MEDHAT
M. MORCOS
Professor of electrical and computer engineering
2001-2002 University Chair for Distinguished Teaching Scholars
Along with his teaching responsibilities as a professor of electrical
and computer engineering, Medhat M. Morcos also is an active researcher
in the areas of power electronics, electric power quality, artificial
intelligence in power systems, control systems and high-voltage
engineering.
His research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Energy and Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation. He has published more than 35 refereed articles and has presented more than 70 papers at national and international conferences.
He is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education, Electrostatics Society of America and a senior member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. He also is a member of several honoraries, including Eta Kappa Nu, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi and Golden Key National Honor Society.
Morcos joined K-State in 1986. He was promoted to associate professor in 1991 and to professor in 1997. He has earned numerous honors for his teaching, including the Commerce Bank Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching; LeRoy Paslay Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research; Eta Kappa Nu Distinguished Faculty Awards from 1988 to 1992; James Hollis Memorial Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching; and Outstanding Professor of Engineering Award from Mortar Board.
Morcos is a native of Cairo, Egypt. He earned a bachelor's degree from the Military Academy, Egypt; bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering from Cairo University; and a doctorate in electrical engineering from the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. He retired from the Egyptian Air Force as Lt. Colonel in 1981.
Morcos was selected as the 2001-2002 University Chair for Distinguished Teaching Scholars and has promoted distance learning during his term.
Morcos can be reached at 785-532-4678, or by e-mail at morcos@k-state.edu.