Category: Grad Students
‘Fan of Innovation’ Puts Tech Expertise to Work in Agriculture
July 14, 2025Drawing on expertise gained as an NC State doctoral student in electrical engineering, Enrique Peña Martinez launches a career in agricultural technology. His goal: to help reduce the challenges that come with farming and increase its rewards.
Shubham Dhiman Wins 2025 IEEE Joseph John Suozzi INTELEC Fellowship Award in Power Electronics
July 10, 2025Congratulations to Shubham Dhiman, EE Ph.D. candidate, on winning the 2025 IEEE Joseph John Suozzi INTELEC Fellowship Award in Power Electronics.
Meet Amanda Dixon ’99, Our Spring 2025 ECE Commencement Speaker
April 21, 2025Amanda Dixon ’99 will speak at the Spring 2025 ECE Commencement. She returns to campus to celebrate the Class of 2025 and share her journey in smart cities.
Electrical Engineering Shines in New U.S. News & World Report Rankings
April 8, 2025NC State’s graduate Electrical Engineering program now ranks #33 in the nation in the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
ECE Grad Student Wins Best Paper Award at ACI
January 9, 2025ECE graduate student Colt Nichols wins best paper at the 2024 International Conference on Animal-Computer Interaction
Powering Medical Drones: How NC State, Utah State and Navajo Tech Are Shaping Autonomous Drone Technology
September 27, 2024A NIST-funded project brings together NC State, Utah State and Navajo Tech to develop cutting-edge drone technology for pandemic preparedness. The project focuses on autonomous drones capable of delivering medical supplies across long distances, equipped with wireless charging and thermal regulation systems.
Grad Student Aatman Patel Innovating In-Car Connectivity at BMW North America
August 26, 2024Aatman Patel ’25 is revolutionizing in-car connectivity during his co-op internship at BMW North America. His work with the Car Connectivity DLI team is shaping his career in automotive tech and wireless communications.
Electric Bandage Holds Promise for Treating Chronic Wounds
August 7, 2024Researchers at NC State and the ASSIST Center, including Assistant Professor Amay Bandodkar, have developed an affordable electric bandage that speeds up the healing of chronic wounds by 30%. This innovative bandage, which is easy to use at home, represents a significant advancement in wound care by providing an effective and low-cost treatment option.
Ph.D. Candidate Krishna Namburi and Faculty Member Iqbal Husain Win Best Paper Award at ITEC 2024
August 7, 2024Krishna Mpk Namburi, a standout student from our Electrical and Computer Engineering department, and faculty member Iqbal Husain were awarded the Best Paper Award at the prestigious ITEC 2024 conference.
Exploring the Future of Wearable Technology: Bhavya Jain’s Summer at NC State
July 17, 2024Bhavya Jain, graduate researcher at NC State ECE, is developing cutting-edge wearable sensing technology and eco-friendly power sources. This summer, Jain led research on flexible-wearable sensors and a biocompatible battery.
Engineering for Connection: NC State Ph.D. Candidate’s Bench Design in National Spotlight
June 14, 2024Danny Krafft, an NC State ECE Ph.D. candidate, co-designed “The Connection Bench,” which earned national recognition.
Doctoral Student Receives NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
April 8, 2024Congratulations to Cole Dickerson, just named a 2024 recipient of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, supporting his work on unmanned aerial platforms with AERPAW.