John K. Kimani

John K. Kimani is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University's College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His research focuses on semiconductor devices, biosensors, and hardware/software design for sensor systems. He teaches courses in embedded computing, digital design, and numerical methods. Awards include the 2020 Ruth and Joel Spira Outstanding Teacher Award and a 2020 ASEE best paper award. Professor Kimani is affiliated with professional organizations like IEEE and the American Society for Engineering Education.

Education: B.S. in Computer Engineering (Miami University, 2007), M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2009 and 2012). Professional experience includes embedded systems design for cardiac electrophysiology. His teaching portfolio includes courses like EECE2160 (Embedded Design: Robotics), EECE2310 (Digital Design & Architecture), and capstone projects. He maintains a lab with advanced equipment for electronics prototyping and testing.

• Research Interests: Biosensors, semiconductor devices, hardware-software integration
• Key Tools: Xilinx Vivado, LTspice, CADENCE PSpice, MATLAB
• Labs: Capstone Design Lab (Hayden Hall 009) with oscilloscopes, function generators, and FPGA prototyping tools