N. Scott Barker

Dr. N. Scott Barker is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science. He earned his B.S.E.E. from the University of Virginia (1994) and M.S.E.E./Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (1999). His research focuses on millimeter-wave/terahertz electronics, RF MEMS, and wireless communication systems. He co-founded Dominion MicroProbes Inc. to commercialize THz probe technology.

Research areas include silicon micromachined circuits, terahertz antennas, MEMS switches, and chip-to-chip interconnects. His lab pioneers heterogeneous integration techniques for GaAs/Si devices and reflectionless filter designs.

Honors include IEEE Fellow (2018), Edlich-Henderson Innovator Award (2016), and IEEE MTT-S Outstanding Young Engineer Award (2012). He has chaired IEEE MTT committees and served as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters. Dr. Barker is Co-General Chair for IMS2024.

Teaching awards include the Brown Department Teaching Excellence Award (2015). He directs research in advanced terahertz instrumentation applied to communications and sensing.