Brian Thomas

After spending almost a decade working as an electrical engineer in the cellular telephone industry, I joined Baylor University’s Engineering Department in 2001. I teach the freshmen-level introductory classes, electric circuits, and engineering design.

Biographical Information for Brian Thomas

MICROWAVE DESIGN ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory
June and July 2002, Green Bank, West Virginia

Remec Wacom
February 1999 – August 2001, Waco, Texas

L3 Communications Narda Microwave West
October 1995 – February 1999, Sacramento, California

Microwave Networks Incorporated
July 1992 – September 1995, Houston, Texas

Representative Designs Included the Following:

· Five-port multiplexer to divide 26-40 GHz into four, approximately equal bands

· Class A power amplifier at 2 GHz, 8 Watts, 50 dB gain

· High peak power (10kW) combline duplexer for cellular basestations (900 MHz)

· High peak power (1.8 kW) isolator-filter for harsh environment application (missile)

· Basestation booster amplifier/combiner for cellular/PCS coverage enhancement consisting of the following: RF power amplifiers, high power hybrid combiner, duplexer, and power supplies, integrated heat sinking and cooling fans.

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EDUCATION

Master of Electrical Engineering
August 1992, University of Houston

Concentrated study in electromagnetics.

Key courses included:

· Microwave Engineering

· Antenna Engineering

· Numeric Methods in Electromagnetics

· Graduate level Electromagnetics

Post-baccalaureate work in Electrical Engineering
Spring 1990
Rice University, Ten semester hours.

Bachelor of Science
December 1989
Stephen F. Austin State University,

Major: Physics, Minor: Mathematics

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Baylor University, School of Engineering and Computer Science

Title: Lecturer

September 2001 through present.

Courses Taught: Introduction to Engineering, Introduction to Engineering Analysis, Electric Circuits, Engineering Design I, Electronics I Lab

Award: Voted 2002/2003 “Distinguished Professor” by SWE student chapter for “dedication to students.