Waterloo Electrical and Computer Engineering

Waterloo Electrical and Computer Engineering Welcome to the official page for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at t

The department offers undergraduate degrees (Bachelor of Applied Science, BASc) in the core areas of electrical engineering and computer engineering, and jointly runs interdisciplinary undergraduate programs in software engineering, mechatronics, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering. All of our undergraduate students are in Waterloo’s world-renowned co-operative study program, participating

in up to six four-month work terms that alternate with their study terms. As a result, our students graduate with considerable experience in the practical application of their skills, while gaining comfort and familiarity with the job-seeking and interview skills that are critical to their careers. At the graduate level, research students have the choice of 13 core areas of specialization, and the opportunity to study emerging disciplines such as sustainable energy, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering. Working closely with faculty supervisors, our 600 graduate students contribute to research in:

Antennas, microwaves, and wave optics
Communications and information systems
Computer hardware
Computer software
Circuits and systems, including computer-aided design
Nanotechnology
Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (PAMI)
Power and energy systems
Quantum information
Silicon devices and integrated circuits
Systems and controls
Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI)
Wireless communications

We also offer a professional graduate program, enabling students to complete a Master of Engineering degree in electrical and computer engineering, with optional Graduate Diplomas in:

Computer networking and security
Management sciences
Software engineering
Sustainable energy

Professionals working in power generation and delivery may also wish to consider online study to obtain a Master of Engineering degree in electrical power engineering.

05/19/2026

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo is pleased to recognize two faculty members who have received major 2026 honours from IEEE Canada for their exceptional contributions to electrical and electronics engineering.

🏅 Professor Xuemin (Sherman) Shen has received the IEEE Canada A.G.L. McNaughton Award for his contributions to wireless and ultra-band communication networks with impact on accessibility, security, and user privacy protection.

🏅 Professor Alfred Yu has received the IEEE Canada Outstanding Engineer Award for transformative innovations in next-generation ultrasound imaging technology that have advanced clinical scanners and cardiovascular diagnostics.

Read more on the ECE News site—article links are available in the comments below 👇

What if your Wi-Fi could do more than connect you to the internet?Researchers in Electrical and Computer Engineering at ...
04/20/2026

What if your Wi-Fi could do more than connect you to the internet?

Researchers in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo are exploring how everyday Wi-Fi signals can be transformed into powerful sensing tools—capable of detecting movement, monitoring environments, and opening the door to new applications in health, security, and smart spaces.

➡️ Read more: https://uwaterloo.ca/electrical-computer-engineering/news/when-wi-fi-becomes-sensor-electrical-and-computer

When Wi-Fi becomes a sensor: Electrical and Computer Engineering researchers named Top 10 Finalist in IEEE Industry Paper Competition

04/13/2026

Innovation meets real-world impact 🚀

Electrical and Computer Engineering students at the University of Waterloo are developing technologies that improve healthcare, enhance human–computer interaction and streamline complex workflows. From AI-assisted psychological reporting to smart insoles that support foot health, these capstone projects demonstrate how engineering can make everyday life better.

These five projects highlight the creativity, technical excellence and problem-solving mindset that define the ECE student experience.

Read more about the projects below 👇
🔗 Link in comments

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) PhD student Soomin Shin awarded Waterloo Data and AI Institute scholarship
03/24/2026

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) PhD student Soomin Shin awarded Waterloo Data and AI Institute scholarship

Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD student Soomin Shin awarded Waterloo Data and AI Institute scholarship

Electrical and computer engineering MASc student Alicia Pan wins first place at GRADflix!
03/13/2026

Electrical and computer engineering MASc student Alicia Pan wins first place at GRADflix!

ECE MASc student Alicia Pan wins first place at GRADflix

Dr. Amir-Hossein Karimi invites you to join us for “Agents in the Wild: Building AI That Actually Does Things,” an inter...
03/12/2026

Dr. Amir-Hossein Karimi invites you to join us for “Agents in the Wild: Building AI That Actually Does Things,” an interactive workshop exploring how modern AI agents are built.

Led by Hamza Mostafa, a fourth-year Computer Science student at the University of Waterloo, participants will build a working AI agent while learning about the key engineering patterns behind agent systems — including tool use, reasoning loops, persistent memory, and safety guardrails.

Hamza has interned at companies and startups in the San Francisco Bay Area, including OpenAI, where he worked on the Agent team developing systems such as Deep Research, ChatGPT Agent, and Shopping Agent.

📅 Friday, March 20, 2026
🕐 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 EIT 3142

This three-hour hands-on workshop only requires a laptop with WiFi, and all API keys will be provided at no cost.

The event is free, but space is limited and registration is required, so be sure to secure your spot early.

👉 Learn more and register:
https://uwaterloo.ca/electrical-computer-engineering/youre-invited-attend

If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Pinos, Communications and Awards Officer for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Join us on March 20th for a hands-on workshop introducing the core engineering patterns behind modern AI agents

02/10/2026

Ever wondered what music might look like in motion? Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. Gennaro Notomista and his team at the University of Waterloo are using swarms of robots to turn sound into stunning paintings of light. By translating musical features like tempo and chords into movement and illumination, the robots create live, interactive works of art that blend technology, creativity, and human input.

This exciting work highlights how robotics, art, and music can come together in unexpected ways.

See the full CTV News story — link in the comments.

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