May 6, 2025
Ph.D. and Master's Degrees (All Colleges)
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location
ICI Center
601 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Commencement Speaker
Eduardo Rojas-Nastrucci, Ph.D.
Eduardo Rojas-Nastrucci, Ph.D.
Dr. Eduardo Rojas is a researcher, educator, and innovator in the field of wireless communications and radio-frequency systems. He is the founder and co-director of the Wireless Devices and Electromagnetics Laboratory (WIDE Lab) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), where he has been a faculty member since 2017. His research focuses on microwave and millimeter-wave circuits, advanced manufacturing for antenna applications, wireless sensing in harsh environments, radio-frequency hardware security, and packaging for free-space optical communications devices.
Dr. Rojas has been recognized nationally and internationally for his contributions. He received the prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 2019, a 2022 Jet Propulsion Laboratory Faculty Fellowship, the 2020 Most Promising Engineer Award (Ph.D. and Education category) from Great Minds in STEM (GMiS), ERAU’s Abas Sivjee Outstanding Research Award in 2021, and the university’s Innovation Award in 2024. He is a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors and actively contributes to the IEEE MTT-S Technical Committees 4, 26, and 29.
An accomplished scholar, Dr. Rojas has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and holds nine U.S. patents. He has also played a leadership role in advancing the field, serving as the general conference chair for the 2022 IEEE Wireless and Microwave Technology Conference (WAMICON), as well as the 12ᵗʰ Annual IEEE International Conference on Wireless for Space and Extreme Environments (WISEE 2024) and the 14th IEEE International Conference on RFID Technology and Applications (RFID-TA 2024).
Dr. Rojas earned his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Florida in 2014 and 2017, respectively. His work continues to shape the future of wireless technologies, ensuring their resilience and adaptability in extreme environments.
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Cap, Gown and Memorabilia Information
Academic regalia, or the dress uniform of one of the U.S. Armed Forces, is required.
Ph.D. Candidates: Please contact Jennifer Thomas for information on how to secure regalia for the ceremony.
Master’s Candidates: The deadline to order caps and gowns online through Herff Jones was March 15, 2025. Regalia orders can now be made in person at the University Bookstore and will be charged a $10 late fee.
In-store purchases made after April 22, 2025 are not guaranteed and will be charged the $10 late fee plus an additional expedited shipping fee. All caps and gowns ordered will be distributed at the graduation Lift Off event hosted by Alumni Engagement on April 30th in the Mori Hosseini Student Union’s Event Center.
Ceremonial Ornamentation: Medallions, Honor Cords, Pins, Stoles, and Sashes
Candidates for master’s and doctoral degrees are only permitted to wear university-issued regalia and approved ornamentation. Any medallions, stoles, pins, sashes, or other accessories obtained during undergraduate studies—whether at Embry-Riddle or another institution—may not be worn with graduate-level academic regalia.
Requests for new ornamentation, including those featuring university trademarks (such as logos or seals), must receive approval from the Office of the Provost at least two months preceding the commencement ceremony.
Students wearing unauthorized or inappropriate attire or adornments at university academic ceremonies may be required to remove or cover them prior to participation. Students who do not comply with university standards will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony.
Ceremony Information
Ph.D. Candidates are to arrive to the ICI Center by 9:15 a.m. Ph.D. candidates and their dissertation chairs will gather with our platform party in the Baseball/Softball Conference Room directly behind the ICI Center. Additional details will be sent via email as the event approaches. Due to the limited amount of space, family members and friends will not be permitted access to the meeting room.
Master’s Candidates are to arrive dressed in regalia no later than 8:30 a.m. You will check in with your college to receive your announcer card.
The ceremony will begin promptly with our processional. The anticipated length of the ceremony is 2 hours. We ask that you kindly stay in your seat for the duration of the ceremony; be courteous to the graduates and their families and remain seated until the conclusion of the ceremony.
Note: Graduates should not bring any personal belongings that they cannot keep on their person during the Commencement ceremonies. No secure storage areas are available, and University staff will not take possession of, or responsibility for, personal belongings during the ceremonies.
Guest Information
Family, friends, and guests will enter through the lobby and will be directed to the seating area. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. Seating will be on a first come, first served basis. Saving seats, however, will not be permitted.
The ceremony will begin promptly at 10 a.m. with our processional. The anticipated length of the ceremony is 2 hours.
The possession or use of alcohol, noise-making devices (air horns), firecrackers, balloons, flags, banners, or illegal substances is strictly prohibited. Cell phones and pagers must be turned to silent
Parking
Parking at the ICI Center is free and on a first come, first serve basis. Parking passes are not required. Early arrival is encouraged to locate a space and walk to the venue.