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Mark Budnik is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering. He specializes in embedded systems, automotive applications, and fostering innovation and creativity in engineering education. Before joining academia in 2006, he spent 16 years in the semiconductor industry, including a role as Engineering Director at Hitachi Semiconductor.
Prof. Budnik holds a BSEE from the University of Illinois, and MSEE and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. His research focuses on improving teaching methodologies, curriculum design, and interdisciplinary approaches to creativity. He has authored over 100 publications and has taught online courses with global reach, enrolling nearly 100,000 students from 170 countries.
His teaching awards include Disney’s Inspiring Brilliance Award and the ASEE National Outstanding Teaching Award. His work emphasizes active learning, service-learning projects, and bridging industry needs with academic curricula.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Purdue University (2006)
- MSEE, Purdue University (1999)
- BSEE, University of Illinois (1990)
- Research Interests:
- Embedded systems and automotive engineering
- Creative pedagogy and interdisciplinary education
- Nanotechnology applications in power delivery systems
- Awards:
- Disney’s inaugural Inspiring Brilliance Award
- 2019 ASEE National Outstanding Teaching Award
