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.
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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.
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Electrical and computer engineering researchers receive federal funding for quantum science advancements
Thirteen University of Waterloo researchers have received $16.2 million in funding for 16 projects aimed at advancing quantum science and technology. This funding is part of the Government of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy (NQS), which seeks to strengthen Canada's leadership in quantum research and accelerate the development of quantum technologies.
The announcement was made by Sherry Romanado, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Professor Alejandro Adem, President of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), at the INRS Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications Research Centre in Varennes, Québec.
Four professors from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) are among the recipients of these grants.
Electrical and computer engineering PhD student among finalists in 2025 GRADflix Competition
After a record-breaking number of registrations for the 2025 GRADflix competition, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs announced the finalists whose videos will be featured at the upcoming GRADflix Showcase. The competition, which invites graduate students from across campus to create 60-second videos showcasing their research, highlights students’ ability to combine creativity and scientific communication while gaining visibility for their work and expanding their professional networks.
Dr. Kami Vaniea attends exclusive Dagstuhl Seminar on Privacy Research
Dr. Kami Vaniea, a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo and a leading researcher in privacy and human-computer interaction, has just returned from the prestigious Dagstuhl Seminar on “Grand Challenges for Research on Privacy Documents.” Held in Germany, the seminar brought together some of the world’s foremost experts to tackle urgent privacy challenges and their growing impact on technology. As a member of Waterloo’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute, Dr. Vaniea’s participation highlights the institution’s ongoing commitment to addressing critical privacy issues in the digital age.