Robert Dick

Robert Dick is a prominent Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan. He specializes in areas such as embedded systems, data compression, and dynamic power management. His academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree from Clarkson University in 1996, followed by a Ph.D. from Princeton University in 2002.

Professional Background

• Previous Positions: Before his current role, Dick was on the faculty at Northwestern University from 2003 to 2008 and served as a Visiting Professor at Tsinghua University in 2002.
• Industry Experience: He co-founded Stryd, Inc., a company focused on wearable electronics for athletes, where he also served as CEO.

Achievements and Honors

• Dick has received several accolades, including the NSF CAREER award and his department's Best Teacher of the Year award in 2004. His work has been recognized with awards such as the Computerworld Horizon Award in 2007 and a Best Paper Award at DATE in 2010.

Research Interests

His research encompasses:

• Embedded operating systems
• Low-power integrated circuit design
• Wireless sensor networks
• Human perception-aware computer design
• Embedded system security

Contributions to Academia

Dick has actively contributed to the academic community through roles such as:

• Technical Program Committee Co-Chair for international conferences
• Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on VLSI Systems

Robert Dick is committed to making technology accessible while addressing its negative impacts, focusing on innovative solutions that arise from deep application understanding.123