Andrew Blanchard

Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering
Texas A&M University - 1977

M.S. - Electrical Engineering
Colorado State University - 1974

B.S. - Electrical Engineering
University of Southwestern Louisiana - 1972

Blanchard, A. J., Morgan, R., Golden, J, On the concept of all digital sensor design, Proceedings of the IGARSS, Toulouse, France; July 20-25.2003. 2003 - Publication

Blanchard, A. J., Cai, J., Morgan, R., Golden, J., Fumagalli, A., Maloberti, F. Mega-Mesh Sensor Network Design, Proceedings of the IGARSS, Toulouse, France; July 20-25.2003 2003 - Publication

Correa, A.C., Blanchard, A. J., Becker, J., The impact of lossy compression on the output of supervised and unsupervised classification products, Proceedings of the IGARSS, Seattle, July 1998 1998 - Publication

Blanchard, A. J., Gader, P.,Correa, A. C., Hocaoglu, A. K., "The use of spline based wavelet filtering to improve classification processing in SAR imagery", Proceedings of the IGARSS, Seattle, July 1998. 1998 - Publication

Gader, P., Blanchard, A. J., The use of mathematical morphology for accurate identification of microwave images in the K-space domain, Proceedings of the IGARSS, Singapore, July 1997 1997 - Publication

Jersak, B. D., Krenek, B. D., and Blanchard, A. J., Generation of Holographic Synthetic Aperture Radar Images from Bistatic Waterline Measurements of a Complex Metallic Object, Proceedings of the IGARSS, Florence, Italy, July 1995. 1995 - Publication

Blanchard, A. J., and A. K. Fung, Guest Editors, Special Issue of the Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing,  IGARSS 92, August 1993. 1993 - Publication

Gibbs, D.P., Betty, C.L., Fung, A.K., Blanchard, A.J., Irons, J.R., and Balsam, W.L., Automated measurement of polarized bi-directional reflectance, Remote Sens. Environ., 43:97-114, 1993. 1993 - Publication

Professor
University of Texas at Dallas [2001–Present]

Professor
University of Missouri-Columbia [1995–2000]

Professor
University of Texas at Arlington [1988–1989]

Assistant Professor
Texas A&M University [1979–1983]

Through Wall Imaging

2006–2006 Raytheon Corp, Dallas, Texas, July 2006,(Invited Technical Presentation)

The Future of University/Industry Relations in Research and Development,

2006–2006 Blanchard, A. J.,IEEE Emerging Technologies Conference, Richardson, Texas, September 2006, (Invited Keynote Speaker).

Mega-Mesh Sensor Network Design

2003–2003 Blanchard, A. J., Cai, J., Morgan, R., Golden, J., Science and Technology Conference, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; August 19-21, 2003 ((Invited Technical Presentation).

Mega-Mesh Sensor Network Design

2003–2003 Blanchard, A. J., Cai, J., Morgan, R., Golden, J., Fumagalli, A., Maloberti, F., Proceedings of the IGARSS, Toulouse, France; July 20-25.2003

On the concept of all digital sensor design

2003–2003 Blanchard, A. J., Morgan, R., Golden, J, Proceedings of the IGARSS, Toulouse, France; July 20-25.2003.

Awards

• Elected Honorary Life Member of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRS-S), November 2007.
• Recipient of the IEEE Third Millennium Medal, 2000
• Invited Professorship, National University of Singapore, March 2000
• 1996 Recipient of the IEEE GRSS Outstanding Service Award
• 1994 GRSS Interactive Prize Paper Award, Demonstration of 3D Microwave Holography, Byrd, Jersak, Krenek, Blanchard
• 1985 C. Holmes MacDonald Award, Presented by the National Eta Kappa Nu Association to the Outstanding Electrical Engineering Professor in the United States of America.
• 1985-1986 Haliburton Outstanding Young Faculty Award
• 1985 UTA College of Engineering Citation, given in recognition of outstanding contributions to engineering education by the graduating seniors.
• Texas Engineering Experiment Station, Research Fellow, in recognition of outstanding research performance, 1982 - 1983; 1983 - 1984
• Registered Professional Engineer, State of Texas, No. 48445
• Tau Beta Pi, HKN, Phi Kappa Phi

Patents

• Blanchard, A.J.; Morgan, R.D.; et. al., “Method for fast image reconstruction with compact radiation source and detector arrangement using computerized tomography”, US Patent no 2004016909, May 27, 2005 and 04753692.5-2218 (CIP), December 30, 2005
• Blanchard, A.J.; Morgan, R.D.; et. al, “Radar or Sensor system with Hierarchical Architecture and reconfigurable functionality”, US Patent no 2004016762, May 27, 2005 and 4776141.6-1248 (CIP), November 11, 2006
• Correa Aderbal C, Gergely John S, Blanchard Andrew J: Method and apparatus for underwater detection of hydrocarbons. ConoCo February 1984: US 4434364 (5 worldwide citation)
• Correa Aderbal C, Gergely John S, Blanchard Andrew J: Method and apparatus for underwater detection of hydrocarbons. ConoCo July 1983: US 4394573 (5 worldwide citation)
• Jean Buford R, Newton Richard W, Blanchard Andrew J, Clark Billy V, Warren Gary L: Radar tank gauge. IDEA April 1988: US 4737791 (4 worldwide citation)
• Jean Buford R, Newton Richard W, Blanchard Andrew J, Clark Billy V, Warren Gary L: Radar tank gauge. Idea July 1989: US 4847623 (2 worldwide citation)
• Jean Buford R, Newton Richard W, Blanchard Andrew J, Clark Billy V, Warren Gary L: Radar tank gauge. Idea September 1987: EP0234479 (2 worldwide citation)
• Correa Aderbal C, Blanchard Andrew J, Gergely John S: Method and apparatus for underwater detection of hydrocarbons. / Methode et dispositif de prospection sous-marine de gisements d'hydrocarbures. ConoCo April 1984: CA 1165137

Dr. Andrew Blanchard Named Dean of Undergraduate Education

Veteran UT Dallas professor and administrator Dr. Andrew Blanchard has been named the University’s next dean ofUndergraduate Education. Blanchard, who joined the UT Dallas faculty in 2001, has served in a succession of key University positions. He currently serves as vice president for Information Resources, following five years of service as vice provost. Dr. Sheila Amin Gutiérrez de Piñeres, who has served as dean of Undergraduate Education since 2010, is departing UT Dallas for a new position as vice president for Academic Affairs at Austin College. Dr. Blanchard’s appointment will be effective June 1. Blanchard began his tenure at UT Dallas as a professor of electrical engineering and senior associate dean of the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. As part of his new role, he will also hold the Mary McDermott Cook Distinguished Chair of Undergraduate Education and Research. Blanchard’s extensive institutional experiences in the central UT Dallas administration, working with the complete range of UT Dallas schools, faculty, and with accrediting agencies, state bureaucracies, and the UT System administration will be of particular value in his new role

Vice Provost is Named CIO and VP for Information Resources

Vice Provost Andrew Blanchard has been appointed UT Dallas’ vice president for Information Resources (IR) and chief information officer. Blanchard’s appointment became effective Sept. 1, ending his service as IR’s interim vice president, which began in May. Reporting to President Daniel, Blanchard will be responsible for the overall leadership of the Information Resourcesfunction and staff. Offices within the business unit include architecture and infrastructure services, enterprise application services,networking and telecommunication services, and technology customer service. Blanchard also will serve as the University’s lead for matters related to the PeopleSoft business system implementation and shared services initiatives. Blanchard joined the University in 2001, serving as professor of electrical engineering and senior associate dean of the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. Since becoming a vice provost in 2008, Blanchard has provided guidance to the academic programs in curricular and faculty development. He also has worked closely with the Office of Research to promote the University’s expanding research agenda.

Professional Activities

• Fellow, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 1995-present
• Elected Member of The Electromagnetics Academy, 1993-present
• Elected Member, Union of Radio Science Inc. Commission F
• Member of the President's Council, IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRS-S) 2008-present
• Member of the IEEE Technical Activities Board (TAB) TAB Liaison to IEEE Educational Activities Board (EAB), 2007
• Member of the IEEE Technical Activities Board (TAB) Awards and Recognition Committee, 1999-2000
• Chairman, IEEE TAB Society Review Committee, 2000-2001
• Member of the IEEE TAB Society Review Committee, 1997-2001
• General Chairman, Emerging Telecommunications Technology Conference, 2003 (ETTC 2003), sponsored by IEEE Dallas Section, Sept 26-27, 2003
• General Chairman, Emerging Telecommunications Technology Conference, 2002 (ETTC 2002), sponsored by IEEE Dallas Section, Sept 23-24, 2002
• Co-General Chairman, International Geoscience & Remote Sensing Symposium 2000 (IGARSS 2000, 20th Anniversary of the IGARSS Symposia), sponsored by IEEE Geoscience & Remote Sensing Society.
• General Chairman, 1992 International Geoscience & Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS '92) sponsored by IEEE Geoscience & Remote Sensing Society, May 25-29, 1992.
• Vice President; Conferences and Symposia, IEEE GRS Society, 2003 - 2004.
• Vice President; Operations, IEEE GRS Society, 2002 - 2003.
• Chairman, IEEE GRS Society, Fellow Evaluation Committee 1997-2002
• Member, IEEE GRS Society, Fellow Evaluation Committee 2004-2006
•  President, Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society, 1994 and 1995
• Vice-President, Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society, 1993
• Treasurer Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society, 1992-1993
• GRS-S Adcom Member   1986-1988, 1988-1991, 1992-1995, 1996-1998 (Past President), 1999-2001, 2002-2004, 2005-2007
• Director of Strategic Planning, IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society, 1996-to date.
• Chairman, GRS-S Constitution and Bylaws Committee 1988-1992
• Member of the TPC, IGARSS 08, Theme coordinator Educational activities in Remote Sensing, and Policy Issues in Remote Sensing, Boston, MA.
• Member of the TPC, IGARSS 07, Theme coordinator Educational activities in Remote Sensing, and Policy Issues in Remote Sensing, Barcelona, Spain.
• Session Chairman, Educational activities, IGARSS 06, July 30-August 4, 2006
• Member of the TPC, IGARSS 06, 2005-2006, Session organizer Educational activities in Remote Sensing, Session Chairman, Educational Activities, IGARSS 07, July 2007
• Member of the TPC, IGARSS 04, 2003-2004
• Members of the TPC IGARSS 05, 2004-2005, Sessions organizer Remote Sensing Applications theme area, Session Chairman, Urban Applications.
• Editor, Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society Newsletter, January 1984 - December 1985
• Associate Editor, Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society Newsletter, January 1982 - January 1984
• Senior Member, 1987-1994, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Member, 1972-1986, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society
• Antennas and Propagation Society
• Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society
• Member, IEEE/AESS Radar Systems Panel, 1991 - 1995.
• Chairman, Publicity and Publications Committee, 1986 Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE86) Sponsored by ASEE and IEEE Engineering Education Society
• Chairman of the Circuits Session, 1985 Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE85) Sponsored by ASEE and IEEE Engineering Education Society
• Member, Publicity and Publications Committee, 1981 International Geoscience & Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS '81) sponsored by IEEE Geoscience & Remote Sensing Society
• Juror, The President's Council, ENSICA University, Toulouse, France., June 1992.
• Secretary / Treasurer, Fort Worth Section IEEE, June 1986-1989
• Member, The GEOSAT Committee, Radar Panel September 1978 - May 1979

Ultra wide bandwidth antenna design

185,000 - SRC [2010–2012]

JFCOM

225,000 - General Dynamics [2007–2008]

Army TRADOC

185,000 - BAE Systems [2007–2007]

FUSION/Executive Director

5,000,000 - ETF [2007–2012]

classified

700,000 - Spectralink LOAL [2004–2005]