Associate Professor of Industrial Technology
Coordinator of Industrial Technology
Associate Interim Undergraduate Chair of the College of Business and Engineering

Office: IT 105
Phone: (432) 552-2215
E-Mail: desai_r@utpb.edu
Fax: (432) 552-2174
Education:
- D.I.T., Industrial Technology, University of Northern Iowa
- M.S., Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University
- B.S., Electronics Engineering, Bangalore University
Bio:
Dr. Desai is the chair and founding faculty member of the Engineering and Technology Programs at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Dr. Desai received his Doctor of Industrial Technology degree from the University of Northern Iowa. He has a wide range of teaching experience. He has several years of industry experience in the areas of maintenance and management. His research interests are in the areas of leadership, innovation, and applied technology. He has several journal articles published in national and international journals.



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