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Electrical and Computer Engineering Research

The Charles L. Brown Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is well-known for its world-class photonics and high frequency diodes. Our department bridges quantum science, communication and engineering. Our faculty lead cutting-edge research in ultra low-power chip design. We are proud of our long-standing tradition in computer engineering, medical imaging, signals and systems, and machine learning research.

Pushing the Boundaries in Photonics Research
Tackling Hardware and Material Systems Challenges
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Materials

We fabricate and characterize a range of materials including ferroelectric, oxides, III-V thin-films, 2D layered materials and nanostructured ingots. The structural and transport characterizations enable materials integration in novel electronic, thermal or optical devices.

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Devices and Circuits

We excel in the design of THz devices and circuits, microelectromechanical components, super-conducting materials, and beyond-CMOS electronics. Our research advances non-Boolean computing, biomolecular sensing, long-range sensing (radio telescopes), wireless communications, and large-scale data storage.

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Photonics

We lead in photodetector research on high-speed, high-power photodiodes and low noise avalanche photodiodes. We also have a rising program in microresonators and modeling and fabrication of photonic integrated circuits. Laser applications enable improved performance of photonic devices.

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Cyber-physical Systems, Control and Robotics

Our strengths in adaptive and nonlinear control, assured autonomy, and dependable and secure computing lead the way in developing a wide range of resilient robotic and cyber-physical systems, including active magnetic bearings, micro-grids, aerial, ground and underwater vehicles, medical devices, and surgical robots.

Hardware for AI and IoT

Our applications-driven research in IoT systems emphasizes self-powered systems, leveraging energy-efficient, sub-threshold circuit design. Our research on in-memory processing, integrated system design, and advanced materials aims to address computational challenges arising in AI and optimization.

Machine Learning, Signal/Image Processing and Communications

We specialize in the theoretical foundations of signal processing, communications, and machine learning, as well as a wide range of applications, including biomedical image analysis, intelligent and secure networks, social computing, and emerging data storage technologies.

Cross-Cutting Research Areas

Brain Biomedical Systems and Data Science
Quantum Materials and Devices
Charging-battery Energy Management
noun-advanced-materials-2602241 Innovations in Fabrication

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