James Zweighaft

James Zweighaft is an instructor at University of Colorado Boulder, where he created and teaches the graduate course Embedding Sensors and Actuators. Prior to joining the faculty, Jim worked over 30 years as a servo engineer in computer tape drives and robotic libraries at Storage Technology, Exabyte and Benchmark. In addition, he has worked with X-ray Computed Tomography systems for Imtec and 3M corporations. Jim holds Bachelors (Stony Brook University) and Masters (Cornell University) degrees in Electrical Engineering. He has authored 28 US utility patents.

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Motors and Motor Control Circuits (Coursera) Coursera
University of Colorado Boulder

Motors and Motor Control Circuits (Coursera)

Dive into the world of Motors and Motor Control Circuits with our specialized online course. Whether you're a beginner or looking to advance your skills, this course provides in-depth tutorials on understanding and utilizing motors effectively. Gain hands-on experience through lab exercises using a hardware and software development kit.

Jun 22nd 2026
5-12 Weeks
Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control (Coursera) Coursera
University of Colorado Boulder

Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control (Coursera)

Embark on a journey into the world of Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control with our specialized online course. Following up on previous courses in our Embedding Sensors and Motors specialization series, this course dives deep into advanced sensor applications and control processes. With expert guidance and practical lab exercises, you'll gain invaluable skills to optimize your manufacturing processes.

Jun 22nd 2026
5-12 Weeks
Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design (Coursera) Coursera
University of Colorado Boulder

Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design (Coursera)

Dive deep into the world of sensors with our introductory course on Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced engineer looking to refine your skills, this course will equip you with the knowledge needed to specify, implement, and optimize various types of sensors in your projects. From understanding sensor fundamentals to creating effective hardware and firmware solutions for processing sensor signals, this course covers it all.

Jun 15th 2026
5-12 Weeks
Pressure, Force, Motion, and Humidity Sensors (Coursera) Coursera
University of Colorado Boulder

Pressure, Force, Motion, and Humidity Sensors (Coursera)

Embark on a journey into the world of sensing technology with our Pressure, Force, Motion, and Humidity Sensors course. Designed for those new to the field as well as seasoned professionals, this course provides an in-depth understanding of how these critical sensors work and their applications across various industries. Start now and unlock the potential to innovate.

Jun 15th 2026
5-12 Weeks
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