College of Engineering & Applied Sciences - University at Albany

06/24/2021

CEAS is very proud of you, James.

Congratulations to James, who received the UAlbany presidential award for undergraduate research for his work on ML-guided nano-material design! James will continue doing AI research at RPI for his PhD.

06/08/2021

UAlbany summers sessions are well underway. If you're on campus, take a little time to enjoy the beauty. If not, we look forward to welcoming you this fall.

06/07/2021

Computer Science professors Pradeep Atrey and Amir Masoumzadeh are among the UAlbany cybersecurity experts who can speak to recent cyber attacks that are targeted to crippling critical industries and infrastructures.

https://www.newswise.com/articles/experts-advisory-cyberattack-shuts-down-another-critical-industry

05/28/2021

Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Dola Saha who has received an exploratory grant of $20,500 from the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research to explore how wireless networks function with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

05/25/2021

How do you design a testing environment capable of reproducing the searing heat of 300 degrees Celsius? This question and more answered by CEAS engineering students during this round of ECE capstone projects. Read more: https://www.albany.edu/news-center/news/2021-engineering-students-present-senior-capstone-projects

CEAS graduating seniors presented on their year-long capstone design experience, where teams of students propose, design, build, test, demonstrate, present and fully document a working prototype of a sophisticated electronic system.

05/21/2021

It's official! Degrees were conferred last night at the UAlbany Virtual Commencement Celebration. Go engineers! The faculty and staff of CEAS applaud your success! Pictured below is Michelle Jimenez '21, BS Electrical and Computer Engineering.

05/20/2021

UAlbany's 2021 Great Dane Graduation Experience culminates tonight! Join us for the 6:45pm pre-show and 7pm Virtual Commencement Ceremony: https://www.albany.edu/commencement

05/12/2021

Congratulations to UAlbany Computer Science PhD student Wei Xiong and professors Petko Bogdanov and Mariya Zheleva whose paper on zero shot modulation recognition will appear at IEEE Secon 2021.

05/11/2021

Read how UAlbany Computer Science Professor Chinwe Ekenna’s passion to study high-level STEM courses in her native Nigeria led her towards research tackling robotics, mathematics and Malaria. https://www.albany.edu/news-center/news/2021-ekennas-research-tackles-robotics-mathematics-and-malaria

Assistant Professor Chinwe Ekenna is an active researcher who is also focused on fostering opportunities, particularly for young women, in STEM fields — as a mentor and advocate for equity and inclusiveness in the workplace, life and learning environments.

05/10/2021

If you're an undergrad from any college interested in wireless communications, you're invited to attend this FREE online summer school from June 1-3, 2021 hosted by UBINET Lab and UAlbany NSF CAREER Award winning Computer Science Professor Mariya Zheleva. Fun interactive activities. Info: https://bit.ly/3f6cxyD

05/07/2021

CEAS Dean Kim Boyer discusses latest developments in one of UAlbany's most exciting colleges. He is joined by Electrical and Computer Engineering alum and current Purdue doctoral student Ian Walter '20. This May 5, 2021 Dean's Town Hall was hosted by the University at Albany Alumni Association. View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIHaJFtOrYI

05/06/2021

If you're an undergraduate student interested in building and energy efficiency, apply for the Next Gen professional development program. Thanks to generous donors, it's free to participants. Applications due May 7th. For info and eligibility requirements: https://gettingtozeroforum.org/next-gen-application/

05/04/2021

Learn the basics of neural network design and how to implement with the TensorFlow library at "Introduction to Machine Learning with TensorFlow," with UAlbany's IEEE Student Section on May 5th at 8pm. Install beforehand: Python https://bit.ly/3vF0rTB ; Tensorflow https://bit.ly/3gZzgyJ

Join on Discord: https://bit.ly/3b3x6um

05/03/2021

CEAS joins UAlbany in welcoming our newest Great Danes! We also look forward to working with those who will be studying computer science, electrical and computer engineering, and environmental and sustainable engineering. See you in the fall! https://fb.watch/5fKmwdwohv/

04/30/2021

The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University at Albany (an R1 institution) is looking for a Computer Science Professor and Chair. Details and how to apply: https://www.albany.edu/ceas/employment-opportunities

04/29/2021

Congratulations to UAlbany Assistant Professors of Computer Science Amirreza Masoumzadeh and Shaghayegh (Sherry) Sahebi who have joined the esteemed ranks of NSF CAREER Award winners! Read how they are making advances in cybersecurity and online education. (Fun fact: This is the first year CEAS has had two NSF award winners, and they happen to be a married couple.) https://bit.ly/2ShUsG9

04/28/2021

CEAS congratulates Yasitha Warahena Liyanage who will be working as an Applied Scientist Intern for Amazon during summer 2021. Liyanage is an Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) PhD student who is advised by ECE Assistant Professor Daphney-Stavroula Zois, a 2020 NSF CAREER Award recipient.

04/27/2021

At the President’s Awards for Exemplary Public Engagement online conversation last night, alum Ian Walter '20 made a surprise visit to share how his ECE capstone experience made an impact on him. Ian, who is currently in the direct-to-PhD program in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, was also a team leader during the CEAS response to tackle the critical PPE shortage during Spring 2020 by creating, assembling and distributing NIH-approved medical face shields with 3D printed parts. It was great seeing you, Ian. You make us proud!

Pictured with Ian: Dr. Alfredo Medina (Office of Public Engagement) and Dr. Jonathan Muckell (CEAS)

04/26/2021

Science in Service to Society: that's how we view engineering and computer science at CEAS. Join the online conversation tonight as we honor award recipients and hear how their research projects are making a positive impact for good. Register now! https://bit.ly/2RBKYF5

Join an online conversation with the UAlbany winners of the 2020 President’s Awards for Exemplary Public Engagement, Monday, April 26, 2021 at 6-7pm. Learn about their projects and partnerships and hear their insights on what it takes to create effective community engagement initiatives. Award winners include CEAS professors Jonathan Muckell (Electrical and Computer Engineering Capstone Experience), Daphney Zois, and Charalampos Chelmis (Smart and Connected Communities), and their partners. Register: https://bit.ly/2RBKYF5

04/23/2021

TODAY: The UAlbany CURCE virtual Undergraduate Research Conference is happening all day. Students from 26 different majors are presenting, so you are sure to find something of interest to you. "Drop in" and view one or more videos, leave feedback or even ask questions of the student researchers, including Anya Ross and James Oswald of CEAS. https://bit.ly/3auFyCo

The 18th Annual Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (CURCE) at UAlbany is being held virtually on Friday, April 23, 2021. Student presenters, including Anya Ross (Electrical and Computer Engineering) and James Oswald (Computer Science), have already uploaded their video presentations. Open to viewing now! https://bit.ly/3auFyCo

04/22/2021

CEAS congratulates Computer Science (CS) senior Pranjal Atrey, who received full funding and Dean's Fellowship to pursue a PhD in Computer Engineering at University of Maryland, College Park (ranked 14th in Computer Engineering in the nation and top 5 on the East Coast). Atrey credits his working with Electrical and Computer Engineering professors Mustafa Aksoy and Daphne Zois to developing his further interest in the field. He also comes from a family of CS academics, including his father, Dr. Pradeep Atrey. Bravo!

04/21/2021

The 18th Annual Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (CURCE) at UAlbany is being held virtually on Friday, April 23, 2021. Student presenters, including Anya Ross (Electrical and Computer Engineering) and James Oswald (Computer Science), have already uploaded their video presentations. Open to viewing now! https://bit.ly/3auFyCo

04/20/2021

Computer science and engineering aficionados, catch two workshops hosted by UAlbany's IEEE Student Section this week:

Wednesday, 4/21 at 8pm: Machine Learning.
(Google Colab link: https://bit.ly/3v4tb7V)

Thursday, 4/22 at 8pm: Software Design Patterns

Join both on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/c5xMxSr

04/19/2021

Join an online conversation with the UAlbany winners of the 2020 President’s Awards for Exemplary Public Engagement, Monday, April 26, 2021 at 6-7pm. Learn about their projects and partnerships and hear their insights on what it takes to create effective community engagement initiatives. Award winners include CEAS professors Jonathan Muckell (Electrical and Computer Engineering Capstone Experience), Daphney Zois, and Charalampos Chelmis (Smart and Connected Communities), and their partners. Register: https://bit.ly/2RBKYF5

04/16/2021

UAlbany to hold in-person and virtual Commencement Ceremonies for Spring 2021 honor the Classes of 2020 and 2021. https://www.albany.edu/news-center/news/2021-ualbany-announces-person-virtual-commencements-spring-2021

04/14/2021

The Research Coffee Hour for the 20-21 academic year is celebrating the Diversity in Research Excellence at UAlbany. UAlbany community, join us tomorrow April 15th from 3:00 to 4:30 pm: https://bit.ly/32gvngs

UAlbany faculty, staff, and students are invited to the Research Coffee Hour, Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 3-4:30pm, featuring the robotics research of Dr. Chinwe Ekenna, Computer Science assistant professor. See your 4/9 UAlbany email for the Webinar link. Sponsored by The Division for Research. (The talk is titled "Improved Motion Planning for Robot Roadmaps and Extended Applications.")

04/13/2021

In "A New Age of Discovery," Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Mustafa Aksoy addresses challenges to aid space explorers. His podcast was broadcasted during University at Albany Week on WAMC's The Academic Minute: https://bit.ly/32ccafU. Dr. Aksoy was one of five UAlbany experts from various fields in the series: https://bit.ly/2Rr9xo5)

04/12/2021

UAlbany faculty, staff, and students are invited to the Research Coffee Hour, Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 3-4:30pm, featuring the robotics research of Dr. Chinwe Ekenna, Computer Science assistant professor. See your 4/9 UAlbany email for the Webinar link. Sponsored by The Division for Research. (The talk is titled "Improved Motion Planning for Robot Roadmaps and Extended Applications.")

04/08/2021

UAlbany's IEEE Student Section is hosting its 8th workshop this semester on Thursday, April 8th at 8pm. Join on Discord (https://discord.com/invite/c5xMxSr) to learn more about computer networking and REST APIs. Install Node.JS (https://bit.ly/3fNpkb8) and Postman (https://bit.ly/3mrE8NW) before the event.