ECE Division News

Six ECE faculty and staff have been recognized by the College of Engineering for their creativity, innovation, and daring approaches to their work.

How engineers are applying their expertise for future planning.

The textbook helps prepare upper level undergraduate students and graduate students to join the quantum revolution

Dr. Herrera-Fierro goes out of her way to support student, faculty, and external users of the Lurie Nanofabrication Facility, and is considered a key component of its success

PhD Coordinator Kristen Thornton continues to go above and beyond for the ECE graduate student community by creating new events, new office hours, and helping to launch a new Master’s program all during the global pandemic.

As Unit Administrator for Electrical and Computer Engineering, Armstrong has been a driving force for many of the department’s biggest advancements, and she’s known for fostering a thriving, inclusive, collaborative, and fun environment.

An interdisciplinary team of faculty created a new introductory course in robotics that is designed for inclusivity by focusing on linear algebra instead of AP calculus, opening it up to freshman students with a broad mathematical background.

A new faculty member at Michigan, Qu’s research has applications in imaging sciences, scientific discovery, healthcare, and more.

In a project he calls the “Marauder’s Map,” Prof. Zhang uses machine learning-based data models, physics models, and heuristic models to turn physical structures into sensing devices.

Continuum offers courses in machine learning, linear algebra, and coding for everyone from high schoolers to engineers already established in their careers.

This Q&A with Prof. Steve Rand provides insights into his career, his current groundbreaking research, and what makes Michigan unique

With new courses at the freshman, sophomore, and junior levels, Michigan ECE is training tomorrow’s engineers to be leaders in a diverse workforce in service to society.

The EECS Department has honored five faculty for their sustained excellence in instruction and curricular development, distinguished participation in service activities, or for their significant achievements in scholarly research.

John and Sarah Lawser created the fund to give back to U-M by empowering the next generation of EECS engineers.

ASEE Prism magazine explores how linear algebra could level the playing field.

Pathbird gives instructors in the computational sciences the tools to write cloud-based interactive textbooks targeted to their own specific subject matter

From adapting to remote office hours to completely redesigning exam content and format, we explore how one class, EECS 551 Matrix Methods for Signal Processing, Data Analysis, & Machine Learning, has had to reinvent itself for the times.

Covering foundations to applications, the new book by Prof. Stephen Forrest fills a gap in this exciting field

The CSE and ECE divisions have prepared transparency reports detailing undergraduate, graduate and faculty recruiting statistics, context, challenges, activities, commitments, and areas for improvement.

In observance of the holiday that marks the end of chattel slavery, faculty, students, and alumni performed music, shared personal stories, and presented a proposal to the EECS chairs for initiatives to enhance diversity and equity and realize systemic equality in the department.

When summer internships fell through, Michigan Engineering staff scrambled to make sure students would still have access to experiential learning.

Members of our community share their stories, their fears, and their hopes for a more inclusive, just future.

As scientists and engineers, we have an obligation to focus on solving this big societal problem.

This message was sent to the entire EECS community on Tuesday, June 2 in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

‘Noncritical’ in-person research begins ramping up, with public-health protocols.

EECS 373 course instructors quickly pulled together an alternative final project that had students building robots at home.

Prof. Terry was teaching Introduction to Electronic Circuits when the classrooms went dark due to COVID-19.

Winful has made fundamental contributions to nonlinear optics and the physics of tunneling, while also championing an inclusive department.

Pre-COVID-19, ECE Expeditions took thirteen students to the heart of the Big Apple to tour a variety of tech companies, including IBM.

The researcher-entrepreneur who helped bring OLED displays to the masses envisions a future of efficient lighting and next-gen solar power.

For “exemplifying the leadership and vision of Dr. King,” three members of ECE were honored as part of U-M’s annual MLK symposium.

From rubbing elbows with royalty to finding yourself a casual seatmate to a member of U2, Professor Emeritus Gérard Mourou, Prof. Donna Strickland, and their former U-M colleagues shared their experiences and reflections on the 2018 Nobel Prize ceremony.

Seven staff and two faculty are recognized for taking extra steps to advance the College of Engineering’s vision, mission and values within Electrical and Computer Engineering.

ECE helped host faculty from Morehouse College and Prairie View A&M University to explore cross-collaboration opportunities, which allow students and faculty to experience the cultures of both Historically Black Colleges & Universities and U-M.

Dr. Kurt Petersen, Co-Chair of HardTech Group at Silicon Valley Band of Angels and 2019 IEEE Medal of Honor Recipient, presented on “60 Years of MEMS Start-up Companies.”

Neuhoff, an internationally recognized expert in information theory, source coding, and image processing, retired earlier this year.

Faculty, students, and staff came together in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community for the world-wide anti-bullying campaign.

The three-petawatt system could unlock secrets of the universe, advance cancer treatments, improve security screenings for nuclear threats, and much more.

Phillips – who specializes in optoelectronic devices for next generation infrared detectors, solar cells, and thin film electronics – shares his goals for the 13,500 sq. ft. state-of-the-art cleanroom facility.

The workshop attracted students from all over the country and demystified the ECE graduate school experience.

Electrify hosted its first Detroit Tech Camp at the Michigan Engineering Zone this summer to give Detroit-area students greater access to engage with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

For the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, U-M ECE takes a look back – and a look forward – to how our professors, students, and alums have made their mark on the field.

For the past 31 years, Prof. Winick has helped define undergraduate courses and curriculum both at U-M and abroad while inspiring all to engineer their future by understanding the past.

Ann Stals is one of four College of Engineering staff members honored with the Staff Excellence Award. She was selected for her exemplary work as the Alumni Engagement and Events Manager for ECE.

At this year’s convention for the National Society of Black Engineers, U-M professors, students, and alums came together with the other attendees to share experiences, offer career advice, and explore how to improve society.

Tech leader Lynn Conway explores why women and underrepresented minorities lose credit for their contributions over time.

Eight ECE faculty and staff have been recognized by the College of Engineering for their creativity, innovation, and daring approaches to their work.

Prof. Nergis Mavalvala detailed the history and science behind the discovery of gravitational waves as the inaugural recipient of the M. Alten Gilleo Distinguished Lectureship

Nine technologies competed for $75k in the ECE Innovator Program, which emphasizes a team approach to entrepreneurial success.

Spirit Day activities look to make ECE and U-M a more compassionate, inclusive place.

The highest accolade from the Michigan Engineering Alumni Board goes to a thought leader with a track record of predicting the industry’s future.

Over the course of his career Scott became internationally recognized for his work on digital computer logic and design.

At U-M, Gérard Mourou advanced ‘chirped pulse amplification,’ leading to more precise LASIK eye surgery and pushing the limits of optical science.

Attendees explored engineering teams, labs, and projects with demonstrations and games.

Prof. Kamal Sarabandi reviews a University focused on collaboration

The REACT workshop pairs U-M researchers with K-12 science educators to introduce primary school teachers to new laboratory science and classroom-friendly activities.

The incoming electrical and computer engineering chair talks about her vision for the future.

Cybersecurity entrepreneur and interdisciplinary researcher named 15th chair of ECE

Stander has given 33 years of exceptional service to the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science as a Hardware and Electronics Technician

The three textbooks cover as many as five undergraduate courses in electrical engineering.

His research included transportation systems, digital communications, position location, and microwave and fiber optics.

The Wise-Najafi Prize for Engineering Excellence in the Miniature World will recognize and incentivize outstanding research and scholarship related to engineering at the meso-scale, micron-scale, nano-scale and beyond.

The Stephen S. Attwood Award is the most prestigious award that the College of Engineering bestows.

Kamal Sarabandi has expanded radar capabilities in applications ranging from low earth orbit to thousands of feet underground.

A select group of high school students spent a week in classes and labs as they participated in the Electrify Tech Camps to learn just a few things that go on in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

New program turns a researcher’s eye on engineering education in the service of better teaching, learning and diversity at U-M and beyond.

Dr. Valdis Liepa retires after nearly 50 years as a faculty member in the Radiation Laboratory.

The Optics and Photonics event showed a thriving industry in SE Michigan

Professor Senior has played key roles in URSI over the past 50 years

With their gift, Stephen and Rosamund Forrest are making it possible for more graduate and undergraduate students pursue their dreams

This fund will provide need-based support to undergraduate students.

Yagle’s career was distinguished by his dedication to teaching as well as contributions to research.

A celebration with traditional food, calligraphy, and musical performances.

Meet ECE’s master of all details large and small

What a difference maker can do in the workplace

Beigné is a senior scientist at the “most innovative research organization”

Winful discusses life in education

Former Michigan Engineering dean David C. Munson Jr. has been named president of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).

This national center, established in 1990, confirmed Michigan’s leadership in the field.

The symposium highlighted the world-class work done at the University.

As technology changes and advances, so does the range of courses offered by our faculty.

The first-ever Engineering Research Center in Wireless Integrated Microsensing and Systems has forged advances in many fields.

This team has spent countless hours planning and executing outreach activities to make our highly diverse and international student body feel welcome, and to expand its diversity in key areas.

Prof. Wei Lu has been named the new director of the Lurie Nanofabrication Facility (LNF), effective September 1, 2016.

The event highlighted the projects and work of several student teams and labs, giving kids and adults alike a chance to see ECE’s ingenuity in action.

Researchers from around the nation gathered at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor to celebrate the 100th birthday of alumnus Claude E. Shannon (BSE EE/Eng Math ’36, ScD hon. ’61) at the Shannon Centennial Symposium.

These faculty broaden and deepen ECE’s areas of expertise in robotics, ultra low power circuits, nanophotonics, information theory, and many other areas.

Robotic technologies for air, sea and roads, for factories, hospitals and homes will have tailored lab space in Michigan Engineering’s robotics laboratory.

This gift qualifies for the University’s Michigan Matching Initiative for Student Support, and proceeds will provide need-based scholarship support to electrical and computer engineering undergraduate students.

This edition includes two additional chapters, new concepts throughout the book, and additional problem sets.

ICAN bring engineers and neuroscientists together to review the recent advancement in neurotechnology and neuroscience, define the need for next-generation tools, and enhance the translation of technology to the scientific community.

The book explores the principles underpinning large-scale information processing over networks and the crucial interaction between big data and its associated communication, social and biological networks.

“India’s progress toward becoming a global economic power-player has generated an unprecedented need for a larger, highly trained workforce of engineers, scientists and technicians,” Rand said.

Membership in the NAS is one of the highest distinctions for a scientist or engineer in the United States.

The convention hosted more than 100 major companies, and offered students career workshops on interviewing, networking, and general industry know-how.

Faculty praised Beth’s willingness to provide a high level of support to faculty , her ability to work well with other departments, and her unflappable calm in the face of changes in budgets.

Prof. Nakamura is the 2014 Nobel Laureate in Physics for the invention of efficient blue light-emitting diodes, which enabled bright and energy-saving white light sources.

Students, parents, and faculty gathered to celebrate the achievements of EECS students who earned a special award for academic achievement, research, service, or entrepreneurial activities.

Diwali is an ancient Hindu festival that signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair.

Chewie talks to experts about spacecraft thrusters, light sabers, droids, carbonite and holograms.

Local companies set up stands in the EECS Atrium to recruit from over 200 graduate and undergraduate students.

Eric is an international leader in the field of computational electromagnetics and specializes in the development of fast-solution methods and optimization algorithms.

The legislation authorizes programs and funding levels for agencies including the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Standards and Technology.

MIDAS is the new focal point for the multidisciplinary discipline of data science at Michigan, and part of Michigan’s $100M Data Science Initiative.

Prof. Hofmann’s students felt they gained a lot from the course. Several of them will likely go on to teach control courses in coming semesters.

In ECE’s first-ever Electrify Summer Tech Camps, students gathered for three five-day sessions to learn the basics of electrical and computer engineering.

The ACC is one of the world’s premier scientific and engineering conferences dedicated to the advancement of control theory and practice.

This annual ranking of innovative companies in SE Michigan is based on the quality of patents received during the past year.

Along with alumni, there were current and former faculty members, current students, friends, and colleagues, including several program managers, in attendance.

Congratulations to the faculty members that received promotions this year.

In recognition of how the Electrical Engineering discipline has evolved, the two graduate programs, Electrical Engineering and Electrical Engineering: Systems, have merged to form one graduate program: Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Prof. Farris served as an active and highly respected member of the College of Engineering for more than 20 years.

The 2014 LNF (Lurie Nanofabrication Facility) User Symposium highlighted the cutting-edge research enabled by Michigan’s world-class facility.

Congratulations to Profs Bertacco, Flinn, Narayanasamy, Olson, Rais-Zadeh, and Zhong.

Mourou put the University on the map in ultrafast optics when he established the Center for Ultrafast Optical Science in 1991.

The funds from State Farm will be used to renovate the Student Projects Lab and to increase its capacity to serve students.

“Many of these people have known each other for years; it’s a great time to catch up.”

Welcome Profs Lee, Mathieu, Ozay, and Peterson!

The ECE Safety Committee is committed to keeping students safe.

Beth’s positive influence has been felt by the students she has supported, the faculty and staff of EECS, and the entire Engineering community.

This award is bestowed on a young ECE faculty member on the basis of teaching, research, and service, as well as a record of innovation and leadership.

Signals and Systems is a core course for students studying electrical engineering and computer engineering.

Computer Vision seeks to imitate humans’ ability to recognize objects, navigate scenes, reconstruct layouts, and understand the geometric space and semantic meaning.

The discovery of nonlinear optics was just one of several Michigan “firsts” that occurred about fifty years ago, and underscores the importance of involving undergrads in research.

This was the first year Freescale opened up the competition to U.S. students—teams from U-M, U-M Dearborn, and Penn State competed against teams from Mexico and China.

“This book organizes and introduces major concepts in 3D scene and object representation and inference from still images.”

As the birthplace of nonlinear optics, the University of Michigan is proud to host a symposium which will bring together some of the pioneers in the field.

“This is a textbook and reference for readers interested in quasilinear control, a set of methods for performance analysis and design of linear plant or nonlinear instrumentation systems.”

Through visiting professorships, summer programs and more, the U-M community will contribute to the revitalization of the nation.

Wise is recognized as one of the world’s foremost experts in sensor technology as well as a MEMS pioneer and entrepreneur.

The M45 program allows universities to conduct research otherwise impossible without the power and speed of an Internet-scale supercomputing resource.

As designs become more complex and functional, power consumption is becoming the major design consideration and bottleneck in many portable applications.

St. George’s Day was initiated in 1987 as a tribute to our students from the faculty.

Bhattacharya’s is known for his work in quantum dot formation, which he discovered and then expanded upon.

The new course brings together faculty from Art, Architecture, Engineering, and Music — all found on North Campus.

Schweiger is sought after by students, faculty, and administrators for his expertise, which is always offered in a friendly and comfortable manner.

Without exception, those who work with Ms. Rice appreciate her knowledge, cheerfulness, helpfulness, and attention to detail.

The award recognizes the significant contributions of a single CoE staff member with at least 10 years of service. Congratulations, Karen!

Microprocessing changed the computing world, and Michigan alumnus Lee Boysel played a pivotal role.

We now celebrate the life of a remarkable individual – a brilliant innovator, visionary researcher, remarkable teacher, and gentle friend.

“I love Ann Arbor, I love Michigan,” said Haddad. “The University of Michigan is in my blood.”

“The future of CUOS is bright,” said Mourou. “Nothing will stop the flow of discoveries.”

“I’ve always been involved in auditory neurophysiology, that’s the thread throughout my career,” said Anderson.

“All science and engineering is a physical experience,” said England. “It’s an adventure.”

Today, no other biped machine walks faster, is as stable, or varies its walking speed so adroitly.

University of Michigan dedicates statue of Claude E. Shannon, alumnus and father of information theory.