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
News
Professor Raafat Mansour selected 2019 recipient of the IEEE Canada A.G.L. McNaughton Award
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CE Professor, Raafat Mansour, has been selected by IEEE Canada as the 2019 recipient of the IEEE Canada A.G.L. McNaughton Award. The Medal is awarded to an Outstanding Canadian Engineer who is recognized for exemplary contributions to the engineering profession. Professor Mansour will receive his award in May at the IEEE Canada Awards Gala.
ECE Manager for Undergraduate Studies, Dave Harris, recognized for improving lives of students
Dave Harris, ECE's Manager for Undergraduate Studies, was recognised in the President's Accolades this week for improving the lives of our undergraduate students.
Professor Sherman Shen selected 2019 recipient of the IEEE Canada R.A. Fessenden Silver Medal Award
ECE Professor, Sherman Shen, has been selected by IEEE Canada as the 2019 recipient of the IEEE Canada R.A. Fessenden Silver Medal Award. The Medal is awarded to outstanding Canadian engineers recognized for their important contributions to the field of telecommunications engineering. Professor Shen will receive his award in May at the IEEE Canada Awards Gala.