Renowned Engineering Professor and Textbook Author at Harvey Mudd College
David Harris is the Harvey S. Mudd Professor of Engineering Design and Associate Engineering Department Chair at Harvey Mudd College. With a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and S.B. degrees from MIT, Harris brings extensive industry experience to his academic role, having worked as a processor designer at Intel, Broadcom, Hewlett-Packard, and other leading tech companies. He is widely recognized for his expertise in microprocessors and integrated circuits. Harris has authored four influential engineering textbooks, including the widely-used "Digital Design and Computer Architecture." At Harvey Mudd, he teaches courses related to digital systems and computer architecture, including the popular E85 course on Digital Design and Computer Architecture, which he recently adapted into a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) offered through EdX. Harris also leads innovative projects like the HMC Aero Lab, where students build experimental aircraft, demonstrating his commitment to hands-on, practical engineering education. His research interests span CMOS VLSI design, computer arithmetic, and experimental aviation, reflecting his diverse contributions to the field of engineering.