Tom Robbins, Publisher

Tom began his career at Addison-Wesley Publishing Company. Over his 30+ year career in higher education publishing he has held positions in sales, marketing and editorial with three publishing houses. He has signed and published more than 250 titles including a number of widely used engineering classics, and is the co-originator of the BookWare Companion Series TM. He has received numerous editorial awards and recognition over his career. Helping authors create textbooks of lasting value has been the focal point of his publishing work. Tom is a member of IEEE, has served as a volunteer for several societies, and is an active supporter of IEEE educational activities.
tom.robbins@ntspress.com

Video Interview

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Over the many years that I have known you, you have been a great source for new ideas and new initiatives in the publication of highly successful engineering textbooks. I especially value and respect the advice and encouragement that you have given me in the publication of the two books while you were with BrooksCole and the communications and DSP books during your tenure at Prentice Hall. I’m confident that you will continue to impact engineering education in your new position. I wish you great success!
John Proakis

Tom Robbins is an outstanding editor who has many excellent engineering textbooks to his credit. His suggestions and guidance have improved my books immeasurably. I look forward to seeing many more excellent results from his new venture.
Allan Hambley

Thanks for the email on your new challenge – the best of luck to you. Your contributions to engineering education have been notable at Prentice Hall. The strange thing is that I was just thinking of you the other day, and what you have done for us faculty. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next.
Jim Harris ECE, Cal Poly SLO