Vincent G. Harris

Vincent G. Harris is a University Distinguished Professor and William Lincoln Smith Chair Professor at Northeastern University’s College of Engineering, holding a primary appointment in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and affiliations in Chemical Engineering and the Cross-College Magnetics Center. His research focuses on functional materials for high-frequency applications, including sensors, radar, communication systems, nanotechnology, power electronics, and medical diagnostics/therapeutics.

Education:

• BSc, Mechanical Engineering, U.S. Coast Guard Academy (1980–1983)
• BSc, Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University (1984–1985)
• MSc, Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University (1986–1988)
• PhD, Electronic Materials, Northeastern University (1989–1990)
• MSc, Engineering Management, University of Maryland (1995)
• MEng, Executive Technology Management, University of Pennsylvania (2003)

His research explores material interfaces in hexaferrites, wide-bandgap heterostructures, and advanced magnetic materials for defense and civilian applications. He leads the Kostas Research Institute as Director and has secured major grants including a $3.97M ONR award for Navy power systems. Notable achievements include the ACS W. David Kingery Award (2023), multiple fellowships in prestigious academies, and over 100 patents.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2023 Stanford Top 2% Cited Scientist
• National Academy of Inventors Fellow (2022)
• NAI Innovation Impact Award (2025)

Grants & Labs:

• Principal Investigator: ONR, Raytheon Corp., Army Research Office
• Led $3.97M project for Navy ship power management (2024)
• Director, Kostas Research Institute