Robert Marshall

Associate Professor at University of Colorado Boulder

Robert Marshall is an accomplished academic and researcher currently serving as the Associate Chair for Graduate Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder. Here are some key details about his background and career:

Education and Academic Positions

Robert Marshall holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, which he completed in 2009.1 2 He also earned his M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford in 2004 and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California in 2002.1 2

His academic career at the University of Colorado Boulder includes:

Associate Chair for Graduate Studies (July 2023 - Present)1
Associate Professor (July 2022 - Present)1
Assistant Professor (August 2015 - July 2022)1 2

Prior to joining CU Boulder, Marshall held positions at Stanford University and Boston University, including:

Engineering Research Associate at Stanford University (2013-2015)1 2
Research Scientist at Boston University's Center for Space Physics (2009-2011)1 2

Research Interests and Expertise

Dr. Marshall's research focuses on:

Remote sensing and in situ studies of the atmosphere, ionosphere, and magnetosphere
Optical and radio systems design
Plasma physics
Numerical simulations
Observations and modeling of lightning and meteors2 3

His work involves using various measurement techniques, including optical, low-frequency radio, and energetic electron measurements.2 3

Awards and Recognitions

Throughout his career, Dr. Marshall has received several notable awards:

Provost's Faculty Achievement Award (2022)2
NSF CAREER Award (2021)2
JGR-Space Physics Editor's Citation for Excellence in Refereeing (2017)2
International Radio Science Union (URSI) Young Scientist Award (2011)2
National Science Foundation CEDAR/GEM Postdoctoral Fellowship (2010)2

Professional Responsibilities

As the Associate Chair for Graduate Studies, Dr. Marshall plays a crucial role in overseeing graduate education within the Aerospace Engineering Sciences department at CU Boulder. He is also affiliated with the Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR).2