Science & Engineering Faculty Directory: D. Howard Phillips

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Professor
Electrical Engineering College of Engineering
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Charlotte, NC 28223

Phone: (704) 547-4828
FAX: (704) 547-2352
Email: HP@UNC.EDU
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D. Howard Phillips

Description of Research

Dr. Phillips' research interest is business forecasting. The engineering and mathematical principles he uses include learn-and-optimize techniques from artificial intelligence, functional analysis from mathematics, and from the field of electrical engineering, he uses both trend analysis and filtering theory. His consulting clients include institutional investment companies.

Another research interest is vision research in the field of biomedical engineering. This research uses microelectronics technology to restore vision to blind humans. Electrical stimulation of the retina, using an implanted microchip, is used to compensate for the non-functional photoreceptors. This research has reached the stage of human trials, following five years of successful animal trials.

Recent Papers or Publications

H. Phillips, "Artificial Intelligence and Forecasting Theory." Presented at INFO-EXPO, January 21, 1995, Raleigh, NC.

Humayun, M., E. deJuan, G. Dagnelie, R. Propst, R. Greenberg, and H. Phillips, "Local Electrical Stimulation of the Human Retina." New England Journal of Medicine, in review for publication in 1995.

Special Honors or Awards

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