Category: Faculty
Aysu Wins DAC Under-40 Award
September 25, 2026Aysu, who leads the HECTOR Lab at NC State, was honored for his work in hardware-based cybersecurity.
Hantao Cui Wins IEEE PES Prize Paper Award
September 8, 2026Cui’s paper, “Virtual Inertia Scheduling (VIS) for Real-Time Economic Dispatch of IBR-Penetrated Power Systems”, focuses on maintaining power grid stability during the transition to clean energy sources.
ECE Welcomes New Faculty Members
September 1, 2026ECE welcomes two new faculty members for the start of the 2026-27 academic year, Assistant Professors Brittany N. Smith and Wei-Hsi Chen.
NSF Award Fuels NC State’s Research in AI-Powered Wireless Networks
September 1, 2026“AI-native RAN MANageability and Intelligence for Next Generation Networks” (ARMANI) utilizes AI to let networks make smart, reliable decisions on their own. As 5G and 6G systems grow more complex, this kind of automation is increasingly what keeps service fast and dependable, according to #NCStateECE Assistant Professor Vijay K. Shah.
Amay Bandodkar Wins NSF CAREER Award
July 27, 2026This award will support NC State ECE Assistant Professor Amay Bandodkar’s research into advanced wound monitors —smart bandages that are able to safely sample wound fluids and relay information about wound health in real time.
NC State University and Axiro Collaborate on Next-Gen Phased Array and ISAC Research
June 4, 2026NC State’s Integrated Communication and Sensing Lab (ICaSL), led by Assistant Professor Suresh Venkatesh, and Axiro Semiconductor are advancing research in FR2/FR3 phased-array platforms and integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) technologies aimed at enabling next-generation wireless and satellite communication systems.
Support and Supper: Building Community for ECE Ph.D. Students and Faculty
April 28, 2026ECE hosted a dinner for first year Ph.D. students and faculty to network, chat and dine.
Michael Daniele Elected to AIMBE College of Fellows
April 21, 2026Michael Daniele has been elected to the 2026 AIMBE College of Fellows, one of the highest honors in medical and biological engineering. The recognition highlights his work in wearable biosensors and interdisciplinary research training.
ECE, FREEDM, M.C. Dean Host Workshop on Energy Needs for AI Data Centers
March 16, 2026The workshop, held at Hunt Library, convened experts from utilities, data center developers, tech companies, government and academia to build a shared understanding of data center challenges and to identify practical solutions.
Quantum Cooling for Quantum Computing
March 3, 2026NC State ECE Professor Daryoosh Vashaee is tackling one of the biggest challenges in quantum computing. The problem? Keeping everything cool.
John Gajda Appointed by Governor Stein to N.C. Utilities Commission
February 24, 2026Congratulations to NC State ECE Professor of the Practice John Gajda on his appointment to the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
What is Quantum Computing?
February 23, 2026To talk about NC State’s quantum research and innovation, it is important to understand the fundamental principles that underlie quantum computing. Quantum computers aren’t just the next step in classical computing. They function by rewriting the rules of computing entirely.