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Paul Yanik

Robotics Machine Learning Pattern Recognition
Western Carolina University Mathematics and Computer Science Department

About

Dr. Yanik received the B.S.E.E. degree and the M.S. degree in computer engineering from North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, in 1989 and 1995 respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in computer engineering from Clemson University, Clemson, SC in 2013. Prior to his appointment at WCU, he practiced in industry as an electrical engineer in the design of microprocessing, telecommunications, and avionics hardware. His research interests include robotics, machine learning, and pattern recognition. He is a Senior Member of IEEE.

Research Performance Summary

53
Total Papers
471
Total Citations
12
H-Index
2006-2025
Active Research Span

First Recorded Paper

A Digital Logic Based Experimental Design of a DSP/Communication System for ECET Students

Year: 2006

Citations: 0

Venue: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition, 11.41. 1-11.41. 11

Latest Recorded Paper

BOARD# 371: Fostering Leaders in Technology Entrepreneurship (FLiTE): S-STEM Program Third Year Progress

Year: 2025

Citations: 0

Venue: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Last 10 Years Publication Activity

This timeline shows the professor's yearly publication activity.

2025
2
2024
3
2023
2
2022
2
2021
3
2020
2
2019
1
2018
3
2017
2
2016
7
2015
3

Publication Venues and Collaboration

Journal, Conference, and Book Publication Breakdown

Conference 27
Journal 12
Book 1

Top Coauthors

Yanik Manganelli

Research Impact by Period

2025-2026

Period Stats
Papers 2
Citations 1
Avg. Citations / Paper 0.5
H-Index 1

2020-2024

Period Stats
Papers 12
Citations 62
Avg. Citations / Paper 5.2
H-Index 4

2015-2019

Period Stats
Papers 16
Citations 178
Avg. Citations / Paper 11.1
H-Index 7

2010-2014

Period Stats
Papers 21
Citations 225
Avg. Citations / Paper 10.7
H-Index 8

2005-2009

Period Stats
Papers 2
Citations 5
Avg. Citations / Paper 2.5
H-Index 1

Contact and Professional Links

Contact Information

pyanik@wcu.edu
8282272166

Detected Research Keywords

Fostering Leaders Technology Leaders Technology Entrepreneurship Technology Entrepreneurship Flite Scholarship Program Initiative Program Initiative Recruitment Initiative Recruitment Innovation Recruitment Innovation Transformation Robot Path Shaping Growing Neural Gas Sensor Placement Activity