Aleksander Malinowski's detailed Curriculum Vitae

Personal Data:

Name:	Aleksander MALINOWSKI
Address:	Peoria, IL 61625, USA
Phones:	office: +1 (309) 306 1131
E-mail:
Web Presence:	https://www.linkedin.com/in/olekmali, https://olek.matthewm.com.pl/, https://www.bradley.edu/faculty/olekmali, https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=ygURmXYAAAAJ
Membership:	IEEE since 1993, Senior Member since 2000 IEEE Industrial Electronics Society since 1998 Treasurer since 2022 Senior Administrative Committee Member since 2010 Founding Chair and current member of the Web and Information Committee since 2006 Web Editor (1999-2007, 2014-) IEEE Computational Intelligence Society since its inception in 2003 IEEE Standards Association since 2017
Languages:	Native - Polish, Bilingual - English; Elementary - German, Russian
Hobbies:	amateur digital photography, computers, electronic music, travel, hiking

Skills:

Software: C, C++ (embedded, client-server, Linux, STL), JAVA, Python, PERL+CGI
Environments: Buildroot, CentOS, Debian Linux, µC-Linux, FreeRTOS, Git+GitHub, LwIP TCP/IP Stack, ESP32, ESP8266, MS-Windows, Oracle Virtual Box
Hardware: ATMega, BeagleBone, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, STM-32, Silicon Labs, 8051
Theory: Microcontrollers, analog electronics, digital electronics, computer networks, computer architecture
Robotics: Autonomous mobile navigation
DTP, CMS, Web: Apache (LAMP, WAMP), XHTML, cPanel, Joomla, WordPress, Expression, Office

Fields of interest:

Networked cyber physical systems, embedded systems
Network Based Control and Monitoring Systems, factory automation, home automation, Internet of Things
Autonomous vehicle localization and navigation
Computer simulation and modeling, non-generative AI, computational intelligence, deep learning, machine learning

Employment:

Full Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois, August 2019 - present
- Developed skills and maintained knowledge in the areas: of the Internet of Things, networked embedded cyber-physical systems, and industrial cybersecurity.
- Developed courses and labs in the areas listed above for the Computer Engineering curriculum.
- Volunteer as a treasurer for a professional organization.
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois, August 2004 - July 2019
- Developed skills and maintained knowledge in the areas: of the Internet of Things and networked embedded cyber-physical systems, robotic SLAM.
- Chair of the faculty search committee for several searches.
- Developed microcontroller Linux laboratory and RTOS laboratory.
- Volunteered as a Web software developer and IT manager for a professional organization.
Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois, August 1998 - July 2004
- Developed and maintained knowledge in network computing, computer networks, and Web-based control.
- Developed new elective courses for the electrical and computer engineering curriculum.
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Wyoming, Wyoming, August 1997 - July 1998
- Developed experience and knowledge in the areas of computer architecture, computer networks, and Web programming.
- Learned highly efficient teaching techniques by teaching by example.
Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics, Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, Poland, January - September 1997
- Director of the Basics of Electronics and Semiconductor Devices Laboratory
- Coordinated work of six faculty and staff members of the Solid State Component Laboratory
Lecturer, Private Computer Science College Lingwista Oswiata, Gdansk, Poland, March - July 1997
System Programmer II, Kidney Disease Program, Baptist Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky, June 1995 - December 1996
- Developed software in C++/OWL for custom Windows applications and for HP palmtop computers (limited resources)
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Louisville, July - December 1996
- Developed a software package for "Manufacturing Yield Optimization with Design Centering," application of inverse modeling and artificial neural network technology
- Coordinated M.Sc. students in Dr. Zurada's Research Group
University Fellow and Research Assistant, University of Louisville, August 1992 - May 1996
- Research in the area of computational intelligence and artificial neural networks
- J. R. Binford Memorial Award given for excellence in the doctoral program, May 1997
Teaching and Research Assistant, Gdansk University of Technology, 1989 - 1992

Education:

Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA, July - December 1996
Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, with highest honors, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA, August 16, 1996
Ph.D. Advisor: Prof. Jacek M. Zurada, IEEE Fellow
M.Sc. in Electronics, Faculty of Electronics, Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, Poland, May 1990
Note: 5-year direct M.S.E.E. program that includes B.S.E.E. curriculum

Selected Awards:

John Andrews Award for Excellence in Service, awarded by Bradley University (three times), February 17, 2004, March 5, 2008, March 2016
2003 Anthony J. Hornfeck Service Award of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Roanoke, VA, November 4, 2003, given for excellence in service to the Society
Elected for Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), May 6, 2000
1997 John Richard Binford Memorial Award, given for excellence in the doctoral program, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, May 9, 1997
Graduate School Dean's Citation, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, May 1997
Awarded University of Louisville Fellowship for academic years 1992-1996
Yearly Awarded "The President of Gdansk University of Technology Outstanding Student" 1985-1990

Contracts, Grants, and Sponsored Research

Miah, S. (PI), Malinowski, A. (Co-PI), “Area Coverage Optimization using Multiple Autonomous Agents, ” Illinois Space Grant Consortium, $10,000.00, Funded (Submitted: March 2016, Start: October 2016, End: April 2019).
Sanchez, J. R. (PI), Irwin Jr., J. (Co-PI), Malinowski, A. (Co-PI), Lu, Y. (Co-PI), "Ultrasound Research Platform for Coded Excitation and Pulse Compression," Office of Teaching Excellence and Faculty Development, Bradley University, $3,000.00, Funded, (Submitted: September 2010, Start: October 2010, End: September 2011).
Sanchez, J. R. (PI), Irwin Jr., J. (Co-PI), Malinowski, A. (Co-PI), Lu, Y. (Co-PI), "MRI Development of a Comprehensive Ultrasound Research Platform for Coded Excitation and Pulse Compression," National Science Foundation, $420,110.00, Not funded (Submitted: April 2010, End: August 2010).
Post, S. L. (PI), Reyer, J. A. (Co-PI), Morris, M. (Co-PI), Malinowski, A. (Co-PI), "Online Wind Tunnel," CEGT - Heuser Award for Interdisciplinary Research, Bradley University, $9,700.00, Funded, (Submitted: June 2009, Start: July 2009).
Post, S. L. (PI), Morris, M. (Co-PI), Malinowski, A. (Co-PI), Reyer, J. A. (Co-PI), Wolffe, R. J. (Co-PI), "Internet-Accessible Wind Tunnel with Rapid Prototyping Model Development," National Science Foundation, $196,010.00, Not funded, (Submitted: May 2009).
Malinowski, A. (PI), Dempsey, G.L. (Co-PI), "Network-Based Communication and Telepresence," Motorola, $100,000; Funded; June 1999-May 2001.

Teaching Experience:

Bradley University (1998-present, updated in spring 2017)
- ECE103 Computers and Programming in EE (2011-2013, 2018, also as EE102: 1998-2010)
- ECE205 Microcontrollers (2012-2014, 2019-)
- ECE322 [Microcontroller] Interfacing Lab (2015-)
- ECE467 Robotic Design Lab (2015)
- ECE470/570 Embedded Data Structures and OOP (2011-, also as EE221: 1998-2011)
- ECE471/571 Embedded C and RTOS (2008-2019)
- ECE471/571 Real-time Operating Systems (2020-)
- ECE472/572 Microcontroller Linux and Embedded Operating Systems (2009-)
- ECE473/573 Embedded TCP/IP (2005-, also as EE410/692: 1999-2004)
- ECE474/574 Robotic Navigation with SLAM (2008-2012)
- ECE475/575 Security for Industrial Automation (2021-)
- ECE483/583 Microcomputer Architecture and Design (2015-2017)
- EE311 Digital Design (2001-2007)
- EE409/691 Web Programming for EE, Web Based Control with Java and PERL (1999-2011)
- Supervised 48+ senior capstone projects (94+ Students) (1998-) (as of spring 2020)
- Supervised 27+ M.S.E.E. projects students (1998-2016)
- Supervised 1 M.S.E.E. thesis student (2010)
- Co-supervised/actively consulted 1 M.S.E.E. thesis student (2012)
University of Wyoming (1997-1998)
- EE-2390 Digital System Design (1997)
- ES-3070 C with Numerical Methods for Engineers (1997-1998)
- EE-5390 Microprocessors and Finite State Machines (1998)
- EE-5800 Advanced Network Programming (1998)
Gdansk University of Technology (1989-1992, 1997)
(also tutorials taught before receiving Ph.D.)
- Programming in C/C++ languages (1997)
- Principles of Electronics (1989-1992, 1997)
- Physics of Semiconductor Devices (1989-1992, 1997)
- Devices Modeling and Circuit Simulation (1990-1992)
Tutorials at a Private College (1997)
- Unix Operating System (1997)
- Web Publishing with HTML (1997)

Recent Professional Service

Recent Volunteer Work for IEEE Industrial Electronics Society
- Officer for IEEE Industrial Electronic Society, Treasurer (2023-)
- Officer for IEEE Industrial Electronic Society, Interim Treasurer (2022)
- Senior Administrative Committee Member for IEEE Industrial Electronic Society (since 2010)
- Administrative Committee Member for IEEE Industrial Electronic Society (2005-2007, reelected 2008-2010)
- Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics (2004-2014)
- Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics (2005-2006, 2011-2020)
- Web Page Editor for the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (1999-2007, 2014-)
- Officer for IEEE Industrial Electronic Society, Editor of the Society Newsletter (2002-2004)
- Associate Editor of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society Newsletter (1998-2001)
- Chair of the Web and Information Committee of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (2005-2007)
- Member of the Conference Board of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (2004-2007, ex-officio: 2022-)
- Member of the Publications Board of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (2006-2007, ex-officio: 2022-)
Recent Volunteer Work for Professional Conferences (other than a reviewer)
- Conference Treasurer:
  - Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society: IECON 2024
  - IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology: ICIT 2023
  - International Electric Machines and Drives Conference: IEMDC 2023
- Conference Technical Co-chair for:
  - 2006 IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics: ISIE 2015, ISIE 2006, ISIE 2015
  - 31st Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society: IECON 2005
- Conference Program Co-chair for:
  - 2008 IEEE Conference on Human System Interaction (HSI 2008)
- Conference Technical Track Co-chair for:
  - Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society: IECON 2019, 2012-18, 2001-03
  - IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics: ISIE 2011, ISIE 2004
  - IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics: INDIN 2007
  - IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology: ICIT 2015, ICIT 2006, ICIT 2004
- Special Session Chair at many IES sponsored conferences
Recent Service as Reviewer for Journals
- IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics
- IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
- IEEE Industrial Electronics magazine
Recent University Committee Work at Different Levels
- Bradley University Faculty Handbook Editor (2011-2019)
- Member of the Bradley University Senate Subcommittee on Curriculum (2013-2021)
- Member of the Bradley University Committee for Academic Technology Excellence (2009-2015)
- Member of the Bradley University Senate (2007-2021)
- Chair of the Faculty Search Committee ECE Department at Bradley University (4 searches, 2014-2018)
- Member of the Faculty Search Committee ECE Department at Bradley University (1999-2005, 2007-2008, 2011-2013)
- ECE Department liaison to Bradley University Computing Services Department (2004-present)
- Member of the advisory committee for Bradley University Web Site (2002-2005)
- Member of the advisory subcommittee for Internet2 at Bradley University (2004)
- Member of the advisory committee for Bradley University Interdisciplinary Innovation Institute (1998-2000)

Supervision of Selected Projects

Factory Automation - Various external customers; 3 projects;
See: URL: http://ee.bradley.edu/projects/proj2018/km_ecu/, http://ee.bradley.edu/projects/proj2017/pwcld/, and http://ee.bradley.edu/projects/proj2016/rmms/.
Factory Automation - Automated Industrial Wind Tunnel; 4 projects, external customer;
See: URL: http://ee.bradley.edu/projects/proj2013/aincwtl/, http://ee.bradley.edu/projects/proj2012/aiwt/, http://ee.bradley.edu/projects/proj2011/webwind/, and http://ee.bradley.edu/projects/proj2010/webwind/.
USB connected Human Interface Devices (eye tracking and hand movement); 2 senior projects ; See URL: http://ee.bradley.edu/projects/proj2008/iralar/ and http://ee.bradley.edu/projects/proj2009/usbhid/.
Autonomous and semi-autonomous mobile robot projects; See complete list of autonomous and telerobotic projects at http://olek.matthewm.com.pl/projects/capstone.html
- Semi-autonomous flying quadrocopters; supervised 2 senior projects; Windows-uC Linux-uProc-Qcopter
- Self-Mapping and Navigation of Mobile Robots; supervised 3 senior projects; Adept Mobile Robots Platform
- Web-Controlled Robots; supervisor of 8 senior student capstone projects; client-server programming in Java and C; motor control using 8051 family embedded system interfaced to PC-104; real-time control over low-bandwidth Internet; interfacing networked computer to moving robots and small vehicles, navigation;
Motorola ColdFire-based Industry Controller with Networked Embedded System with Web Interface. See URL: http://ee.bradley.edu/projects/proj2006/netsys/.
WISENET - TinyOS Based Wireless Network of Sensors; 2 student projects dedicated to porting of Berkeley's TinyOS to 8051 family of microprocessors with RF com link; sensors interfaced to an SQL database with Web interface. See URL: http://ee.bradley.edu/projects/proj2003/wisenet/.
"Web-Controlled Robots"; Supervisor of 8 senior student capstone projects; client-server programming in Java and C; motor control using 8051 family embedded system interfaced to PC-104; Real time control over low-bandwidth Internet; interfacing networked computer to moving robots and small vehicles; HC11-based microcontrollers programmed in assembly language, interfaced to sensors and to a network server; 1998-2006.
"Extension Spring Design Calculator" - internet accessible Mechanical Engineering CAD tool for Mechanical Engineers; project consultant supervising work of 3 students; Web programming in Java and JavaScript; December 1997-August 1998. See URL: http://wwweng.uwyo.edu/commend/
"Intranet and Internet Software access: Compilers and Other Software Accessible through WWW pages"; Web programming in PERL, Java, and Java Script; running a web server in Win32 environment; September 1997-June 1998.

Selected Fun Projects

"Web-based Document Collection System"; Developed a custom system to support document collection for the Annual Conference of Industrial Electronics Society; CGI programming in PERL and dynamic HTML with JavaScript, February-August 2001, still in use and being developed further as of 2018; See URL: http://submit.ieee-ies.org/submit/
Porting of Berkeley source code of SPICE3 and NUTMEG to PC-DOS and NT 32-bit environment; joint projects; February 1997, January 1998; The spice engine was powering the Spice Internet Package (SIP) at http://gdansk.bradley.edu/sip/ until fall 2007.

Selected Projects as a Student

"APRW - Multi-layer Feed-forward Neural Network Developer"; Package for NN development; code in C++ for Windows, OWL; October-December 1996.
"DES-CENT - Software Package for Process Modeling and Design Centering"; Application of neural networks to nonlinear modeling and optimization; 7050 lines of code in generic C++; July-December 1996.
"GENTDOSE - Neural Network Predicted Peak and Trough Gentamicin Concentrations"; Application of neural networks to pharmacology; 4500 lines of code in C++ for Windows, OWL; March-July 1996. Also
"PREDDOSE - Neural Network Predicted Peak and Trough Gentamicin Concentrations"; Application of neural networks to pharmacology; 8000 lines of code in C++/DOS and HP palmtop; April 1995-February 1996.
"RECON - Typists' Identification Using Their Typing Style and Habits"; Engineering Day's Project, February 1993; Application of neural networks; 1000 lines of code in Turbo Pascal/DOS; 1993. First Prize Winner, Student Paper Contest, organized by the Louisville Section of IEEE.
"NEWMARK4 - Numerical solver for up to four nonlinear differential equations given in the analytical way"; 6800 lines of code in Pascal; Part of a larger joint project of 12600 lines of code on Calculus Package for Mechanical Engineers ; 1991.
"Computer-Aided Verification of Mask Design and Device Parameter Extraction for MOS Technologies Analog and Digital Integrated Circuits"; M.Sc. Thesis; 5000 lines of code in Pascal/DOS; 1988-1989.
"VIENA - Software Package for Inventory Tracking for the Merchandise Company La Panthera, Vienna, Austria," joint project; 15000 lines of code in Pascal and assembly language/DOS; 1988.
"SUC - Digital Integrated Circuits Simulating Program for Microcomputers"; joint project; 4000 lines of code in Pascal/DOS; 1987-1988.
"PED Computer Aided Mask Layout Design"; joint projects; program implemented in Polish semiconductor industry; 2300 lines of code in Pascal/DOS; 1987.
"FM-Band Stereo Tuner with PLL Stereo Decoder"; factory-provided VHF input circuit with two bi-gate MOS, application of MC1200 and MC1310 PLL stereo decoder.
"Electronic Music Box with Multiple 16-tone Tunes"; counters, demultiplexers, JK flip-flops, oscillators (while in High School).
"Hi-fi Band Stereo Amplifier with 2x40W Output"; no ICs in the power output circuit, graphic equalizer with negative impedance converters, class AB output amplifier with enhanced slew rate and current compliance (while in High School).
"Electronic Timer with Automatic Exposure Calculator for B&W Photography"; analog integrator, NE555 application, SCR controlled output (while in High School).

Publications:

Journal Papers: 13
Book Contributions: 6
Keynote Speeches: 1
Dissertations: 2
Conference Papers: 55
Major Grant or Technical Reports: 4
Tutorials: 1
Newsletter Publications: 2
Presentations: 4
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