Research

Research

Pushing the Boundaries of Modern Engineering

Explore how our researchers develop new technologies in clean energy, intelligent systems, advanced materials, and next-generation computation to shape a smarter, more sustainable world.

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ECE Research by the Numbers

From clean energy and advanced photonics to robotics and cyber-physical systems, our research drives innovation with global impact.

52
Faculty Ranked in the Top 2% of Scientists
$32M+
Active Research Funding
20+
Research Labs Advancing Technology
150+
Graduate Researchers Driving Innovation

Areas of Study

Explore the disciplines that drive innovation across engineering. Our programs give students the tools, labs, and mentorship to pursue the challenges that matter most.

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Computer Engineering

Hardware-software systems, security, optimization, networks, and embedded technology.

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Electronics & Photonics

Semiconductors, lasers, imaging systems, optical communication, and high-speed technologies.

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Nanotechnology

Nanoscale materials, device fabrication, quantum structures, and advanced sensing.

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Robotics

Autonomous systems, machine learning, vision-based control, and intelligent multi-agent networks.

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Sustainable Energy

Energy conversion, smart grids, renewable integration, and power system resiliency.

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Systems

Communications, optimization, signal processing, large-scale modeling, and decision systems.