Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
Electrical and Computer Engineering is the technological foundation of modern society, and the unseen force behind today’s intelligent systems. With its impact on clean energy, precision health, cybersecurity, autonomy, communications, the quantum revolution and more, ECE holds the key to a better society.
As one of the most respected programs in the world, Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan provides a progressive curriculum, internationally-recognized faculty, and an intellectual community that values diversity, interdisciplinary teamwork, entrepreneurial thinking, and inventiveness. Our areas of impact include:
- smart electronics
- energy and power
- information
- communication
- automation + robotics
ECE Research
Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan is a top-ranked, world-class department that is pushing the boundaries of research in the most high-tech and innovative areas affecting society.
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News
Q&A with Dennis Sylvester: New Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering at… Michigan
University of Michigan’s incoming chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering talks about goals, challenges, and what’s special about ECE.

Dennis Sylvester named Peter and Evelyn Fuss Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering… at Michigan
Sylvester is an internationally recognized leader in the area of ultra-low power integrated circuit design, entrepreneur, distinguished educator, and leader.

Zachary Fritts awarded Predoctoral Fellowship to support research on time-varying,… electrically-small antennas
Fritts, Ph.D. student in Electrical and Computer Engineering, is working on electrically-small antennas, with potential applications in telecommunications, health, and sensing.
