Richard Martin

Richard Martin is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Delaware. He holds a B.S. in Physics from Millersville University and advanced degrees (M.B.A., M.S.E.E., Ph.D.) from UD. His doctoral research at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) focused on photonic devices under a NASA fellowship. With over 25 years of industrial experience, he specializes in low-noise amplifier circuits, photonics-based sensors, and embedded systems design. He transitioned to full-time faculty in 2017, teaching courses on microcontroller systems, analog circuits, and IoT devices. He also serves as an affiliated faculty member at UD’s Horn Entrepreneurship Program and as CTO of Resonate Forward LLC, a startup developing wearable devices for Parkinson’s Disease therapy.

Education:

• B.S., Physics, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
• M.B.A., University of Delaware
• M.S.E.E., University of Delaware
• Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of Delaware

Research Interests: Dr. Martin’s work spans millimeter-wave imaging systems, optically enabled sensors, embedded systems, and IoT device development. His recent projects include video-rate passive millimeter-wave imagers for degraded visual environment mitigation and polarization-sensitive imaging sensors. His research emphasizes practical applications in fields like aerospace, medical technology, and defense.

Advising & Industry Engagement: As CTO of Resonate Forward LLC, he leads development of wearable therapeutic devices. His career includes roles at W.L. Gore & Associates and technology startups, reflecting a strong focus on bridging academic research with industrial innovation.

Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Horn Entrepreneurship Program, he collaborates on tech startups and entrepreneurship education. His research leverages advanced fabrication techniques in multilayer substrates (e.g., LCP) and optical upconversion methodologies for imaging systems.