Marc Herniter

Marc Herniter is a Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. His expertise spans analog electronics, power electronics, and automotive systems. He has taught internationally and served as an expert witness in high-profile cases involving automotive and electronics industries. He advises Rose-Hulman’s NXP Cup Model-Based Design club and organizes a high school autonomous vehicle competition focused on microcontroller programming and image recognition.

Education:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1989
• BSEE and BA, Boston University, 1983

Research Interests: Herniter’s research focuses on analog electronic systems, hybrid electric vehicles, switching power supplies, high voltage instrumentation, alternative energy systems, thermionic cathodes, and model-based design. He utilizes tools like SPICE and MATLAB for system simulation.

Awards:

• Outstanding Faculty Advisor, ChallengeX Advanced Automotive Vehicle Competition

Teaching & Advising: He teaches courses in analog electronics, power electronics, and automotive systems. His advising includes the NXP Cup club and a high school competition emphasizing autonomous vehicle design.

Labs/Teams: Advises the NXP Cup Model-Based Design club and oversees the high school autonomous vehicle competition.