Electrical and computer engineers shape the future through innovation. They develop and improve systems that serve everyday needs of society spanning from high-voltage engineering and sustainable energy, to breakthroughs in wireless technology. Our faculty and students do everything from creating low-cost digital x-ray imagers to combat tuberculosis in developing countries, to building real-time embedded systems to advance the design and reliability of commercial products. ECE - the future is what we do.
Research
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is a dynamic and innovative hub of cutting-edge advancements in technology and engineering. Faculty members lead pioneering research in areas such as robotics, artificial intelligence, communications, embedded systems, and renewable energy, addressing real-world challenges and driving technological breakthroughs.
Resources
Events
MASc Seminar Notice: FPGA-Accelerated Deep Learning for Denoising Low-Dose PET Scans
Candidate: Eric-Khang Dao
Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Supervisor: Dr. Vincent Gaudet
All are welcome!
MASc Seminar Notice: Enhancing Large Language Model Fine-Tuning for Classification Using Conditional Mutual Information
Candidate: Thanushon Sivakaran
Date: April 11, 2025
Time: 12:00pm
Location: online
Supervisor: Dr. En-Hui Yang
All are welcome!
MASc Seminar Notice: Dual Energy X-ray for Quantitative Analysis of areal Bone Mineral Density (aBMD) using a stacked Flat Panel Detector (FPD)
Candidate: Nelly Madani
Date: April 14, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: online
Supervisor: Dr. Karim Karim
All are welcome!
News
Innovating the future: Exploring the Capstone Projects that are shaping tomorrow's technology
Each year, the University of Waterloo’s Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Capstone Design program turns the bold ideas of its final-year students into innovations that shape the future. This highly anticipated event is more than just an academic milestone—it's a launchpad for cutting-edge technology, where creativity meets real-world problem-solving. From next-generation hardware to AI-powered solutions, Capstone projects push the boundaries of what’s possible, showcasing the ingenuity, technical skill, and entrepreneurial spirit that define Waterloo engineers.
Engineering spinoff company sends X-ray tech into orbit Tuesday, April 1, 2025
X-ray technology developed by a Waterloo Engineering spinoff company blasted into space this week as part of a private mission aboard a SpaceX rocket.
The flagship X-ray device made by KA imaging was selected for the Fram2 mission, a partnership of academic institutions and private companies with a four-person crew, for its portability and accuracy.
Celebrating Excellence: The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering announces 2023 and 2024 Award Recipients
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.