James M. (Jim) Conrad, Ph.D., PE, PMP
Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, UNC Charlotte

2023

2013

2003

1993

Office:  EPIC 2254 (I've moved to the main ECE office suite);  Labs:  EPIC 2124 (research), EPIC 2130 (teaching).
Phone: 704-687-8597, Fax: 704-687-5588
Snail Mail:  UNC Charlotte, ECE Department, EPIC 2254, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
UNCC email:  jmconrad@uncc.edu
YouTube Channel:  stiquitojmconrad
Twitter: profconrad

Spring 2023 office hours:  Tuesday and Thursday, 3:00 to 4:00 pm; and when the door is open.

• Quick link to:  Classes that Dr. Conrad teaches
• Quick link to:  Embedded Systems/Digital Design educational materials (books, YouTube videos, notes, lab exercises)
• Quick link to:  Information on the UNC Charlotte MSEE in Embedded Systems
• Quick link to:  Research and topics for research students
• Quick link to:  Current and past Graduate Students
• Quick link to:  Publications and Papers
• Quick link to:  Professional Resume or Academic Resume
• Quick link to:  "Zapatabot" page - our research autonomous robotic vehicle.

• Quick link to:  Stiquito Controlled
• Quick link to:  Frequently Asked Questions (including providing recommendation letters)
• Quick link to:  Helpful links
• Quick link to:  Media info (TV interviews, Articles)
• Quick link to:  Summer Workshop for High School Teachers and Counselors
• Quick link to:  BSA Robotics Merit Badge Resources

Short Bio:

James M. Conrad, PhD, PE, PMP, is currently a professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  He also serves as the ECE Department Associate Chair for Computer Engineering and Undergraduate Director.  He received his doctorate degree in computer engineering from North Carolina State University. He served on the IEEE Board of Directors as Region 3 director for 2016-2017, and again as a director in 2020 when he also served as IEEE-USA President.  He is the author of numerous publications in the areas of embedded systems, robotics, parallel processing, and engineering education.

Long Bio:

James M. Conrad received his bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Illinois, Urbana, and his master's and doctorate degrees in computer engineering from North Carolina State University. He is currently a professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  He also serves as the ECE Department Associate Chair for Computer Engineering and Undergraduate Director.  He has served as an assistant professor at the University of Arkansas and as an instructor at North Carolina State University. He has also worked at IBM, Ericsson/Sony Ericsson, and BPM Technology. 

Dr. Conrad is a Professional Engineer, a Senior Member of the IEEE and a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).  He is also a member of Eta Kappa Nu and the Project Management Institute.  He served on the IEEE Board of Directors as Region 3 director for 2016-2017, and again as a director in 2020 when he also served as IEEE-USA President.  He also served as IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society President in 2022.  He is the author of numerous books, book chapters, journal articles, and conference papers in the areas of embedded systems, robotics, parallel processing, and engineering education.