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Shape the future of critical technologies

Develop innovative electrical and embedded control systems for computers, robots, cell phones, renewable energy, power distribution, satellites and more.

At University of Idaho’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, you gain the skills and experience to excel in a technology-driven world. Employers recognize U of I graduates for their expertise and ability to meet the challenges of today’s technology-driven world.

The department offers undergraduate and graduate electrical and computer engineering programs online and on campus in Moscow, Coeur d’Alene, and graduate programs in Idaho Falls. 

Preparing the national semiconductor workforce

Join the emerging professional semiconductor manufacturing workforce through world-class undergraduate and graduate education and research across the field of microelectronics.

As a student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, you take on industry-sponsored research projects and build the expertise to address critical challenges. Your work can help revitalize domestic memory chip manufacturing and improve supply chain efficiency across the U.S.


Real-world energy solutions experience

Position yourself for a successful career in the rapidly evolving energy sector. Work alongside faculty with expertise in power systems to design and optimize energy systems through hands-on learning, laboratory work and collaborative projects with industry partners.

In the electrical and computer engineering department, you’ll tackle energy challenges on industry standard technology and explore advanced research in smart grids, energy storage and efficiency. This immersive learning will help you prepare for a successful career in the fast-growing energy sector.

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Laboratory access and advanced research

Faculty in this department focus on cutting-edge research in areas like cybersecurity, robotics, power systems, telecommunications and artificial intelligence. You’ll collaborate on innovative projects, addressing real-world challenges and advancing technology in fields critical to energy, healthcare and communication systems.

Safeguarding modern technology

Protect the functionality and reliability of the technologies that underpin industries such as energy, healthcare, finance and transportation, ensuring public safety and trust in these systems.

Learn the skills to maintain systems that control everything from power grids to communication networks.

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Explore our research

Learn more about the research that the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is conducting throughout Idaho and the world.

Faculty mentorship and staff support

Faculty and staff in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering are eager to meet you.

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Yacine Chakhchoukh, Ph.D., P.E.
Associate professor
208-885-1550
yacinec@uidaho.edu

Zain UI Abideen
Assistant Professor
zabideen@uidaho.edu

Herbert Hess, Ph.D., P.E
Department chair, professor
208-885-4341
hhess@uidaho.edu

Brian Johnson, Ph.D., P.E.
University Distinguished Professor, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Endowed Chair in Power Engineering, CSDS director
208-885-6902
bjohnson@uidaho.edu

Marc Jean
Clinical Associate Professor
mjean@uidaho.edu

Hangtian Lei, Ph.D., P.E.
Associate professor
208-885-0952
hlei7@uidaho.edu

Feng Li, Ph.D., P.E.
Micron Endowed Chair in Microelectronics, NGeM director, FIB/SEM director
208-885-7571
fengli@uidaho.edu

Rakin Muhammad Shadab 
Assistant Professor
rshadab@uidaho.edu

Balakumar Muniandi
Assistant Professor

Robert Rinker, Ph.D.
Associate professor; associate chair of computer science
208-885-7378
rinker@uidaho.edu

Rowdy Sanford
Clinical Associate Professor
rsanford@uidaho.edu

Ting-Yen Shih, Ph.D., P.E.
Associate professor
208-885-0953
tshih@uidaho.edu

Dennis Sullivan, Ph.D., P.E.
Professor
208-885-5926
dsulliva@uidaho.edu

Giselle Veach
Clinical Associate Professor
gveach@uidaho.edu

Ata Zadehgol, Ph.D., P.E.
Associate professor
208-885-9000
azadehgol@uidaho.edu

Electrical and Computer Engineering staff
 

Michael McMenamy
Electronics specialist
208-885-7307
mmcmenamy@uidaho.edu

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Our electrical and computer engineering story

Explore stories and news articles about our current students and employees and their achievements in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

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Your degree is accredited

The Computer Engineering B.S.Comp.E. program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

The Electrical Engineering B.S.E.E. program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. 

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