Luke A. Wendt, Ph.D.
About Luke A. Wendt, Ph.D.
Luke A. Wendt, Ph.D., is a researcher with a strong background in electrical and computer engineering, having worked at various institutions including the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. He currently conducts research at Blue River Technology and has extensive experience as a teaching assistant in multiple engineering courses.
Work at Blue River Technology
Luke A. Wendt, Ph.D. has been employed as a Researcher at Blue River Technology since 2021. His role involves conducting research that contributes to the development of advanced agricultural technology solutions. Blue River Technology focuses on applying machine learning and computer vision to improve farming practices.
Education and Expertise
Luke A. Wendt earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Engineering from Hope College, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. He then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2008 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering.
Teaching Experience at University of Illinois
Luke A. Wendt served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for various courses over several years. His responsibilities included assisting in ECE 110, ECE 445, ECE 210/211, ECE 313, ECE 310/311, ECE 486, ECE 517, ECE 470, ECE 490, and ENG 199. His teaching experience spans from 2010 to 2017, demonstrating a commitment to education in electrical and computer engineering.
Previous Research Roles
Prior to his current position, Luke A. Wendt held several research roles. He worked as a Team Lead for the Lunar Planetary Science Academy at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in 2009 and as a Research Assistant at Sandia National Laboratories during the same year. Additionally, he contributed to Tetrahedral Robotics Research at NASA from 2006 to 2007. These roles highlight his involvement in significant research initiatives.
Early Education and Achievements
Luke A. Wendt completed his secondary education at Parchment High School, graduating Magna cum Laude from 1999 to 2003. He began his academic journey at Hope College, where he served as a Teaching Assistant for physics courses, including General Physics Laboratory I and II in 2006 and 2007. His early academic achievements set the stage for his later success in higher education.