- Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Texas A&M Engineering at Fort Worth
- Professor, Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution
- Electronic Systems Engineering Technology
- Phone: 409-740-4555
- Email: jporter@tamu.edu
Educational Background
- Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University – 1993
- M.S., Physics, Texas A&M University – 1989
- B.S., Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University – 1987
Research Interests
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- Analog and RF Electronics
- Instrumentation and Measurement
- Virtual Instrumentation Development
- Mixed Signal Integrated Circuit Test and Characterization
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Awards & Honors
- Eugene Webb Faculty Fellow Service Award, College of Engineering - 2016
- ASEE Gulf Southwest 1st Place Student Paper Award, “The Integration of IoT Devices for STEM Outreach,” Participated as faculty advisor to team - 2015
- ASEE Gulf Southwest 3rd Place Paper Award, “The Product Innovation Cellar: A Resource to Support Product Development in Engineering Technology” - 2014
- ASEE Frederick J. Berger Award - 2014
- Nominated by the department and college for the Presidential Professor for Teaching Excellence - 2010, 2011
Selected Publications
- W. Zhan, J.R. Porter, J.A. Morgan, “Experiential Learning of Digital Communications Using LabVIEW,” IEEE Transactions on Education, 57(1), pages 34-41, 2014
- J.R. Porter, J. Morgan, W. Zhan, M. Johnson, "Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology: Addressing the Change in Industry Workforce Needs,” American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, 2016
- J. Morgan, D. Karrer, V. Rodriguez, J.R. Porter, " STRATA-1: A Public/Private/Academic Partnership for Undergraduate Applied Research,” American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, 2016
- J. Cramer, O. Joya, C. Bocanegra, S. Walters, J.R. Porter, “The Integration of IoT Devices for STEM Outreach,” American Society for Engineering Education Gulf Southwest Conference, Fort Worth, TX, 2016
- J.R. Porter, J. Morgan, "Small Business Support for New Product Development,” ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, Austin, TX, 2016