Wesley Lawson

Wesley Lawson is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park, affiliated with the Clark School of Engineering. He holds the title of Keystone Professor and has been on faculty since 1988. His research spans high-power microwave sources, medical devices, and STEM education. He earned B.S. degrees in Mathematics and Electrical Engineering (1980), an M.S. (1981), and Ph.D. (1985) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, plus a B.A. in Spanish (2005).

• Formerly served as Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education in ECE (2005–2011)
• Developed courses like ENEE205 (Circuits Lab) and ENEE148A (Hardware-driven C programming)
• Authored/co-authored 5 books and over 70 journal articles

Research interests include novel fast-wave microwave devices, medical technologies, and engineering education innovations. Notable contributions include gyrotron amplifiers for particle accelerators and hardware-based programming curricula for pre-service teachers. Awards include the 2024 Faculty Service Award and 1999 Robert L. Woods Award.

His lab materials include advanced circuit design projects, Raspberry Pi integration, and online learning platforms for circuits and programming. Collaborates on NSF-funded initiatives like the ENEE148A course under grant DUE-1245745.