Alexander appointed interim dean of engineering at NC A&T

Dr. Winser E. Alexander, professor of electrical and computer engineering at North Carolina State University, was appointed interim dean of the College of Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) in July. He continues in his current position at NC State.

Alexander served as director of graduate programs for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NC State from 1988 to 1997 and from 2001 to 2002. He is also a visiting professor of electrical and computer engineering at NC A&T.

Alexander’s research focuses on digital signal processing, genomic signal processing, parallel algorithms and parallel computer architecture. His teaching interests include digital signal processing, application-specific and special purpose computer system architecture and digital system design.

Prior to joining the faculty at NC State, Alexander was professor and chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering at NC A&T from 1976 to 1982. He was a member of the technical staff at Sandia Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico from 1964 to 1966 and from 1970 to 1976. He was an electronics officer for the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to 1969.

Alexander is active in professional organizations and has received numerous honors and awards, including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring. He is the holder of two patents.

Alexander received his B.S. in electrical engineering from NC A&T and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in the same discipline from the University of New Mexico.