Welcome to Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Waterloo
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
PhD Seminar Notice: Strain-Balanced InGaAs/InAlAs Superlattices on InP(111)B for Terahertz Photoconductive Antennas
Candidate: Seyed Ali Hosseini Farahabadi
Date: April 25, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: EIT 3151-53
Supervisor: Wasilewski, Zbig
All are welcome!
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!
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.