low-power systems, including a wearable wireless sensor for pressure ulcer prevention. He has advised numerous graduate and undergraduate students on projects involving analog and digital circuit design.

McNeill’s academic journey includes a BS from Dartmouth College (1983), MS from the University of Rochester (1991), and PhD from Boston University (1994). He has received prestigious awards like the NSF CAREER Award (1997), WPI’s Chairman’s Exemplary Faculty Prize (2007), and the Eta Kappa Nu Outstanding Professor Award (multiple times). His work has resulted in six patents and over 60 peer-reviewed publications.

He leads initiatives to enhance engineering education, emphasizing project-based learning and interdisciplinary collaboration. His professional affiliations include IEEE, the American Society for Engineering Education, and the National Academy of Inventors.