About the Author
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Hello to all. After a 36 year career as a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, I began writing fiction. My first novel, One Man's Purpose, deals with Martin Quint, himself a Professor at the fictional Cambridge Technology Institute, and is based on my personal experiences as a professor and educator. The sequel, entitled Cross Purposes, came out in early 2019. It follows Martin and his wife Jenny into a new phase of their marriage. The third leg of The Martin Quint Trilogy, A Different Purpose, asks the question whether trust within a marriage, once compromised, can ever be recovered. It was published in 2021.
During my long career, I have written several textbooks, hundreds of scientific papers, quite a few patents, started two companies, consulted for dozens of others, co-edited two journals and two books series, and taught, literally, thousands of students. I briefly ran a blog entitled "Education as Conversation," part reminiscence over my career, and part commentary on issues of in-person and online education. An archive from that blog will be posted here once I get around to editing it. And, with four colleagues, I lead workshops on The Academic Life, providing guidance for those seeking careers in high-tech academia. My newest activity is advocating for the legalization of Medical Aid in Dying in Massachusetts. I am gathering supporters all across the state to co-sign letters to legislators and legislative leaders. In addition to my writing and political advocacy, I am a clarinetist, performing chamber music from time to time. My wife, Peg, and I live in Lexington, MA, have three wonderful children and seven equally wonderful grandchildren. Last updated: 7/31/2026 |