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Zerina Kapetanovic receives Yang Research Award, other honors, and secures a tenure-track faculty position at Stanford University

Recent UW ECE graduate Zerina Kapetanovic (Ph.D. ‘22) has received high honors for her work while at UW ECE. She will join Stanford University in September 2023 as an assistant professor of electrical engineering.

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An IV fluid monitor that could help save the lives of newborns worldwide

A UW ECE student team, led by UW ECE Professor Denise Wilson and Dr. Gregory Valentine from the UW School of Medicine, has engineered a low-cost, highly accurate intravenous (IV) fluid monitor aimed at improving infant health outcomes around the globe.

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UW ECE graduate students receive Cadence Diversity in Technology Scholarship

Alana Dee (left) and Marziyeh Rezaei (right) are second-year doctoral students at UW ECE and each is a recipient of a 2022 Cadence Diversity in Technology Scholarship. Both students are advised by UW ECE Assistant Professor Sajjad Moazeni.

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Q&A: UW ECE Professor Kai-Mei Fu discusses future of quantum research

Kai-Mei Fu, who is the Virginia and Prentice Bloedel Professor of Physics and Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington, was recently interviewed by UW News about the up-and-coming field of quantum research.

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UW ECE calls for proposals that improve diversity, equity and inclusion

The Department is issuing a call to faculty, students and staff for new DEI initiative proposals that, if approved, will be supported by the UW ECE DEI Small Grants Program. The deadline for proposals is April 30, 2023.

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Are quantum computers for real? So far, the uncertainty principle rules the day

UW ECE Assistant Professor Rahul Trivedi was featured in a GeekWire article on quantum computers and the uncertainties of its future.

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For Researchers

Each day, we are working together to build great things. From utilizing DNA to store a legion of digital files to discovering advanced protections against elite computer hacking, we value our research collaborations. There are many ways to contribute to our research, so let’s come together and tackle the big questions together.

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We have over 50 faculty members across a multitude of research concentrations and focuses.  Search our faculty »

See Our Research

We pursue research across a broad range of areas, from antennas to photonics to vehicular technology. Some of our research is housed in major multi-university centers, like the University of Washington Nanofabrication Facility. Additional research projects are part of collaborative electrical engineering faculty groups, like our BioRobotics Lab. There are many opportunities to see our research in action. Come visit our labs! Contact College of Engineering to schedule a tour at coeinfo@u.washington.edu.

Engineering, Innovation and Entrepreneurial (ENGINE) Capstone Course

Developed in 2015, the ENGineering, INnovation & Entrepreneurial (ENGINE) capstone program enables students to work in teams on industry sponsored projects. The first entrepreneurial system design course of its kind in the department, the option is designed to develop students’ skills in innovation, systems engineering and project management. The program offers select companies an opportunity to benefit from the vibrant innovation culture at UW ECE.