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Martin Brooke is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering. He earned his B.E. in Electrical Engineering (First Class Honors) from Auckland University, New Zealand (1981), followed by M.S. (1984) and Ph.D. (1988) degrees from the University of Southern California. His career includes positions at Georgia Institute of Technology (1988-2003) before joining Duke.
Dr. Brooke's research spans analog/RF/optoelectronic circuits, sensor interfaces, and deployable sensor systems with applications in ocean engineering and biomedical imaging. He leads innovative projects including ocean pH monitoring sensors and X Prize seafloor mapping initiatives, focusing on solving 'open-ended problems' through interdisciplinary approaches combining engineering with marine science.
His extensive publication record (160+ articles) demonstrates consistent focus on sensor technologies, integrated circuits, and engineering education. Recent works emphasize biomedical applications (cancer margin assessment), environmental monitoring (ocean sensors), and educational innovations (remote microelectronics labs), showing a trend toward multidisciplinary solutions for real-world challenges.
Awards and Honors:
- Capers and Marion McDonald Award for Teaching/Research Excellence (2022)
- Georgia Tech Outstanding Thesis Advisor Award (2003)
- IEEE Midwest Symposium Best Paper Award (1992)
- NSF Research Initiation Award (1990)
- Analog Devices Career Development Award (1988-1993)
He has graduated 23 PhD students and mentors teams for major challenges like the X Prize ocean robotics competition. His research group develops deployable sensor systems with funding from NSF, X Prize Foundation, and industry partners. Current projects include drone-based ocean floor mapping systems and advanced pH sensors for marine ecosystem monitoring.
Dr. Brooke leads the Brooke Research Group focusing on analog/RF systems and sensor integration. The team collaborates with Duke Marine Lab on ocean engineering initiatives and maintains eight U.S. patents. Future work emphasizes scalable sensor networks for environmental monitoring and biomedical diagnostics.
