Biography
Wilmer Arellano, Ph.D., P.E., is a teaching professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Florida International University. With more than two decades of academic leadership, he directs FIU ECE’s Senior Design Program, has guided over 6,000 undergraduates, mentored over 300, and cultivates partnerships with industry sponsors.
His research focuses on vehicular ad hoc networks (VANETs) and dynamic traffic assignment, applying bio-inspired algorithms to intelligent transportation systems. A licensed Professional Engineer, Arellano earned his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Florida Atlantic University. His publications have appeared in Electronics and IEEE Communications Magazine.
He has also contributed to FIU’s Gordon Rule Oversight Committee, enhancing writing and communication outcomes across different programs at FIU.
Education
- Ph.D., Computer Engineering, Florida Atlantic University, 2016
- MS, Electronic Engineering, Simón Bolívar University, 1982
- BS, Electrical Engineering, Simón Bolívar University, 1974