Dr. Asad Azemi – Professor and Chair

Dr. Asad Azemi

Professor and Chair
Department of Computer Science and Engineering Technology

Office Location: EASC 2031
Tel: (410) 621-2961
Email: aazemi@umes.edu
LinkedIn: Dr. Asad Azemi’s Profile

 

 

Research Interests

  • Signal Processing & Estimation: Nonlinear stochastic filtering and signal/state estimation applied to communications, tracking, power systems, and bio-computing (e.g., heart arrhythmia detection).
  • Applied Artificial Intelligence & Data Science: AI-driven decision support systems, cancer detection applications, cybersecurity, and data science.
  • STEM & Applied Computing Education: Technology-enhanced learning, systems thinking, and integrating technology into engineering and computer science education.

Academic Background

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering – University of Arkansas
  • M.S. in Electrical Engineering – Loyola Marymount University
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering – University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

Courses and Teaching Areas

  • First-Year Seminar
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Intermediate Programming
  • Computer Programming for Engineers (MATLAB and C++)
  • Introductory Computer Science
  • Object-Oriented Design and Software Applications
  • Distributed-Object Computing
  • The Engineering of Complex Software Systems
  • Senior Design
  • Introduction to Engineering Analysis and Design
  • Engineering Systems Design
  • Electric Circuits
  • Electronics
  • Engineering Electronics
  • Circuits and Electronics Laboratory
  • Electric Circuits and Machines
  • Stochastic Systems (graduate)
  • Optimal Control (graduate)
  • Nonlinear Systems Analysis (graduate)
  • Systems Engineering (graduate)

Grants and Projects in the Last 5 Years

  • Enhancing Student Engagement and Retention of Underrepresented Students in STEM Programs Through Immersive Virtual Learning — PI; National Science Foundation (HBCU-UP), $1.25M, 2025–2029; undergraduate (with graduate student support)
  • Substructure Research and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Technologies for LADWP’s Water Distribution Division — PI; Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, $193K, 2025–2026; undergraduate and graduate students
  • Computer Science and Engineering Technology Laboratory Improvement — PI; Delmarva Power & Light Company (Innovation Equipment Grant), 2023–2025; undergraduate and graduate (equipment)
  • Bringing Artificial Intelligence to the Dairy Barn — PI; University of Wisconsin-Platteville (DI³ Faculty Fellowships), 2020–2022; undergraduate research
  • Design and Construction of a Survey Quadcopter — PI; Pennsylvania State University (Research Development Grant), 2019–2020; undergraduate research

Last 5 Publications

  1. Azemi, A. Teaching Programming in the Age of AI: Transforming Pedagogy Amidst Code-Generating Technologies. 55th IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Nashville, TN, 2025.
  2. Azemi, A. Enhancing Computer Programming Courses with Hardware and Simulation Projects. 55th IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Nashville, TN, 2025
  3. Azemi, A. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Systems Design Viewpoint. 54th IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Washington, DC, 2024.
  4. Azemi, A. Navigating the Dual Edges of AI in Engineering Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Societal Readiness. 54th IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Washington, DC, 2024.
  5. Azemi, A., and Ma, X. Student Team Formation Using SCRUM. Proceedings of the 53rd Frontiers in Education Conference, College Station, TX, 2023.

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

  • Senior Member of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
  • Eta Kappa Nu Association (IEEE-HKN is the international honor society of IEEE).
  • ASEE (American Society of Engineering Education)
  • CUR (The Council on Undergraduate Research)
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