Richard Grimmett graduated from the University of Idaho with bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering. He then completed a doctorate degree from Gonzaga University.
Dr. Grimmett's professional experience includes a long tenure with Hewlett-Packard and Agilent Technology. He joined the faculty in the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at BYU-Idaho in 2010.
Education:
PhD, Leadership Studies, 2010, Gonzaga University
MSEE, Electrical Engineering, 1990, University of Idaho
MSEE, Electrical Engineering, 1984, University of Idaho
Certifications:
Professional Engineer, State of Idaho
Oracle AI Certification
Industry Experience:
2010 - 2008, Senior Manager, Agilent Technologies
2008 - 2006, Senior Product Strategist, Agilent Technologies
2006 - 2000, Section Manager, Agilent Technologies
2000 - 1994, Project Manager, Hewlett-Packard
1994 - 1990, Firmware Engineer, Hewlett-Packard
1990 - 1984, Technical Marketing Engineer, Hewlett-Packard
Volunteer Experience:
- I have done many robotics presentations around the area to students, including one to the St. Anthony Juvenile Detention Center.
- Several of our student Projects have been featured at the Museum of Idaho in Idaho Falls.
Personal Achievements:
- Author 10 books on Robotics, including one that was translated into Chinese
- Experience working with international teams, including direct management of employees in Beijing, China and South Queensferry, Scotland
- Presented at several technical conferences on Robotics topics