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
Invited Seminar: Navigating the Signal Domain: Understanding Signal Analyzer Fundamentals and Beyond
Speaker: Dr. Aidin Taeb, RF/Microwave and Quantum Solution Engineer, Keysight Technologies
Date: November 14, 2025
Time: 1:30pm to 2:45pm
Location: EIT 3142
Open to: All faculty, staff, and students
PhD Seminar Notice: Modelling of Ferroelectric and Antiferroelectric Devices for Logic and Neuro-inspired Hardware
Candidate: Mayuri Sritharan
Date: November 17, 2025
Time: 10:00am
Location: online
Supervisor: Dr. Youngki Yoon
All are welcome.
MASc Seminar Notice: Crowding Out The Noise: Algorithmic Collective Action Under Differential Privacy
Candidate: Rushabh Solanki
Date: November 24, 2025
Time: 1:00pm
Location: E5-5047
Supervisor: Elliot Creager
All are welcome!
News
Researchers lead project to fortify Canada's cybersecurity
A research team led by Waterloo Engineering professors received $2 million in new federal funding to safeguard Canada’s critical cybersecurity infrastructure by identifying and countering threats that could emerge through the supply chain.
Led by Dr. Sebastian Fischmeister, an electrical and computer engineering professor, and Dr. Michael Mayer, a professor in mechanical and mechatronics engineering, the Materials-based Cybersecurity in Electronics (MATSEC) project brings together a collaborative team of Waterloo Engineering researchers.
Quishing: Understanding the Rising Threat of QR Code Scams
QR code–based scams, known as quishing, are becoming increasingly common as attackers use fraudulent codes to steal personal information or redirect users to malicious sites. InsideHalton recently explored this issue and interviewed electrical and computer engineering professor, Dr. Kami Vaniea, who provided expert insight into why these attacks are difficult to detect and how users can protect themselves. The article offers a clear overview of the risks and practical guidance for safer QR code use.
Electrical and computer engineering PhD student, Laith Alkhawaldeh wins Best Student Paper at IEEE PES ISGT-Asia 2025
Electrical and computer engineering PhD student, Laith Alkhawaldeh, was awarded Best Student Paper at the IEEE PES ISGT-Asia 2025 conference, held in Guangzhou, China from October 31 to November 2, 2025.
Alkhawaldeh’s paper titled “Adaptive ADMM for Distributed Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading,” presents a distributed optimization framework for peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading among residential prosumers.