Kevin M. Burke

Kevin M. Burke is an Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Professor of Teaching, and Co-Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University at Buffalo's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). He also serves as Deputy Director of the Energy Systems Integration (ESI) Laboratory. His technical expertise spans insulation systems, energy management, pulsed power, and non-thermal plasma research, with contributions to cancer cell studies through the ESI Lab. He holds a PhD (2010), MS (2004), and BS (1997) in Electrical Engineering from the University at Buffalo.

• Education:
• PhD, Electrical Engineering, University at Buffalo, 2010
• MS, Electrical Engineering, University at Buffalo, 2004
• BS, Electrical Engineering, University at Buffalo, 1997

Research focuses on dielectric phenomena, power systems reliability, and interdisciplinary applications like plasma-based medical technologies. He actively engages in STEM outreach programs such as BEAM, Tech SAVVY, and Westminster Charter School initiatives. His teaching accolades include the Tau Beta Pi Professor of the Year and CSTEP Mentor of the Year awards. Dr. Burke advises the UB IEEE PES Student Chapter and the NASA RASC-AL Robo-Ops Team, demonstrating dual commitments to academic leadership and applied research.