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Richard Jones has been teaching at ODU since 1994. His areas of interest include digital and linear systems including hybrid circuits as well as microprocessor interfaces and controllers. In addition, his current research activities are in the field of Teaching Labs via the Internet. Mr. Jones is a retired United States Navy Submarine Service Lt. Commander with sub-specialties in Ballistic Missile, Torpedo, Sonar, and Radio systems. Mr. Jones has previously taught Mechanical Engineering Design at the United States Military Academy (ARMY), West Point , N.Y., and Electrical Engineering at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. He holds an ASEET from Cameron University, a BSEET from Oklahoma State University, and a Master of Engineering in Electronics Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, California.

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