Otsebele E. Nare

Dr. Otsebele E. Nare is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Hampton University, located in the School of Engineering, Architecture and Aviation. He holds positions as Interim Department Chair, Program Director, and Principal Investigator for various initiatives. His expertise spans Integrative STEM Education, System Level Synthesis, Multiobjective Optimization, and Energy Systems. Nare received his B.S., M.Eng., and D.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from Morgan State University. He is an active member of ASEE, IEEE, ITEEA, and Tau Beta Pi.

Research focuses on improving STEM education through collaborative online instruction, engineering ethics integration, and multi-objective optimization applications. Recent work includes pandemic impact analysis on ECE programs and multi-university collaboration models. His 2019 E. L. Hamm Teaching Award reflects dedication to pedagogical innovation.

Career contributions include advising on STEM pipeline initiatives and leading experiment-centric pedagogy projects across 13 HBCUs. Collaborations involve diverse stakeholders from industry and academia, emphasizing practical skill development for underrepresented students. Current activities include advancing energy systems research and interdisciplinary curriculum design.