Darrin Hanna, Ph.D.
Rochester, MI  48307
dmhanna@oakland.edu

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Systems Engineering                                   Jan. 2000 - Apr. 2003
Oakland University, Rochester, MI
Dissertation Title:  "A Novel Method for Generating Microprocessor-less Systems with Applications in Bioengineering"

Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering                 Sep. 1999 - Dec. 2000
Oakland University, Rochester, MI
Cumulative GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering              Sep. 1995 - Apr. 1999
Oakland University, Rochester, MI
Engineering Major GPA: 4.0,  Cumulative GPA: 3.97

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Mathematics GPA: 3.97 

Background and Experience

Darrin Hanna graduated from Oakland University with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with majors in both Computer Engineering and Mathematics. He graduated with top honors in both with major grade point averages of 4.0 and 3.97, respectively, and a cumulative grade point average of 3.97. During his undergraduate studies, Darrin spent two years researching Colossal Magnetoresistive Oxides with Dr. Gopalan Srinivasan in the Department of Physics at Oakland University.  In addition to researching in Physics, Darrin has been a Supplemental Instructor in Chemistry since 1996. In 1999, Darrin accepted a Lectureship in Computer Science and Engineering at Oakland University followed by a Visiting Instructor position in 2000.  Dr. Hanna is a recently appointed Assistant Professor of Engineering at Oakland University. 

Dr. Darrin Hanna began computer consulting while a teenager; his work has since grown to form a company, TIGS, Inc., which specializes in technical infrastructure, intelligent application development, and wireless systems.  This company has continued to grow and develop internationally, with headquarters in Rochester, Michigan and offices in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Ealing, United Kingdom.  Dr. Hanna researches using mixed-mode microprocessor-less systems such as FPGAS, ASICs, tiny chips, and MEMS with artificial intelligence for biomedical applications, and has published a number of refereed publications and holds a patent in this area.  His particular research interest lies in the development of a device for filtering pathogens from blood and lymph.  

Oakland University
May 2003 - Present

Assistant Professor of Engineering
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
School of Engineering and Computer Science

Oakland University
January 1996 - April 2003

Various capacities of service to Oakland University and, in particular, teaching university courses in the School of Engineering and Computer Science, conducting research, and serving on committees related to curriculum development in the Computer Science and Engineering Department.

TIGS
April 1996 - Present
President

TIGS, Inc. conducts business in various industries.   TIGS currently holds the copyright and trademark to a sales automation software package (1997) called Leadscape and an intelligent automation software package for manufacturing information and accounting  (2001) called the Atrium Automation Suite. 

Research Interests

Artificial intelligence and embedded systems, pattern recognition, mixed-mode systems, BioMEMS, Microprocessor-less design, Field Programmable Gate Arrays, combinatorial optimization, and manufacturing data automation.  For more information, see the Research Page.

Professional Organizations

1996 - Present
Charles F. Menninger Society, Member
Society for the Study and Improvement of Mental Health

Institute of  Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
1998 - Present
Computer Science, Mixed-Mode Embedded Systems, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Engineering in Medicine and Biology

Other Accomplishments / Activities

Missions and Goals

"To use and extend my knowledge by teaching others and advancing my field through innovative research and teaching."

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