TAMIDS is excited to share that Dr. Sabit Ekin has joined our team as a Research Coordination Fellow. Dr. Ekin is an Associate Professor in the Texas A&M Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Texas A&M in 2012 and has received multiple honors, including the DOE Early Career Award, and was named the Albrecht Naeter Endowed Professor of ECE in 2022. His research interests include wireless communications theory and applications, hybrid RF/optical wireless communication system design, and wireless sensing and its applications in health monitoring.
Dr. Ekin will serve as Director of the TAMIDS Generative AI Literacy Initiative that is supported through our membership in OpenAI’s NexGenAI Consortium. In March 2025, Texas A&M joined this groundbreaking collaboration with other leading institutions in AI research and education.
The NexGenAI program aims to enhance AI fluency among students, researchers, and industry professionals by providing cutting-edge AI tools and resources. This initiative, supported by OpenAI, will empower the academic community with advanced knowledge and skills in generative AI, fostering innovation and expanding the potential of AI in education and beyond.
The Generative AI Literacy Initiative will foster collaboration with faculty members to develop cutting-edge educational programs, insightful research, and training sessions focused on the methodologies of Generative AI. This initiative seeks to broaden the understanding of Generative AI’s vast potential, encouraging its integration into various instructional practices across disciplines. By exploring innovative applications of Generative AI in education, the TAMIDS will empower educators to leverage this technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences, ultimately preparing students for a future where AI plays a pivotal role in tomorrow’s career.
We are pleased to have Dr. Ekin leading the way in increasing generative AI literacy and empowering students, researchers, and beyond with knowledge of this cutting-edge technology.