About the Department
Get to Know the Staff
Asif Ahmed is a sophomore majoring in Industrial Engineering who works as a student assistant
in Texas Tech University's Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Main Office.
He is a highly involved and active student at Texas Tech who is a member of Society
of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
(IISE), First Generation Transition & Mentoring Programs (FGTMP), and ConocoPhillips
Center for Engineering Enrichment and Diversity (CPCEED) from which he was awarded
the Melissa Furnace Scholarship for his outstanding involvement. In the previous semester,
he was also awarded a spot on the Dean's List.
Asif does fantastic work as an engineering student and student assistant. He is a
natural leader who takes pride in his work and was especially proud of the time he
performed as a chief organizer for Texas Tech's Get Excited About Robotics (GEAR)
program aimed toward K-8 students. He enjoys the flexible and welcoming atmosphere
of the ECE office and is inspired by the work ethic of his colleagues.
Outside of work, Asif enjoys volunteering in the local community and participating
in outreach programs where he loves to meet new people and enhance his communication
skills. In three words, Asif can be described as passionate, hard-working, and friendly.
Dino Castro works as a Technician III in the Center for Pulsed Power and Power Electronics in
the Texas Tech Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department, and he has been
serving the ECE department for 34 years now. His current role is to get the east research
facilities for the new project that is coming up. Since Dino has been with the ECE
department for so long, he is most proud of the students' academic success and the
accomplishments of the department itself.
Dino enjoys working in the ECE department because of the fun company of students and
faculty members. Outside of work, Dino enjoys numerous activities such as playing
golf and restoring cars. He also loves to work on different projects regarding electricity.
Over his 34 years of experience in the ECE department, Dino's best memory is that
he had the opportunity to work with three generations of ECE students since 1988.
He is proud of the fact that the previous students of ECE are now his supervisors.
As for his worst memory, he fears the day he retires from “this honorable ECE department.”
In short, Dino is respectful, generous, and helpful. He is a great asset to the Center
for Pulsed Power and Power Electronics in the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering at Texas Tech. He will always be honored by the department for his great
work ethic and amazing service.
Jackie Charlebois has been with Texas Tech University (TTU) Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
for the past 18 years. Presently, she is the Academic Administrative Coordinator for
the Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Program. She is the first contact
Ph.D. and Master's students encounter for advising services. She also works closely
with the Texas Tech University Graduate School, processing all necessary reports and
information for each graduate student in the ECE Graduate Program. Before joining
Texas Tech, Jackie was an employee of Texas Instruments for 21 years.
In her years at TTU, Jackie has also enjoyed coordinating events for the Electrical
and Computer Engineering, such as Christmas parties, IEEE Banquets, and IAB Meetings.
She says, “it's the people that brings her the greatest joy.” She calls the ECE staff
“My Buddies” and “My Family.”
Jackie also has a BIG love for animals. She owns two dogs and two cats. Cody, a white
Pomeranian, Bella, a Yorkie, Charlee, a Persian cat, and Buddy, a gray and white tabby
cat. If you ask Jackie a question about different types of dogs and cats, she will
really surprise you with her knowledge about them. Another love of Jackie's is Christmas!
During the holiday season, you can see her office turn into a Winter Wonderland. Every
space in her office would be decorated for Christmas with blinking lights, foam like
snow, and much more!
The history that Jackie has created for the ECE Department will forever be in the
memories of those who have shared some of the most fun times with her. She will leave
you laughing at every turn. Her sense of humor and friendship are priceless.
Helene Deng is a first-year Computer Engineering major who works as a Student Assistant in Texas
Tech University's Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Main Office. This semester,
Helene also works as a team coordinator for Texas Tech's GEAR program, and she received
the IEEE Freshman of the Year award. In the previous semester, she was awarded a spot
on the President's List. Prior to her arrival at Texas Tech, Helene participated in
the Texas Tech University Electrical Engineering summer high school program, Army
Educational Outreach Program (AEOP), directed by Dr. Stephen Bayne and was an excellent
student in college-level research. This summer, Helene will participate in the Honors
Study Abroad Program in Italy.
Helene is not only a great engineering student, but she is also creative in electronic
media, advertising, and editing. She is an active editor of the Electrical and Computer
Engineering Newsletter. She continues to provide support and many new and innovative
ideas for the Texas Tech ECE department's outreach.
She enjoys working in the ECE Main Office because of the thoughtful and professional
atmosphere of the department. Outside of work, Helene looks forward to sharing time
with friends and catching up on her favorite shows and books. She also makes time
for DIY projects as well.
If you describe Helene, she is hard-working, ambitious, and extraordinary. She is
a great asset to the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and to Texas Tech
University.
Joel Perez currently works as a Technician III with the Center for Pulsed Power and Power Electronics
in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Texas Tech. He has
been with the university and department for 14 years. His job consists of performing
skilled mechanical and analytical duties in the coordination and completion of projects.
Joel is quite attentive about his work as it is performed under general guidelines
using established procedures.
Joel is most proud to be a first-generation college graduate who “walked across the
prestigious stage at Texas Tech University,” earning a bachelor's degree in 2019.
He quotes, “I owe it to my family and friends, but most of all my Wife for all their
support in this journey…Goes to show you that anything is possible, Guns UP!!”
Joel enjoys working for the ECE department because of the experience he gathers working
on different projects and collaborating with students from all over the country and
the world. Outside of work, Joel enjoys spending time with family, reading, and learning
new things in life.
To describe Joel, he is ambitious, dependable, and a leader. Joel is a great part
of Texas Tech's Center for Pulsed Power and Power Electronics in the Electrical and
Computer Engineering Department.
Richard Woodcock works as a Unit Manager in the Texas Tech Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.
Woodcock does an excellent job managing the stockroom, undergraduate labs, the building,
and the department's inventory. Additionally, Woodcock is also the safety officer
and the building emergency manager. He has spent several years qualifying logic devices
such as space shuttle fleet for use in military and space, and this is something that
makes him proud.
Woodcock loves to work with the lab students since he shares a great bond with them
through his experience of working at Texas Tech for nine years now. He continues to
inspire the students with his work ethic and the passion he has for what he does.
Outside of work, he enjoys camping and power lifting.
In short, Woodcock is independent and dependable in the work he does for the Texas
Tech Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.
Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering
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