Mark C. Johnson

Mark C. Johnson is a Senior Lecturer at the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, West Lafayette. He serves as Director of Instructional Laboratories and Associate Director for Design - Semiconductor Degree Program, overseeing laboratory infrastructure, CAD software administration, and curriculum development for courses like ECE337, ECE437, and ECE364.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (1998), Purdue University
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering (1991), Wichita State University
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering (1983), Purdue University - Calumet

His research focuses on electrical and computer engineering laboratory curriculum innovation, digital systems design, and CAD for VLSI. Over 15 recent publications highlight his work in SoC prototyping, low-power circuit design, and educational technology, spanning projects like FPGA filter optimization, dual-core processor experiments, and active learning strategies.

Leadership Roles:

• Proceedings Chair (2003), MSE
• Program Chair (2005), MSE
• General Chair (2007), MSE
• Steering Committee Member, MSE & European Workshop on Microelectronics Education
• Chair, ECE Instructional Innovation Group (2004-2012)
• Secretary/Webmaster, ASEE Illinois/Indiana Section (2002-2011)

He directs the ECE437 Computer Architecture Prototyping Lab and System on Chip Extension Technologies (SoCET) team, and co-advises the STARS semiconductor readiness program. Outside academia, he is an organist at Faith Presbyterian Church and composes keyboard music.