James H. Mulligan Jr.

James H. Mulligan Jr. (October 29, 1920 – January 12, 1996) was an American electrical engineer and professor. He was dean and professor emeritus of electrical and computer engineering of University of California, Irvine and former secretary and executive officer of the National Academy of Engineering. He completed his postdoctoral studies at Columbia and New York University.

In 1974, Mulligan left the NAE to become dean of the University of California, Irvine School of Engineering and completed his term in 1978. He then continued as a professor at UC Irvine until his retirement in 1991.

Mulligan died on January 12, 1996.