Dr. Brian Frank

Professor

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Biography

Brian M. Frank received his Bachelor of Applied Science, Master of Applied Science, and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering from Queen's University in 1997, 1999, and 2002, respectively. He is the DuPont Canada Chair for Engineering Education Research Development at the Stephen J.R. Smith Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science where he serves as a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His career includes roles such as Educational Development Faculty Associate at the Instructional Development Centre and Director of Program Development. Additionally, he has served as Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning. His research interests focus on engineering education assessment, and he leads the Queen's Learning Outcomes Assessment Consortium project, which examines cognitive skills in a multi-institutional study aimed at improving STEM programs. He has taught various courses, such as introductory engineering design and microwave circuit design. His contributions to education have earned him the Queen's Engineering Society's Golden Pillar Award and the Chancellor Charles Baillie Teaching Award, among other accolades.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Queen's University • Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Teaching courses and conducting research in electrical engineering and education assessment.

Awards

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Golden Pillar Award

2011-01-01
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Chancellor Charles Baillie Teaching Award

2021-01-01
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Fellow

2021-01-01
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Medal of Distinction in Engineering Education

2025-01-01

Courses

APSC 100 APSC 101 ELEC 252 Microwave Circuit Design Silicon Integrated Circuit Design

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.