Ryan Foxworth, - Air compression system, power distribution system
A few things that drew me to electrical engineering were power systems, alternative/renewable energy, and robotics. While nearing the end of my Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, I no longer have a strong passion of power systems, but I do hope to pursue alternative/renewable energy or robotics as a profession. Besides spending hours a day studying/working for my electrical engineering classes, I also enjoy playing a few sports. My top two favorites are racquetball and tennis, which I prefer playing just one on one. I have also been active in a Christian organization on campus called the Navigators for the past 5 years. I have been involved in leading and meeting in weekly Bible studies, attending weekly large group meetings, and participating in multiple retreats/conferences that are offered each semester.
A few things that drew me to electrical engineering were power systems, alternative/renewable energy, and robotics. While nearing the end of my Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, I no longer have a strong passion of power systems, but I do hope to pursue alternative/renewable energy or robotics as a profession. Besides spending hours a day studying/working for my electrical engineering classes, I also enjoy playing a few sports. My top two favorites are racquetball and tennis, which I prefer playing just one on one. I have also been active in a Christian organization on campus called the Navigators for the past 5 years. I have been involved in leading and meeting in weekly Bible studies, attending weekly large group meetings, and participating in multiple retreats/conferences that are offered each semester.
Omar Halabi - Packaging and housing design, vibration motor system, power distribution system
Omar Halabi is currently pursuing his degree in electrical engineering at the University of South Florida. His main interests are within the manufacturing sector. He has been with West Pharmaceutical Services for the past year, holding the position of engineering intern. In his free time Omar enjoys fitness, gaming, as well as drawing. Omar is fluent in Arabic and learning German.
Omar Halabi is currently pursuing his degree in electrical engineering at the University of South Florida. His main interests are within the manufacturing sector. He has been with West Pharmaceutical Services for the past year, holding the position of engineering intern. In his free time Omar enjoys fitness, gaming, as well as drawing. Omar is fluent in Arabic and learning German.
Juan Lopez Marcano - Software development, microprocessor interface, software-hardware integration. simulations
Juan is currently pursuing his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of South Florida. He has been involved in research since October 2012, where he has been able to work with cutting-edge such as the Microsoft Kinect, Neurosky Mindset (EEG sensor), and Google Glass. He is a hobbyist: he likes to make to make cool stuff do cool stuff, which is why he joined this group. He will graduate in December 2014 and stay one more year at USF to obtain a BSMS in EE. In the future, he wants to work in wearable technology. Besides making cool stuff do cool stuff, his official hobby is learning languages. He is fluent in Spanish and French and is currently learning German.
Juan is currently pursuing his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of South Florida. He has been involved in research since October 2012, where he has been able to work with cutting-edge such as the Microsoft Kinect, Neurosky Mindset (EEG sensor), and Google Glass. He is a hobbyist: he likes to make to make cool stuff do cool stuff, which is why he joined this group. He will graduate in December 2014 and stay one more year at USF to obtain a BSMS in EE. In the future, he wants to work in wearable technology. Besides making cool stuff do cool stuff, his official hobby is learning languages. He is fluent in Spanish and French and is currently learning German.
Justin Parker - Pneumatic scent dispenser system, power distribution system
Growing up in the manatee capital of the world (Homosassa, Florida), Justin Parker became quite acquainted with awkwardly large masses of floating blubber. When he graduated from high school in 2007, he briefly worked as a “laborer” at a local nuclear power plant (CR3) in Crystal River Florida during the outage/refuel of 2007. Following being laid off, he applied to about forty different positions during the first part of 2008 to no fruitful avail: the recession did no favors for him. However, he finally got hired at “Movie Gallery” as a customer service associate in August of 2008. While being employed, Justin Parker spent his free time writing scripts, writing music, composing music, and playing live music with his Christian improvisational band. He decided that he wanted to start a career in electrical engineering in 2009, and began working towards his Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering in January of 2010. In May of 2012 Mr. Parker graduated from Central Florida Community College with his A.A. In Engineering; he then transferred to the University of South Florida in Tampa to continue pursuing his B.S.E.E.. After applying to numerous internship positions starting in late 2012, He finally obtained a part time internship on November 4th of 2013 at Bucher Emhart Glass (St. Petersburg Florida branch) as an “Electro-Mechanical Engineering Assistant”. In August of 2013, he also released his debut solo rock/comedy album entitled “Some Old People Can't Swim Real Well” under the stage name of Vincent McLennan (available on iTunes and Spotify). He is also the CEO of StraightHistoryMonth.com, once again, under the stage name of Vincent McLennan. Justin Parker is still employed by Bucher Emhart glass as of April 2014, and plans to be for at least the next year. Mr. Parker is set to graduate with his B.S.E.E. in May of 2015 with Honors from the University of South Florida.
Growing up in the manatee capital of the world (Homosassa, Florida), Justin Parker became quite acquainted with awkwardly large masses of floating blubber. When he graduated from high school in 2007, he briefly worked as a “laborer” at a local nuclear power plant (CR3) in Crystal River Florida during the outage/refuel of 2007. Following being laid off, he applied to about forty different positions during the first part of 2008 to no fruitful avail: the recession did no favors for him. However, he finally got hired at “Movie Gallery” as a customer service associate in August of 2008. While being employed, Justin Parker spent his free time writing scripts, writing music, composing music, and playing live music with his Christian improvisational band. He decided that he wanted to start a career in electrical engineering in 2009, and began working towards his Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering in January of 2010. In May of 2012 Mr. Parker graduated from Central Florida Community College with his A.A. In Engineering; he then transferred to the University of South Florida in Tampa to continue pursuing his B.S.E.E.. After applying to numerous internship positions starting in late 2012, He finally obtained a part time internship on November 4th of 2013 at Bucher Emhart Glass (St. Petersburg Florida branch) as an “Electro-Mechanical Engineering Assistant”. In August of 2013, he also released his debut solo rock/comedy album entitled “Some Old People Can't Swim Real Well” under the stage name of Vincent McLennan (available on iTunes and Spotify). He is also the CEO of StraightHistoryMonth.com, once again, under the stage name of Vincent McLennan. Justin Parker is still employed by Bucher Emhart glass as of April 2014, and plans to be for at least the next year. Mr. Parker is set to graduate with his B.S.E.E. in May of 2015 with Honors from the University of South Florida.
Seng Loong "Hanson" Yu - Software development, microprocessor interface, software-hardware integration, simulations
Hanson is currently pursuing his B.S.E.E. from USF. Hanson's interests are in almost all aspects of electrical engineering, ranging from electromagnetics, communication systems, semiconductors, digital systems, and to even some high-level programming. Originally from Malaysia and has lived in China for 4 years, he is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Bahasa Malaysia. He is expected to graduate in the spring of 2015 with honors. He is planning to pursue a PhD degree in EE/ECE/EECS upon graduation from USF.
Hanson is currently pursuing his B.S.E.E. from USF. Hanson's interests are in almost all aspects of electrical engineering, ranging from electromagnetics, communication systems, semiconductors, digital systems, and to even some high-level programming. Originally from Malaysia and has lived in China for 4 years, he is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Bahasa Malaysia. He is expected to graduate in the spring of 2015 with honors. He is planning to pursue a PhD degree in EE/ECE/EECS upon graduation from USF.
Faculty Advisor - Dr. Andrew Raij