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Biography

Dr. Josh Shehan is currently an Assistant Professor with the School of Engineering and Technology at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. Prior to joining ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ in 2024, he spent more than a decade in industry and academia, where he primarily developed antenna systems for various defense and commercial applications. He also has experience in industrial automation and controls, specifically in data mining and analysis for process improvement, in-process quality inspection, and stand-alone test systems for fiber optic cable manufacturing. His research seeks to develop advanced design, manufacturing, and inspection techniques, primarily for high-frequency systems and devices. He received his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Education

• Ph D, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• BSEE, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Teaching Interests

My teaching interests include courses in electromagnetic fields and waves, communication systems, circuit analysis, and robotics and automation. Where possible, I bring my industry experience into the classroom through assignments, projects, and in-class examples based on practical, real-world applications. I also introduce students to industry-standard software and analysis tools to give them an idea of what to expect in certain fields and improve their job readiness. As the College of Engineering and Technology continues to expand, I aim to provide advanced courses in areas such as antenna theory, microwave circuit design, and sensing applications for industrial processes.

Research Interests

My research focuses on design, manufacturing, and inspection techniques for high-frequency systems and devices. Through a combination of my experience in antenna system design and automated manufacturing, I aim to address manufacturing issues that exist in high-frequency systems. I am researching in-process quality inspection and control techniques to identify issues, such as passive intermodulation (PIM), poor impedance matching, and pattern degradation, during the manufacturing process prior to full assembly. I am also investigating design techniques to enable intelligent, automated manufacturing and assembly for antenna elements and arrays, waveguide filters and phase shifters, and engineered structures and materials for lenses and radomes.