- Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1994
- M.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1982
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1980
Many of Collins’s past research efforts concentrated on the development and application of multiprocessor systems, particularly in mobile/portable applications. This has included both hardware and software development for a range of applications including robotics, automation, simulation, guidance, navigation, control, image processing, and computer graphics. He is interested in continuing research in all of these areas, particularly the application of state-of-the-art sensors and parallel-processing technology to intelligent machines, including computer vision, sonar, sensor fusion, artificial intelligence, task scheduling, effector control, robotic design, and autonomous vehicles. His research engages both graduate and undergraduate students in theoretical and applied problem-solving.
Collins' teaching focuses on core electrical and computer engineering subjects, emphasizing computer architecture, embedded systems, programming, signal processing, control systems, and communications at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He aims to provide a solid theoretical foundation while fostering practical problem-solving skills. His courses often integrate mathematical rigor with engineering applications, preparing students for advanced study and research. He actively involves students in research-oriented projects to enhance their learning experience and technical expertise.
- L. Wills, T. Collins, J. Wolfe, James DeOcampo, Ted Lee, Aric Ting, “Relatable Rebound Story Project: Transforming How Students View and Overcome Setbacks,” Frontiers in Education 2024, Washington, DC, October 13–16, 2024.
- A Spears, AM Howard, B Schmidt, M West, T Collins, Under-ice camera and sonar simulation for visual navigation, OCEANS 2016 MTS/IEEE Monterey, 1–7, 2016
- A Spears, M West, M Meister, J Buffo, C Walker, TR Collins, A Howard, ..., Under ice in antarctica: The icefin unmanned underwater vehicle development and deployment, IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine 23(4), 30–41, 2016
- A Spears, A Howard, M West, T Collins, Sonar and video fusion for vehicle trajectory estimation in under-ice environments, OCEANS 2015-MTS/IEEE Washington, 1–8, 2015
- M. Novitzky, M. R. Benjamin, T. R. Collins, T. R. Balch, M. E. West, L. Weiss, “Behavior-based Communication for Cooperative Mine Clearing with an ASV.” DARS 2014, Daejeon, South Korea, November 2014.