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. 

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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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.

Learn more about our research through the Next Generation Microelectronics Research Center (NGeM).


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.

Learn more about our research with the University of Idaho Energy Institute.

 

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.

Learn more about our research through the Center for Secure and Dependable Systems (CSDS).

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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 Ul Abideen

Assistant Professor

Herbert Hess

Department Chair, Professor

Brian Johnson

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Endowed Chair in Power Engineering, Distinguished Professor, Interim Director of CSDS

Marc Jean

Clinical Assistant 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 Assistant Professor

Ting-Yen Shih

Associate Professor

Dennis Sullivan

Professor

Giselle Veach

Clinical Assistant 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

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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