Archie Holmes, professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Virginia, has been given the additional duties of associate provost for the undergraduate educational experience.
Dr. Holmes’ current research interests are focused on the crystal growth of semiconductors and the design and fabrication of electronic and optoelectronics devices. His research has practical applications in high-resolution molecular spectroscopy, trace gas monitoring, space-based communications, air pollution analysis, non-invasive medical diagnostics, night vision, thermal imaging, and missile tracking.
Professor Holmes is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of California Santa Barbara.