Joseph O'Sullivan

Joseph O'Sullivan is a Professor and Dean of the UMSL/WashU Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program, holding the Samuel C. Sachs Professorship in Electrical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. He has been with the university since 1986 and directs the Imaging Science and Engineering certificate program. His expertise spans information theory, imaging technologies, and signal processing applications in CT and optical systems.

Education:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, University of Notre Dame (1986)
• MS in Electrical Engineering, University of Notre Dame (1984)
• BS in Electrical Engineering, University of Notre Dame (1982)

Research Interests: Focuses on theoretical foundations of imaging systems, including CT imaging enhancement, optical imaging techniques, and information-theoretic approaches to image analysis. Active in hyperspectral imaging and information hiding technologies.

Recent Work Trends: Recent news highlights his contributions to graduate education awards, development of math support programs for PhD students, and leadership in seminars addressing systemic inequities in engineering education.

Awards:

• IEEE Fellow (highest distinction)
• IEEE Third Millennium Medal

Leadership & Service: Former Chair of the Faculty Senate Council (2002-2004), led major IEEE conferences (e.g., 2003 Statistical Signal Processing Workshop), and directed WashU's Electronic Systems and Signals Research Laboratory (1998-2007).

Affiliations: Cardiac Bioelectricity & Arrhythmia Center (CBAC), Imaging Science PhD Program.