Ronald F. DeMara

Ronald F. DeMara is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Central Florida's College of Engineering and Computer Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of Southern California (1992). His research focuses on adaptive hardware systems, energy-efficient computing architectures, and educational innovations in STEM fields.

Current research explores machine learning accelerators, hardware security, and reconfigurable computing fabrics. He leads projects on adaptive rate/resolution designs for spectral signal acquisition and probabilistic spin logic for low-energy computing.

DeMara's publication trends focus on hardware-software co-design, educational technology innovations, and emerging memory technologies. Recent work integrates AI/ML techniques with hardware optimization for applications ranging from cybersecurity education to efficient neural network implementations.

Honors include:

• Online Learning Consortium Effective Practice Award (2018)
• IEEE Outstanding Engineering Educator (2008)
• Multiple Teaching Incentive and Research Incentive Awards

He directs educational initiatives including the Digitally-Mediated Team Learning project and Digitizing STEM Assessments program, securing funding from NSF, Semiconductor Research Corporation, and technology grants.