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Tom Gilbar

Dr. Thomas C. Gilbar

  • Position: Chair, FWB Coordinator, and Lecturer
  • Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Office Location: FWB - Building 2, Room 259
  • tgilbar@uwf.edu
  • Campus: 850.314.6917

Biography

Dr. Thomas C. Gilbar is Chair, Lecturer and Undergraduate Advisor for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, a faculty member since 2003, he has taught many courses. They range from Digital Logic Design and Computer Architecture to Circuits, Electronics, Software Tools, and Digital/VHDL Design. His research interests are Digital Circuit Design, Microprocessors, and Artificial Neural Network.

Gilbar has a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Florida Atlantic University. He has two degrees from Florida International University – a M.S. in Computer Engineering and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. His work has been published in Annual Review of Communications and IEEE Southeastcon, among others.

Degrees & Institutions

Ph.D. Computer Engineering, Florida Atlantic University
M.S. Computer Engineering, Florida International University
B.S. Electrical Engineering, Florida International University

Research

Digital design, neural networks, student internships, effective strategies for student success in a distance learning environment, microprocessors.

Current Courses

  • Digital Logic and Computer Systems
  • Circuits I
  • Digital Logic and Computer Systems lab
  • Engineering Internship
  • Co-Op Work Experience
  • Capstone Design I
  • Capstone Design II

Classes Taught

  • Digital Logic and Computer Systems
  • Circuits I
  • Digital Logic and Computer Systems lab
  • Engineering Internship
  • Co-Op Work Experience
  • Power System Design

Special Interests

Bringing STEM education to elementary and middle school kids.

Publications

His work has been published in Annual Review of Communications and IEEE Southeastcon, among others.


Keywords: digital circuit design, microprocessors, artificial neural network