Adjunct Instructional Faculty
Engineering Technology

John Hackworth

757-683-4421

102 KAUFMAN HALL
NORFOLK, 23529

John Hackworth is an associate professor and director of the Electrical Engineering Technology program. He holds a B. S. Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and a Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, both from Old Dominion University. Prior to joining the Old Dominion University faculty, John had approximately 20 years of industrial experience in test engineering and plant automation with General Electric Company. He is the co-author of two textbooks which are currently in use by several electrical engineering technology programs at universities within the U.S.

M.E. in Electrical Engineering, Old Dominion University, (1990)

B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology, Old Dominion University, (1975)

A.A.S. in Electronic Engineering Technology, Old Dominion University, (1970)

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Hackworth, J. R. and Wells, S. "1990 Mechanical Engineering Technology MET-405 Design Challenge" $2,500. -
Hackworth, J. R. and Verma, A. K. "Interfacing of the Oldelft Seampilot Optical Profile Sensing System with a GMF Robot R/G Controller" $45,752. -
Lin, C., Hoyt, J. and Hackworth, J. R. "Collaborative Development of a Microcontroller Training System for Two and Four Year Distance Learning Engineering Students" $197,908. April 2007 - March 2009
Hackworth, J. R., Ritz, J. and Hsiung, S. C. "Collaborative Development of a Microcontroller Training System for Two and Four-Year Distance Learning Engineering Students" $197,908. 2007 -
Hackworth, J. R., Wells, S. and Lewis, V. "Advance the Technology of Closed Cycle Centrifugal Blasting" $77,474. June 1995 - September 1996
Lewis, V., Hackworth, J. R., Lin, C. and Wells, S. "CASRM" $87,500. January 1995 - September 1996
Hackworth, J. R., Jones, R. L. and Bunting, C. "Phase II - Proof of Concept Prototype - Wireless Interactive System." $77,290. December 1995 - August 1996
Lin, C., Wells, S., Lewis, W. and Hackworth, J. R. "Design of an Automatic Blasting System for Shipyard" $77,000. May 1995 - June 1996
Hackworth, J. R. and Bawab, S. "Friendly Mobile Barrier Testing" $53,412. June 1995 - January 1996
Hackworth, J. R. "Phase 1 - Feasibility Study - Wireless Response System." $3,627. July 1995 - August 1995
Hackworth, J. R. "Headrite7 Prototype Baseball Batting Trainer With Automatic Nulling Circuitry . August 1993 - January 1994
Hackworth, J. R. and Blischak, A. "Upgrade to Skid Control Equipment" $6,800. May 1, 1993 - June 25, 1993
Hackworth, J. R. and Verma, A. K. "Cutting Small Diameter Tubing by Electrical Discharge Machining, Phase III.. January 1993 - May 1993
Hackworth, J. R., Lin, C. and Bell, C. "Sponge Sorbent Spin Extractor" $11,532. January 1993 - April 1993
Hackworth, J. R. and Wells, S. "1992 Mechanical Engineering Technology MET-405 Design Challenge and 1993 "Hands Across the Water" Mechanical Engineering Technology International Design Challenge." $3,000. August 1992 - February 1993
Hackworth, J. R. "Toy Telephone Recorder" $5,413. October 1991 - May 1, 1992
Hackworth, J. R. and Welld, S. "1990 Mechanical Engineering Technology MET-405 Design Challenge." $2,500. August 1991 - October 1991
Hackworth, J. R. and Wells, S. "Mechanical Engineering Technology MET-405 Design Challenge." $5,000. August 1991 - October 1991

Expertise

Engineering Technology
Electrical machines, controls, digital systems, PLC's

Articles

Hsiung, S. C., Eiland, J. E.., Hackworth, J. R. and Ritz, J. (2009). Designing a Microcontroller Training Platform for Active DIstance Learning Engineering and Technology Students. Journal of Engineering Technology 26 (2) , pp. 34-44.

Book Chapters

Hackworth, J. R., Jones, R. L. and Stanley, W. (2006). Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering and Technology (pp. 513) Delmar Learning.

Presentations

Hackworth, J. R. (August 6, 2009). Teaching PIC Concept in the High Schools Two Days Workshop Keynote/Plenary Address Richmond, Virginia .
Hackworth, J. R., Considine, C. and Lewis, V. (June , 2009). A Comparison of Instructional Delivery Methods based on Student-Evaluation Data ASEE Conference, ASEE 116th Annual Conference Proceedings Austin, TX.
  • 2004: Most Inspiring Faculty,
  • 2003: Excellence in Advising Award, College of Engineering and Technology
  • 2000: University Professor,
  • 1999: Most Inspiring Faculty,
  • 1992: Outstanding Electrical Engineering Technology Faculty Award, Tau Alpha Pi
  • 1991: Lifetime Membership Award , Virginia Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
  • 1991: Outstanding Electrical Engineering Technology Faculty Award, Tau Alpha Pi
  • 1990: Outstanding Electrical Engineering Technology Faculty Award, Tau Alpha Pi
  • 1973: Outsanding Engineering Student Award, Old Dominion University
  • 1970: Member of Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society, Tau Alpha Pi

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