John Edward Post
- Title
- Dept. Chair of Computer, Software, and Electrical Engineering, Professor of Electrical Engineering
- John.Post@erau.edu Email
- Department
- Electrical, Computer & Software Engr Department
- College
- College of Engineering
Areas of Expertise
Design and optimization of planar microwave circuits and devices, software defined radio, engineering education.
Biography
Dr. Post joined the Computer, Electrical, and Software Engineering Department faculty in 2006. He currently serves as Dept. Chair and teaches electronic devices and circuits and communication systems and their associated laboratories.Education
- Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University
- M.S. - Master of Science in Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin
Ratings and Certificates
Courses Taught
CEC 220/222, EE 223/224, EE 300, EE 302/304, EE 309, EE 340, EE 335/336, EE 410/412, EE 420/421, EGR 101, EGR 115, UNIV 101
Publications
Post, J.E., “Analysis, Design, and Verification of SA602A IC Hartley Oscillators,” QEX May/June 2021.
Post, J.E., “FM Reception with the GNU Radio Companion,” Nuts & Volts, December, 2020.
Post, J.E., “Generation and Reception of Single-sideband Signals using GNU Radio Companion,” QEX September/October 2020.
Sulyman, A.I., Montano, T.J., and Post, J.E., “Experimental Data on Connecting Proprietary IoT Systems to the Cellular IoT Networks,” IEEE International Conf. on Communications (ICC’19), Shanghai, China, May 2019.
Post, J.E and Silage, D., “Incorporating PlutoSDR in the Communication Laboratory: Potential or Pitfall?”, ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, June 24-27, 2018.
Post, J.E., “A Near-space Research Experience for High School Students,” ASEE Annual Conference, Columbus, OH, June 24-28, 2017.
Post, J.E., "An Arduino-based Summer Camp Experience for High School Students", ASEE Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, June 26-29, 2016.
Post, J.E., "Optimizing Magnetically Coupled Loop Antennas", QEX, Jan/Feb 2015
Post, J.E., "A Simple Sensor Package for High Altitude Ballooning", QEX, May/June 2012
Post, J.E., "On Determining Loop Gain Through Circuit Simulation", QEX, March/April 2011
Post, J.E., "On Maximizing the Tuning Range of SA/NE 602 I.C. Colpitts Oscillators", QEX, March/April 2010
Post, J.E., "Introduction to Heat Sink Selection and Installation", Nuts & Volts, July 2009
Post, J.E., "A Universal Direct Conversion Receiver for PSK-31", Nuts & Volts Online Edition, May 2009
Luhm, J. and J.E. Post, "Inverting and Non-Inverting Amplifier Design Using Op amps", Nuts & Volts, Oct. 2008
Post, J.E., "VHF Frequency Multiplication Using the SA602 IC", QEX, July/August 2008
Post, J.E., "A Simple Superhet", Nuts & Volts, March 2008
Post, J.E., "An Exact Lumped-element Equivalent Circuit Model for Transmission-line Transformers Formed from Coupled Microstrip Lines", Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, December, 2007.
Post, J.E., "Analysis and Design of Planar, Spiral-shaped, Transmission-line Transformers", IEEE Trans. On Advanced Packaging, Vol. 30, No. 1, February, 2007.
Post, J.E., "Resistive Loading Enhances LNA Stability", Microwaves & RF, December, 2005.
Post, J.E., "On Determining the Characteristic Impedance of Low-loss Transmission Lines", Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, 20 October, 2005.
Post, J.E., "Microwave Performance of MCM-D Embedded Capacitors with Interconnects," Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, 5 September, 2005.
Post, J.E. "Integration of Microwave and Millimeter Wave Systems in a Precision Multichip-Module Deposited Process", Stanford University, Doctoral Dissertation, 11 May, 2005.
Post, J.E., "Stability and Noise Performance of Resistively Loaded Microwave Amplifiers", Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, pp. 228-231, 5 May, 2004.
Post, J.E., "A Simple Linear Circuit-solving Algorithm Based on Circuit Analysis by Inspection", Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Zone I Conference, April 2002.
Post, J.E., "Optimizing the Design of Spiral Inductors on Silicon", IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Analog and Digital Signal Processing, Vol. 47, No.1, pp. 15-17, January 2000.
Post, J.E., Linscott, I.R., Oslick, M.H., Waveform Symmetry Properties and Phase Noise in Oscillators, Electronics Letters, Vol. 34, No. 16, pp. 1547-1548, August 1998.
Post, J.E. and Oristian, J.E., "Incorporating Analog Integrated Circuits in the Classroom", 23rd Annual Frontiers in Education Conference Digest, pp. 573-577, Dec. 1993.
Post, J.E. "An Investigation of the Accuracy of Thin Layer Characterization Using Microwave Reflectometry", University of Texas at Austin, Masters Thesis, May 1991.
Professional Experience
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Professor, 2022 - present
Department Chair, 2014 - present
Associate Professor, 2012 - 2022
Assistant Professor, 2006 - 2012
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Chief of Engineering, Defense Threat Reduction Agency Test Division, Kirtland AFB NM, 2002 - 2006
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, U.S. Military Academy, 1999 - 2002
Instructor, Dept. of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, U.S. Military Academy, 1991 - 1994
Memberships and Credentials
Senior Member IEEE
Member ASEE
Licensed Professional Engineer, Commonwealth of Virginia.
Private Pilot (Single Engine Land).
Extra Class Amateur Radio License (KA5GSQ).
Awards, Honors and Recognitions
Campus Service Excellence Award Winner, December 2020
Campus Service Excellence Award Winner, November 2016
COE Outstanding Contributor, 2011
COE Outstanding Contributor, 2010