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Kevin Oye is a Professor of the Practice and Executive Director of the Tufts Gordon Institute, part of the School of Engineering at Tufts University. He also serves as Director of the M.S. in Innovation and Management (MSIM) Program. With over 35 years of industry experience, he previously held leadership roles at Sycamore Networks, Inc. and AT&T Bell Laboratories. He mentors startups through EforAll and advises corporations.
Education:
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University (1980)
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Tufts University (1979, Summa Cum Laude)
Research & Professional Interests: Kevin specializes in innovation management, entrepreneurship education, product development strategies, and corporate strategy. His work integrates technical expertise with business leadership, particularly in optical networking and disaster recovery systems. He actively contributes to initiatives like the NSF I-Corp Node and the Tufts Institute of the Environment.
Professional Distinctions:
- Recipient of Outstanding Faculty Contribution to Graduate Studies (2017–2018)
- Patent holder in telecommunication systems, including optical network and switching technologies
Teaching & Advising: Kevin teaches courses such as Innovation and Tech Strategy, New Product Innovation, and Capstone Innovation and Leadership. He has advised over 60 courses since 2021, focusing on graduate-level programs. While no formal advisees/students are listed, his mentorship extends to startups and entrepreneurship accelerators.
Labs/Teams: Leading the Gordon Institute, he oversees interdisciplinary initiatives in innovation and management education. Engaged with the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO) and the Tufts Institute of the Environment (TIE).
