NC State Named An ‘Energy Elite’ University
NC State, thanks to contributions from strong programs like the NSF FREEDM Center, has been named among the top-ten “Energy Elite” colleges and universities by the American Energy Society (AES).
New Data Processing Module Makes Deep Neural Networks Smarter
AI researchers from NC State ECE—including Tianfu Wu—have improved the performance of deep neural networks by combining feature normalization and feature attention into a single module.
Research Advances Learning Capability of Drone Swarms
Researchers, including Aranya Chakrabortty, have developed a reinforcement learning approach that will allow swarms of unmanned vehicles to accomplish various missions while minimizing performance uncertainty.
Neural Interface System for Somatosensory Feedback
NC State’s Yaoyao Jia has been chosen to lead one of the new collaborative NSF programs, with a million-dollar grant aimed at improving our understanding of somatosensory feedback with the help of a cat.
NC State Places #9 Globally for Electrical Engineering
For the third year in a row, NC State ranks in the top 10 globally for electrical engineering— #9 in the 2020 ShanghaiRankings
Chow Receives 2020 IEEE IES Achievement Award
Congratulations to Dr. Mo-Yuen Chow, 2020 recipient of the IEEE IES Mittelmann Achievement Award, recognizing his substantial technical contributions and leadership with industrial electronics technologies
Using Leaf Fungi to Improve Crop Resilience
An interdisciplinary collaboration across three colleges at NC State are working together to identify and analyze beneficial fungi in the core crops of North Carolina.
New Approach to DNA Data Storage Makes System More Dynamic, Scalable
A partnership of researchers from ECE and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering are laying out a fundamentally new approach to DNA data storage.
Low-Cost Cameras Could Be Sensors to Remotely Monitor Crop Stress
Being able to identify crop problems early can make the difference between saving a crop and losing it, but high-tech solutions can be costly. An interdisciplinary team is leveraging existing technology for a solution.
Remembering ECE Department Head Dr. Robert Kolbas
ECE remembers Dr. Robert Kolbas, and exemplary teacher, department head, and a force behind the ECE MakerSpaces.
Welcoming new Faculty
ECE is proud to announce the addition of four new members of our faculty to bolster the stellar research and teaching going on in the department—welcome to the Pack!
Professors Kolbas and Trussell Retire
In addition to the accomplishments of our graduated Class of 2020, we also recognize the retirement of two faculty members who have shaped our Department over many decades: Joel Trussell and Bob Kolbas.
Researchers Incorporate Computer Vision, Uncertainty into AI for Robotic Prosthetics
Lobaton’s lab leverages AI to create a software integration for existing hardware to enable people using robotic prosthetics to walk in a safer, more natural manner on different types of terrain.
Check-Up
Platforms developed in the Center for Advanced Self- Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST) allow for a wide range of health applications
Veety named Blessis Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award recipient
Congratulations to Elena Veety, a teaching assistant professor in ECE and education director for ASSIST who has been named a winner of the Blessis Outstanding Undergrad Advisor Award for 2020.
Paper by Aysu and Becchi Chosen as Best Paper at DATE Conference
A paper outlining a hardware solution to then next generation of cryptographic solutions by Aydin Aysu and Michela Becchi was chosen as Best Paper at the Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference
ACM Service Award Recognizes Dixit for Strengthening Computing Community
Congratulations tor associate teaching professor Arati Dixit, 2020 receipient of the Outstanding Contribution to ACM Award for contributing to the growth and diversity of Indian women in computing.
A Smarter Collar
Wearable data collection systems being developed in the College are empowering guide dog trainers and making a costly, time-consuming process more efficient
ASSIST Center partners on virtual incubator to advance remote care
The ASSIST Center has partnered with Digital Health Institute for Transformation (DHIT) to launch a webinar series to serve as an innovation engine for advanced remote care, with the first on May 15
Master’s student gives back by making PPE for healthcare workers
Harley Leroy , an ECE Master’s student is hard at work in the Entrepreneurship Garage leveraging 3D printers to make PPE face shields for front-line workers.