NEAL SKINNER

Neal Skinner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), part of the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. He holds multiple engineering degrees, including a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from UT Dallas (2006), an M.E. and B.S. in Nuclear Engineering from Texas A&M University, and earlier degrees in Electrical Engineering from UT Dallas.

His research focuses on optical and fiber optic sensors for harsh environments, computational electromagnetics, and finite difference time domain (FDTD) methods. He has contributed to the design of downhole tools and mechanical/environmental equipment testing. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas, licensed in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.

Dr. Skinner has authored/co-authored 17 technical papers and holds over 100 U.S. patents. No specific awards or grants are mentioned in the provided text.