Robert Adams

Robert Adams is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Kentucky. He holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech and Michigan Technological University, respectively. His academic career spans roles as Research Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech and EM Research Scientist at Science Applications International Corp.

• Ph.D., Virginia Tech, Electrical & Computer Engineering, 1998
• M.S., Virginia Tech, Electrical Engineering, 1995
• B.S., Michigan Technological University, Electrical Engineering, 1993

His research focuses on computational electromagnetics, with expertise in applied and theoretical electromagnetics, numerical methods for integral equations, and finite element analysis. His work addresses challenges in wave scattering, eddy current modeling, and nonlinear magnetic material simulations.

Dr. Adams' recent publications emphasize advancements in the Nyström method for solving augmented integral equations, Helmholtz decomposition techniques for stability, and sparse matrix factorizations. These studies highlight applications in electromagnetic scattering, hysteresis modeling, and efficient computational algorithms.

• Teachers Who Made a Difference (2007)
• ECE Department Outstanding Teaching Award (2006)
• NSF CAREER Award (2006-2011)
• R.W.P. King Paper Award (2005)
• Bradley Postdoctoral Fellowship (1999-2001)
• Bradley Fellowship (1995-1998)

His awards include prestigious NSF funding and multiple Bradley Fellowships, alongside recognition for teaching excellence. Research grants and collaborations further underscore his contributions to computational electromagnetics.