Adjunct Professor in the Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs
Ric is an Adjunct Professor in the Pratt School of Engineering. Prior to retirement, Ric was an Executive-in-Residence and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Pratt School of Engineering. He taught both technology and business courses with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and helping students who share a passion for innovation. Ric was also the Director of the Center for Mobile Application Development, which assisted students and faculty in developing iPhone and iPad apps. As a former IBM executive with 32 years experience, Ric tended to be at the forefront of emerging technologies with ability for understanding the value in new technologies from a business perspective.
Appointments and Affiliations
- Adjunct Professor in the Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs
Contact Information
- Office Location: 101 Science Drive, Box 90271, Durham, NC 27708-0271
- Email Address: ric.telford@duke.edu
Education
- B.S. Trinity University, 1983
Courses Taught
- MENG 570: Business Fundamentals for Engineers
- ECE 899: Special Readings in Electrical Engineering
- ECE 564: Mobile Application Development
- ECE 493: Projects in Electrical and Computer Engineering