Lazaros Pavlidis was hired as an adjunct instructor in 1985 in the Computer Science department. In 1990 he became a full time faculty member in the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences. He is currently a tenured Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology. During his time at New York Tech, he has taught numerous first, second, third and fourth year courses to students majoring in Electrical and Computer engineering technology, and telecommunications. When he was in the Computer Science department, he taught undergraduate as well as graduate level classes.
Over this extended period, Pavlidis has had a sustained interest in digital electronics, microcontrollers, and programming. He has an extensive list of consulting jobs where he developed new products or improved old ones. He brings this experience to his classes and he is very enthusiastic about the subjects he teaches.
At the beginning of his academic carrier, he was involved in research in the area of bioengineering and biomechanics, and worked at New York University and the Hospital of Joint Diseases/Orthopedic Institute. His name appears in a number of research appears in the area of bioengineering and biomechanics.
Pavlidis worked for many years with students of local high schools, helping them participate in national and regional competitions. Students he advised have won many prestigious national level awards. He received many awards for his volunteer work including, an IEEE Region 1 award in 1997.
He is a lifelong member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and serve as the editor of the local newsletter from 1996 to 2001, and holds two patents.
Pavlidis received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1982 from Aristotle University of Greece, and his Master of Art degree in 1985 from Queens College of the City University of New York.
Recent Projects/Research
- Designing microcontroller based products for the industry.
- Developing laboratory level devices for New York Tech to enhance student learning.
Honors + Awards
- IEEE Region 1 Award for Promoting Electrical Engineering Professionalism, May 1997.
- Jericho High School Award for Promoting Research and Education in the areas of Electrical Engineering and Computer Technology, December 1997
- Manhasset High School Award for Promoting Research and Education in the areas of Electrical Engineering and Computer Technology, January 1998
Courses Taught at New York Tech
- ETEC 110: Electrical Technology I
- ETEC 120: Electrical Technology II
- ETEC 495: Electrical Engineering Technology Seminar Project
- CTEC 204: Programming Techniques I
- CTEC 206: Programming Techniques II
- CTEC 216: Digital Electronics
- CTEC 241: Circuit Design and Fabrication
- CTEC 350: Microcontroller Based Systems
- CTEC 430: Digital Signal Processing
- ETEC 490: Special Topics
- CSCI 125: Computer Programming I
- CSCI 185: Computer Programming II
- CSCI 155: Computer Organization and Architecture
- CSCI 260: Data Structures
- CSCI 330: Operating Systems
- CSCI 345: Computer Networks
- CSCI 641: Computer Architecture
- CSCI 670: Computer Graphics
- TELE 182: Telecom I
- TELE 272: Electron System II
- TELE 292: Telecomm III
- TELE 297: Telecomm IV
- TELE 110: Telecommunications Fundamentals
- ETCS 105: Career Discovery