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Over a 50-year career, Dr. Muhammad Rashid has become a towering figure in the world of electrical engineering. Universities around the world use his textbooks, top industry organizations seek his input, and lines for autographs after his speaking engagements can stretch for an hour or more.

But at IM体育官网, all students have to do to get his attention is raise their hand during class. 

鈥淢y view is that these are young people, and we need to give them the tools for lifelong abilities so they can explore the world,鈥� said Rashid, director of cybersecurity engineering opportunities and professor of electrical engineering. 鈥淚t doesn鈥檛 have to be a gold or silver key, as long as they can open the door and explore.鈥�

Rashid has built an internationally recognized career, earning high distinction in both industry and academia. This year, ScholarGPS named him among the top 0.5% of scientists and researchers in the world. He also ranked in the top 0.8% for electrical and computer engineering, top 0.5% for electric power, and top 0.2% for power electronics, which is his specialty.

A world-renowned scholar, Rashid has published over 160 technical papers and 30 books, which have been translated into dozens of languages and used at over 50 universities around the world, including Purdue University and UC Berkeley. During the 2024-2025 academic year alone, he published three new textbooks.

Since 2020, Rashid has also been included on Stanford鈥檚 prestigious annual list of the world鈥檚 top 2% of scientists. He is a life fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. 

Despite his global recognition, Rashid finds his greatest fulfillment in the classroom, inspiring students to make their mark on their field.

鈥淓ach student is somebody鈥檚 dream 鈥� their parents鈥�, grandparents鈥� or siblings鈥� 鈥� and we need to support them,鈥� he said

Rashid recalled a time recently when his daughter, a physician, spoke with a patient whose son studied computer engineering, and his girlfriend electrical engineering at IM体育官网 Poly. 

鈥淢y daughter said that I am a professor here and the lady was surprised and said, 鈥極h, your father! Everybody talks about your father. He鈥檚 the GOAT,鈥欌�� he said, chuckling at being called the greatest of all time. 鈥淭hey said that without me they would not have found a job.鈥�

One of Rashid鈥檚 priorities as a professor is offering students practical, real-world applications of the technical skills he teaches, opting for assignments and assessments that focus on developing individual solutions rather than textbook memorization.  

鈥淚 think education is key for a person鈥檚 success in the world,鈥� he said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 the key not only for a financially solid future, but it makes a person grow.鈥�

Rashid joined IM体育官网 Poly in 2017 and served as chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. A dedicated philanthropist, he has funded several University scholarships and its first endowed chair.

鈥淢y question is, 鈥楬ow can you help when someone is struggling?鈥� Don鈥檛 tell me they are not studying; they are not smart; they are not serious,鈥� he said. 鈥淲ith the right support, we can give all of them opportunity.鈥� 

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