Electrical and Computer Engineering

Srividya Raveendran uses semiconductor manufacturing equipment in the Next Generation Microelectronics Research Center at University of Idaho.

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. The department offers 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.

A group of electrical engineering seniors are developing a high-efficiency solar cell, an individual unit of a solar panel that converts sunlight to electricity, in the college’s state-of-the-art clean room. The solar cell will act as a tool to open access to undergraduate students interested in working in semiconductor manufacturing and in a clean room setting.

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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.
 

The first season of the “POP” Talks event — Power of Possibility Talks — in the Vandal Ballroom, November 2023, with three-minute talks from eight faculty.

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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

Associate professor

Zain Abideen

Assistant Professor

Herbert Hess

Department chair, professor

Brian Johnson

University Distinguished Professor Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Endowed Chair in Power Engineering CSDS Director

Marc Jean

Clinical Associate Professor

Hangtian Lei

Associate professor

Feng Li

Micron Endowed Chair in Microelectronics, NGeM director, FIB/SEM director

Rakin Muhammad Shadab

Assistant Professor

Balakumar Muniandi

Assistant Professor

Robert Rinker

Associate professor, associate chair

Rowdy Sanford

Clinical Associate Professor

Ting-Yen Shih

Associate professor

Dennis Sullivan

Professor

Giselle Veach

Clinical Associate Professor

Ata Zadehgol

Professor 
Student services staff 

Maurilio Ramirez
Administrative Assistant II
208-885-6554  
maurilior@uidaho.edu

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

Avery Brock University of Idaho College of Engineering working on electrical engineering capstone project in partnership with NASA.

Our electrical and computer engineering story

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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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