Ricardo Saad

Ricardo Saad is a Senior Lecturer III in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Texas at Dallas, a position he has held since 2001. He previously served as a Lecturer at the same institution in 2000 and was an Adjunct Professor at Cordoba National University from 1995 to 2000. His academic journey includes research and teaching roles at the University of Toronto, State University of Campinas, and Cordoba National University.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Toronto, 1996
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, State University of Campinas, 1989
• Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Cordoba National University, 1986

His research interests span Electrical Engineering, Sensor Systems, Tactile and Proximity Sensing, Photoelastic Sensors, Microwave Engineering, and Instrumentation. His scholarly work emphasizes the development and analysis of tactile and proximity sensors for robotics, force recovery methods, and microwave distortion generation with suppression capabilities. These topics reflect a deep integration of signal processing, sensor design, and applied physics.

The publications highlight consistent contributions in sensor instrumentation and microwave systems between 1995 and 1999, with a focus on experimental and numerical methods for solving inverse problems in tactile and optical sensing. His work bridges robotics, measurement systems, and electronic design, showing a strong applied research trajectory.

Scientific Awards:

• Alcatel 1680 Optical Gateway Manager Achievement Award (2000)
• Harmonic Lightwaves Research Development Award (1997)
• Harmonic Lightwaves Project Leadership Award (1997)
• ECE Department Scholarships, University of Toronto (1994–1995)
• V. C. Smith Fellowship in EE, University of Toronto (1993)
• University of Toronto Open Fellowships (1992–1993, 1990–1991)
• CNPq and CAPES Scholarships (Brazilian Government)
• First Place in 1986 Deans List, Cordoba National University
• EBAI Fellowship (Argentina)

Ricardo Saad has contributed extensively as an educator and researcher. He has advised no publicly listed students, and there is no mention of grants or funded projects. His professional appointments include teaching and research roles across institutions in North and South America, reflecting a global academic footprint. He has not led any named labs or research teams, based on available information.