Richard C. Dorf

Richard C. Dorf (December 27, 1933, in the Bronx, New York City – October 22, 2020 ) was a professor emeritus of management and electrical and computer engineering at the University of California, Davis. He received his Ph.D. from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. Dorf was a Life Fellow of the IEEE for contributions to engineering education and control theory, and was a fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education.

Career Research and academia Dorf researched and taught control systems, robotics, energy systems, technology management, entrepreneurship, innovation management, non-profit management, new venture management, venture capital management, and technology policy. He was also a consultant in engineering business development, and taught classes in the area as well.

Author and editor Dorf was a prolific author and editor. He has authored 30 books, Modern Control Systems. Addison-Wesley, 1967 (1st ed.); current edition Pearson, 2016 (13th ed.) Computers and Man Pocket Book of Electrical Engineering Formulas Introduction to Electric Circuits Circuits Electrics The New Mutual Fund Investment Adviser Robotics and Automated Manufacturing

Books edited by Dorf include: Electrical Engineering Handbook