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Richard Klukas has a wealth of engineering experience across both academic and industrial contexts. Before joining UBC Okanagan, he held faculty positions at the University of Calgary and Okanagan University College. His teaching experience includes a wide variety of topics in the fields of physics, geomatics, and electrical engineering. In the industrial sphere, Klukas was associated with Nortel and Cell-Loc Inc., where he worked to commercialize his doctoral research. His tenure at Cell-Loc Inc. saw him fulfill the role of Director of Research and General Manager of the company's U.S. office in Dallas, Texas. Klukas has authored numerous papers on wireless positioning and holds four patents in the same field. He is a registered professional engineer in British Columbia, underlining his dedication to practical engineering applications. His academic qualifications include a PhD in Geomatics Engineering, as well as a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, all from the University of Calgary. His current research interests encompass location information as it adds value to various systems and services, focusing on technologies that leverage global satellite systems like GPS, and enhancing indoor positioning techniques using optical, ultra-wideband, and Wi-Fi signals.
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