Electrical and computer engineers shape the future through innovation. They develop and improve systems that serve everyday needs of society spanning from high-voltage engineering and sustainable energy, to breakthroughs in wireless technology. Our faculty and students do everything from creating low-cost digital x-ray imagers to combat tuberculosis in developing countries, to building real-time embedded systems to advance the design and reliability of commercial products. ECE - the future is what we do.
Research
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is a dynamic and innovative hub of cutting-edge advancements in technology and engineering. Faculty members lead pioneering research in areas such as robotics, artificial intelligence, communications, embedded systems, and renewable energy, addressing real-world challenges and driving technological breakthroughs.
Resources
Events
MASc Seminar Notice: Design of a Class AB Power Amplifier Intended for Combating EMI in a 4x4 Transmitter Front End
Candidate: Bulent Ege Sancak
Date: April 29, 2025
Time: 3:30 pm
Location: EIT 3145
Supervisor: Dr. Slim Boumaiza
All are welcome!
MASc Seminar Notice: Systematic Extraction Flow and Gate Stack Development for GaN HEMT Devices with MVSG Model
Candidate: Yuan Fang
Date: May 2, 2025
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Zoom (online)
Supervisors: Drs. Lan Wei and Ujwal Radhakrishna
All are welcome!
MASc Seminar Notice: Optimal Sensor Protection and Measurement Corruption Detection in Safety-Critical Systems
Candidate: Ben Zhang
Date: May 12, 2025
Time: 11:00am
Location: online
Supervisors: Drs. Chris Nielsen and Derek Rayside
All are welcome!
News
Computer engineering alumni’s VPN startup secures $230M to meet AI demands
Toronto-based virtual private network (VPN) startup Tailscale announced it has raised $230 million in Series C funding to expand its team and meet rising demand from artificial intelligence (AI) companies.
Co-founded in 2019 by Waterloo Engineering alumni Avery Pennarun and David Carney (both BASc ’01, computer engineering), the company offers a secure VPN that simplifies access to private networks.
Innovating the future: Exploring the Capstone Projects that are shaping tomorrow's technology
Each year, the University of Waterloo’s Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Capstone Design program turns the bold ideas of its final-year students into innovations that shape the future. This highly anticipated event is more than just an academic milestone—it's a launchpad for cutting-edge technology, where creativity meets real-world problem-solving. From next-generation hardware to AI-powered solutions, Capstone projects push the boundaries of what’s possible, showcasing the ingenuity, technical skill, and entrepreneurial spirit that define Waterloo engineers.
Engineering spinoff company sends X-ray tech into orbit Tuesday, April 1, 2025
X-ray technology developed by a Waterloo Engineering spinoff company blasted into space this week as part of a private mission aboard a SpaceX rocket.
The flagship X-ray device made by KA imaging was selected for the Fram2 mission, a partnership of academic institutions and private companies with a four-person crew, for its portability and accuracy.