Dr. Mahmood Azimi-Sadjadi is a full Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Colorado State University (CSU), affiliated with the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. He leads the Digital Signal/Image Processing Laboratory , focusing on advanced signal processing, machine learning, and underwater acoustics research. His work spans sonar systems, distributed sensor networks, and remote sensing applications. Educational Background: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Tehran (1977) M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Imperial College of Science and Technology, University of London (1978, 1982) Research Focus: His research emphasizes statistical signal/image processing, machine learning, and underwater target detection/classification using sonar. He has pioneered methods like manifold-based UXO classification and Bayesian occupancy grids. His lab develops both theoretical frameworks (e.g., canonical correlation analysis) and applied systems (e.g., acoustic tomography). Recent Publications Trends: Recent work includes adaptive machine learning for underwater UXO classification, wildfire prediction via satellite data, and autonomous systems navigation. His publications blend signal processing fundamentals with cutting-edge AI techniques. Awards & Affiliations: 1999 Abell Faculty Teaching Award (College of Engineering) Fellow of CIRA (Center for Information and Remote Sensing Research) Member of IEEE (Life Member) and IEEE Neural Network Society Advising & Labs: Directs the Digital Signal/Image Processing Lab, which collaborates on projects like acoustic source localization and sensor network optimization. His research has been supported by grants from agencies like SERDP (e.g., MR-2416 project).









