Leslie M. Collins

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Leslie M. Collins is a pioneering figure in electrical and computer engineering, best known for her transformative contributions to engineering education and landmine detection technologies. As a professor at Duke University, her most impactful work centers on developing rigorous, integrated curricula for first-year ECE students, exemplified by her highly cited 2007 paper on "Fundamentals of ECE" (25 citations), which reimagined introductory courses with theme-based, hands-on learning. This educational innovation has shaped how universities approach foundational engineering instruction, fostering deeper student engagement and retention. Beyond the classroom, Collins has made critical advances in humanitarian demining. Her 2005 study on the Force Protection Demining System (FPDS) (6 citations) details a remotely operated, multisensor platform that reliably detects anti-tank and anti-personnel landmines—a life-saving technology with profound global impact. Her work bridges rigorous signal processing and practical field applications, earning her recognition as a leader in both pedagogy and defense-related research. With a career spanning curriculum reform and sensor system development, Collins exemplifies how engineering can simultaneously educate future innovators and address urgent societal challenges.