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AMBROSE G. BARRY
Associate Professor

Phone: 704-687-4185, 704-564-3249 (mobile)
Office: Smith 339
Email: abarry@uncc.edu

Personal Pagehttp://www.coe.uncc.edu/~abarry

 
Areas of Interest/Specialization
LAN design & implementation, computer programming, hardware design and interfacing, factory automation, data acquisition, digital communications, R.F. circuit & antenna design
 
Degrees & Professional Registration
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Auburn University, 1971
  B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University, 1964
  REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER, North Carolina (1988-1995)
 
Other Professional Appointments
New Mexico State University, Assistant Professor, 1981-1985
  Chapman College, Holloman AFB, New Mexico, Instructor , 1975-1978
  Florida Institute of Technology , Instructor, 1966-1969
  Private Consultant - part time since 1980 – custom machine design, network design, custom software, legal consulting
 
Selected Recent Publications/Presentations
Barry, A., “Development of Distance Learning experiments using the e-Lab,” Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Albuquerque, NM, June 2001
  Barry, A., “Development of a Remotely Controlled Data Acquisition System for a Steam Turbine-Driven Air Compressor Demonstration Project,” ASEE Southeast Regional Conference, 1994
  Barry, A., “Development of a Unique Multi-Discipline PC-based Data Acquisition, Analysis and Process Control Mobile Laboratory System,” Proceedings of the 1993 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, University of Illinois, June 1993
  Textbook - Barry, A.G., 68000 Assembly Language Programming and Interfacing – A Unique Approach for the Beginner, Prentice-Hall, 1991
  Hudson, R. and Barry, A., “A Case Study in the Value of Academic-Industrial Cooperation in an Increasing Competitive Economic Environment,” Proceedings of the 1990 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, June 1990
 
Selected Professional Activities
Member, ELET FAIT, ongoing
  ETGR FAIT, Member, ongoing
  Member, ET Department ABET Committee, ongoing
  Member, Campus Faculty Appeals Committee, 2000-2004
  Member, Engineering Technology Department Promotion and Tenure Committee, 2000-2004
  Member, Lee College of Engineering Promotion and Tenure Committee, 2001-2004
  Member, Computer Facilities Committee, 2000-2001
  Member, Electrical Equipment Committee, 2000-2001
  Faculty representative for Diversity in Engineering competition, 2004-2005
  Regional Science Fair Judge, 2003 – 2005
  Community college informational/recruitment visitations, 2002-2004
  Faculty consultant for the Solar Decathlon student project (solar/electric system design), 2001-2002
 
Research and Grants
“Mobile Emissions Reduction Grant,” NC Dept. of Transportation ($80,000), 1995
  “Development of a Unique Multi-Discipline PC-based Data Acquisition, Analysis & Control Mobile Laboratory System,” NSF Instrumentation Laboratory Improvement Grant ($16988), 1993
  “Alternatives to Cogeneration: A Technology Transfer Demonstration Project,” UNC Charlotte Continuing Education ($20,000), 1993
  “UNIX/PSPICE Operating Guide,” UNC Charlotte Project Mosaic grant ($200), 1992
  “Data Acquisition Analysis,” Michelin Tire Company ($2280), 1990
 
Honors/Awards/Recognitions
Meritorious Service Award - USAF – 1978
  FCC First Class Commercial License - 1975
  Extra Class Amateur Radio License - licensed since 1954
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