Dr. W. Davis
Harbour
Lecturer
and Program Chair
Department
of Electrical Engineering
College
of Engineering & Science.
Degrees
PhD - Electrical Engineering: University of Arkansas,
2006
MS - Electrical Engineering: University of Oklahoma, 1991
BS - Electrical Engineering: University of Oklahoma,
1983
Contact Info
Office: 227 Nethken Hall
Email: dharbour@latech.edu
Phone: 257-4715
Home Page: http://www2.latech.edu/~dharbour
Classes
- Freshman Engineering ENGR
120, 121
- Circuits I ENGR
221
- Digital Design ELEN
232
- Microprocessors ELEN
242, ELET 374/375
- Numerical Methods ELEN
292
- Senior Design ELEN
406, 407, 408
Areas of
Specialization
- Embedded systems
- Microprocessors & microcontrollers
- Digital control systems
Research
Areas/Interests
- Fuzzy logic
- Real Time Operating Systems
- Engineering Education
Publications and
Patents
· “A Microprocessor-based Control System Project for an Integrated Freshman Curriculum”, presented at the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Austin, TX, June 2009
· “Utilizing Robotics to Facilitate Project-Based Learning: A Student Perspective”, presented at the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Pittsburgh, PA, June 2008
· “Development of a Fuzzy Logic Control System on a Freescale 68HCS12 Microcontroller for an Air Impingement Oven”, presented at the IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics, Vigo, Spain, June 2007
· “Development of a Fuzzy Logic Control System in Matlab for an Air Impingement Oven”, presented at the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society Conference in Paris, France, November 2006 (presenting author and technical session co-chair).
· “An Ergonomic, Process Oriented Approach to Driller’s Consoles”, IADC/SPE 39330, presented at the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)/Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Drilling Conference held in Dallas, TX, March 1998 (presenting author).
· “Field Testing of an Advanced Early Kick Detection System for Conventional and Slim Hole Drilling”, presented at the IADC Well Control Conference for Europe held in Milan, Italy, June 1995.
· “Addressing Choke Control Deficiencies Through Computer-Based Electronics”, IADC/SPE 14738, presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference held in Dallas, TX, February 1986.
· “Operator workstation for use on a drilling rig including integrated control and information”, US Patent 6,629,572, October 2003.
· “Remote Mud Pump Control Apparatus”, US Patent 4,595,343, June 1986.
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