Dr. Jim Rankin

President & Professor of Electrical Engineering
Office of the President, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

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Research biography & scholarly focus

Dr. Rankin leads South Dakota Mines, an alumnus and avionics engineer with extensive research experience in aircraft navigation systems, fly-by-wire controls, and federal STEM workforce policy.

Primary Subject Domain: ENGINEERING
Department / Faculty: Office of the President
Current Recruiting Status: Prospective students should contact department directly

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Faculty details sourced from official South Dakota School of Mines & Technology publications reviewed 2026-10-16. Inquiries regarding doctoral openings should follow official departmental submission guidelines.

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