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Bobby Compton

Adjunct Professor in the Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs
Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Adjunct Professor in the Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs · 2022 - Present Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs, Pratt School of Engineering

Previous Appointments & Affiliations


Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Pratt School of Engineering · 2016 - 2022 Pratt School of Engineering

Academic Positions Outside Duke


Director of Electrical and Computer Engineering Senior Design Program · 2015 - 2020 NC State University
FREEDM - Industry Advisory Board Chair · 2014 - 2015 NC State University
Senior Engineering Manager - Global Technology Development · 2008 - 2015 Eaton Corporation - Power Quality Division
Engineering General Manager/Product Development Manager · 2006 - 2008 GE Heallthcare - Patient Monitoring Division
Global Electrical Technology Center Manager & Global Electrical Center of Excellence Leader · 1999 - 2006 GE Healthcare - Diagnostic Imaging Division
Design Engineer & Lead Project Engineer · 1990 - 1999 GE Energy - Turbine & Industrial Controls Division