Michael Kozhevnikov

Dr. Michael Kozhevnikov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering at Norfolk State University. He holds B.Sc./M.Sc. degrees in physics and engineering from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, and second M.Sc./Ph.D. in physics from Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. His postdoctoral research included positions at Harvard University and the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has industry experience at Bell Laboratories and Lenterra. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, Virtual Reality in Education, Photonics, and Engineering Pedagogy. He is a member of IEEE Photonics Society, MRS, and SPIE. His over 30 publications include works on immersive learning environments, fiber optics, and optical sensor technologies.

His recent articles emphasize integrating virtual reality into engineering education, such as VR-based labs for photonics and studies on spatial immersion in learning. Earlier work includes innovations in optical switches and micro-sensor concepts. Despite no explicit awards listed, his prolific publications and industry roles highlight his contributions to photonics and educational technology. His advising record is not detailed here.