John T MacDonald

Dr. John T. MacDonald is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Evansville, part of the College of Engineering and Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Illinois Institute of Technology, 2008) and a BS in General Engineering (Harvey Mudd College, 1985). His research focuses on wireless communication systems, robust networks, and embedded control systems, with notable contributions to medical imaging, spectrum management, and satellite communications. Dr. MacDonald is a Licensed Professional Engineer and Senior Member of the IEEE, with 30+ years of industry experience in electronics design, software engineering (e.g., Motorola Solutions, Emerson Corp), and academia (DeVry University, College of Lake County).

His publications emphasize interdisciplinary applications of electrical engineering, including biomedical imaging techniques, cognitive radio technologies, and GPS signal processing. Notable work includes Bayesian super-resolution imaging methods and dynamic spectrum allocation strategies for TV transitions. Dr. MacDonald has collaborated on projects involving military communication systems and field-based spectrum analysis in Chicago.

While no advisees are listed, his career bridges academia and industry, with experience in automotive, medical electronics, and telecommunications sectors. He has contributed to advancing wireless network robustness and embedded systems design through both research and teaching roles.