Troy Nagle

Dr. Troy Nagle is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University (NC State). He holds an M.D. from the University of Miami (1981) and multiple degrees in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University and the University of Alabama. His research focuses on biomedical sensors, medical devices, and machine olfaction. He has authored influential books like Handbook of Machine Olfaction and contributed to IEEE standards development.

• Education:
• M.D., University of Miami, 1981
• Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Auburn University, 1968
• Master's & Bachelor's, Electrical Engineering, University of Alabama, 1964–1966
• Research Interests:
• Biomedical sensor design
• Machine olfaction systems
• Environmental odor analysis

His awards include the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal (2008), IEEE TAB Hall of Honor (2019), and IEEE President (1994). He has led IEEE initiatives, including as Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Sensors Journal (2003–2009). His recent work explores sucralose’s role in SARS-CoV-2 severity and E-nose standardization for health complaints.

Dr. Nagle’s grants and advisement span biomedical engineering and sensor innovation. He collaborates with industry on automotive air quality and medical device development, leading NC State’s iBionics Lab. His contributions bridge electrical engineering with healthcare and environmental monitoring.