About the Department
The Electrical & Computer Engineering Department empowers students and researchers to design, discover, and innovate, advancing the technology that powers our world.
What We Do
We prepare engineers and scholars to lead in industry, academia, and government through exceptional programs built on a balance of theory, design, and application.
Research & Discovery
From power systems and photonics to embedded computing and AI, our labs push the limits of knowledge and innovation.
Inclusive Excellence
We foster diversity and opportunity across engineering, empowering all students to pursue impactful and rewarding careers.
Our Mission
The mission of the Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) Department is fourfold — guiding our teaching, research, service, and community.
Education
Provide high-quality programs in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels to serve industry, government, and academia.
Research
Conduct innovative research and scholarship that advances knowledge and applies it to meet the challenges of the information age and global competition.
Service
Serve the State and Nation by sharing faculty expertise, knowledge, and experience with industry, government, and the wider community.
Inclusion
Recruit and provide educational opportunities to underrepresented minorities, women, and students with disabilities — ensuring equity and access across engineering.
Excellence in Faculty and Research
UConn’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is powered by a world-class faculty whose research and innovation are recognized globally. Fifty-two College of Engineering faculty rank among the top two percent of scientists worldwide, reflecting their extraordinary contributions and lasting impact.
From designing resilient lunar microgrids for NASA’s RETH Institute to developing real-time power system control tools supported by NSF CAREER Awards, our faculty are leading breakthroughs that define the future of technology, energy, and discovery.
