Remembering Arne Nilsson
We fondly remember Arne Nilsson, professor emeritus of ECE and pivotal computer networking researcher who sadly passed away on December 8, 2020.
Guvenc and Lu Elevated to IEEE Fellows
Two NC State ECE professors–Ismail Guvenc and Ning Lu–were honored with elevation to IEEE Fellow in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the field of electrical and computer engineering.
Cranos Williams named Platform Director for Data-Driven Plant Sciences
Cranos Williams, a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been named the director of the Data-Driven Plant Sciences platform for the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative
2020 Promoted and Tenured Faculty
Congratulations to five outstanding ECE faculty members who were promoted to Professor or granted tenure this year.
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.
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.
Remembering Tony Mitchell, Asst. Dean Emeritus
We fondly remember Tony Mitchell, Assistant Dean of Engineering (emeritus) and Associate Professor of ECE who sadly passed away on April 1, 2020.
Aysu receives NSF CAREER Award
Congratulations to Dr. Aysu for receiving an NSF Faculty Early Career Development Award (CAREER) for his ongoing cryptographic and deep learning research!
Bozkurt and Floyd Named University Faculty Scholars
Congratulations to professors Alper Bozkurt and Brian Floyd, named University Faculty Scholars for their significant academic achievements and contributions to the university.
Nagle Inducted into IEEE TAB Hall of Honor
Congratulations to Dr. Troy Nagle who was honored with induction into IEEE Technical Activities Board’s Hall of Fame for 2019, recognizing his long contributions to the Board’s governance.
Pignataro named Fellow of National Academy of Inventors
Congratulations to Carlos Pignataro, an adjunct lecturer in ECE being named fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.
Yaoyao Jia Wins IEEE Best Paper Award
Congratulations to Yaoyao Jia, winner of Best Paper award from IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Circuits and Systems for her work on mm-sized wireless implantable opto-electro stimulation devices.
Gupta Recipient of 2019 Lane Outstanding Teaching Award
We are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2019 William F. Lane Outstanding Teaching Award—Dr. Rachana Gupta. The Lane Award recognizes excellence in teaching or educational leadership in the department.
Kish named director of NC State Nanofabrication Facility
Introducing one of our newest faculty members, Fred Kish, an IEEE Fellow with over 125 patents to his name, and is now the new Director of the NC State Nanofabrication Facility
Dixit Named as Standing Committee Chair for ACM-W
Congratulations to Arati Dixit, a teaching associate professor in ECE who has been named to the leadership team of the Association for Computing Machinery’s Council on Women in Computing (ACM-W).
Dr. Ismail Guvenc Receives the R. Ray Bennett Faculty Fellow Award
Dr. Ismail Guvenc has been selected to receive the inaugural R. Ray Bennett Faculty Fellow Award
HKN Receives Outstanding Chapter Award
NC State’s IEEE-HKN Chapter has been awarded an Outstanding Chapter Award for 2017-2018, continuing their long record of excellence.
Department mourns loss of Dr. Robert Trew, former ECE department head
We mourn the loss of Dr. Robert Trew, Alton and Mildred Lancaster Distinguished Professor (Emeritus) and former head of ECE, who sadly passed away on Feb. 24. A celebration of his life will be held Mar. 30.