Celebrating Excellence: The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering announces 2023 and 2024 Award Recipients

Thursday, March 27, 2025

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering's 2023 and 2024 faculty awards for teaching, research and service, selected by ECE’s Merit Committee. These exceptional individuals have demonstrated remarkable achievements and ongoing contributions to our vibrant academic community. Their work continues to inspire excellence across the department and beyond.

James A. Field Teaching Excellence Award—in recognition of superior teaching excellence and commitment.

    • 2024 - Ziqiang Patrick Huang
    • 2023 – Peter Levine

Marsland Faculty Fellowship Award—in recognition of superior teaching, scholarly excellence, and commitment and dedication to the department and the University.

    • 2024 – Stephen L. Smith
    • 2023 – Ladan Tahvildari

ECE Research Excellence Award—in recognition of excellence in research and scholarly contributions to the field.

    • 2024 – Yash Vardhan Pant
    • 2023 – Kerstin Dautenhahn

These prestigious awards highlight the dedication and exceptional work of our faculty. Congratulations to all the awardees for their remarkable contributions to the department and the broader academic community!


About the Department

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is at the forefront of leading engineering education and research. With a world-renowned co-operative study program and a rich history of innovation, Waterloo Engineering is ranked among the top 50 engineering schools globally. Our ECE department is committed to maintaining excellence in its established areas of expertise while exploring new and emerging research opportunities.