John Natzke

John Natzke is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at George Fox University. He joined the institution in 1995 after completing his PhD in Electrical Engineering at the University of Michigan.

• Education:
  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Milwaukee School of Engineering (1985)
  • MS in Electrical Engineering (Microwave Engineering), Marquette University
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan (1994)

His research focuses on antennas, high-frequency challenges in wireless devices, and electromagnetic radiation phenomena using numerical methods. He also explores audio electronics, digital signal processing, magnetics, and robotic systems.

At George Fox, he teaches courses in electromagnetics, microwave engineering, analog electronics, communication systems, and digital signal processing. He contributes to the engineering undergraduate research program and is affiliated with the Radiation Laboratory at the University of Michigan.

John is a member of professional societies including IEEE, Eta Kappa Nu (HKN), Sigma Xi (ΣΞ), and ASEE. Outside academia, he enjoys cross-country skiing, hiking, and gardening. His wife, Amy, is a professional violinist, and they have three children.