Journal of Electrical & Electronic Systems

EPHRAIM SUHIR

EPHRAIM SUHIR
Portland State University, Depts. of Mech. and Mat., and Elect. and Comp. Engineering, Portland, USA

Biography

Dr. Ephraim Suhir is a Naturalized US citizen (since 1985). Goal oriented, highly motivated and creative performer with proven leadership, administrative and coaching ability, extensive project and financial management experience, team player attitude, strong analytical and planning skills, effective communications (written and verbal) and presentation skills, as well as excellent organizational, interpersonal, and negotiation capabilities. He Possesses thorough and in-depth understanding of the state-of-the-art in materials, mechanical, electrical, optical, information, telecommunication, reliability and related areas of engineering, of new and emerging technologies, and a clear vision for the most promising directions in the development of applied science and engineering. He works exceptionally well in dynamic and rapidly changing environments, under pressure and in short time frames. He performs effectively across multiple organizations, companies and departments, with specialists from various disciplines and fields, and with people of different mentalities, origins, and cultural backgrounds. Good public speaker and a quick learner. He exhibits strong interest in, and possesses good knowledge of, foreign cultures, values, attitudes, and customs. He always willing to learn new things and has exceptional receptiveness to, and quick grasp of, new approaches and ideas. He has a sociable disposition and gets along well with peers, supervisors, and subordinates. Bi-lingual: English and Russian. Fluent in Ukrainian.

Research Interest

ïÆ’Ëœ Applied Mathematics, Applied and Mathematical Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Applied Mechanics
ïÆ’Ëœ Applied Probability, Probabilistic Analyses and Probability-Based Physical Designs
ïÆ’Ëœ Probabilistic Methods in Reliability Engineering, Probabilistic Risk Assessment and Management
ïÆ’Ëœ Analytical (Mathematical) Modeling in Applied Science and Engineering ïÆ’Ëœ Photonics, Fiber Optics, Mechanics of Optical Fibers
ïÆ’Ëœ Design for Reliability (DfR) of Electronic, Opto-Electronic and Photonic Systems
ïÆ’Ëœ Composite and “Smart” Materials and Systems
ïÆ’Ëœ Thin Film Mechanics and Physics
ïÆ’Ëœ Shock and Vibration Analyses and Testing
ïÆ’Ëœ Dynamic Response of Materials and Structures to Shocks and Vibrations
ïÆ’Ëœ Thermal Stress Analysis, Prediction and Prevention of Thermal Stress Failures
ïÆ’Ëœ Solder Materials and Solder Joint Interconnections
ïÆ’Ëœ Embedded Systems
ïÆ’Ëœ Polymeric Materials in Electronics and Photonics
ïÆ’Ëœ Photovoltaic and Thermo-Electric Modules: Physical Design for Reliability
ïÆ’Ëœ Nanotechnologies and Nanomaterials
ïÆ’Ëœ Stretchable (Large Area) Electronics and Photonics: Physical Design for Reliability
ïÆ’Ëœ Lattice-Misfit Systems: Stress Analysis and Reliability Evaluations
ïÆ’Ëœ Technical Diagnostics, Prognostics and Health Monitoring (PHM)
ïÆ’Ëœ Automotive and Aerospace Electronics and Photonics
ïÆ’Ëœ Vehicular (Aerospace, Maritime, etc.) Missions Success and Safety
ïÆ’Ëœ “Human-in-the-Loop”: Human-Equipment-Environment Interaction
ïÆ’Ëœ Avionics Psychology