Sidney

Dr. Sidney Martin will discuss patents he has created on waterproofing, chat GPT, and other emerging technologies that have affected our future.

Biography:

Dr. Martin holds BS and MS degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth.  He holds a Doctorate in Education from Murray State University, focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).  Dr. Martin has led the manufacturing of many high-reliability power electronic components used in space and military applications.  His area of research is in the retention of underrepresented students in Engineering.  He is a licensed professional engineer (Manufacturing), a project management professional, a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and a Scrum Master.  Dr. Martin enjoys teaching electrical and electronic courses.  Electrical engineering is fascinating, and he is always willing to share his successes and failures. Dr. Martin was on the Today Show (2008), demonstrating a waterproofed smartphone, radio, and other commercial items that were not considered to need waterproofing at that time.  Dr. Martin holds various patents on waterproofing electronics.  Information about this waterproofing company can be found at www.hzo.com.

Dr. Martin is an active member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering.

Dr. Martin researches the retention of underrepresented minorities in engineering. Recently, he has been researching advanced power electronics for the electrification of autonomous vehicles. 

Dr. Martin enjoys the outdoors. He likes fishing and exploring the state and national parks. He lives with his wife and two dogs on the Florida West Coast.