Mohamed Rafiquzzaman

MOHAMED RAFIQUZZAMAN, PHD, is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona. He is also the founder of Rafi Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of biomedical devices and a computer systems consulting firm in California. Recognized for his numerous books on microprocessors, which have been translated into Russian, Chinese and Spanish, Dr. Rafiquzzaman is an advisor to the US House Policy Committee’s Technology Board, assisting members of Congress in developing and promoting technology in both public and private sectors. M. Rafiquzzaman obtained his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in Canada in 1974. He worked for Esso/Exxon and Bell Northern Research for approximately 5 years. Dr. Rafiquzzaman is presently a professor of electrical and computer engineering at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He was Chair of the department there from 1984 to 1985. Dr. Rafiquzzaman was also an adjunct professor of electrical engineering systems at University of Southern California, Los Angeles. He consulted for ARCO, Rockwell, Los Angeles County, and Ralph M. Parsons Corporation in the areas of computer applications. He has published numerous books on computers, which have been translated into Russian, Chinese, and Spanish. He authored his other books with Prentice-Hall, John Wiley, CRC Press, Harper & Row, and West/PWS. In 1984, he managed the Olympic Swimming, Diving and Synchronized Swimming events in Los Angeles as chairman of the Contingency commission. He was also involved in managing the technical aspects of the Swiss timing, score keeping, and computer systems. He is currently a member of US Olympic Committee.