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    Why study at UB?

    Our electrical engineering program offers students the opportunity to learn and grow in a challenging and supportive environment, with access to people, facilities and resources that foster success.

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    Our reseracher generates the knowledge, tools and leadership needed to address society's largest challeneges in the natural and built environments. We challenge traditional notions of problem-solving and generate creative and groundbreaking solutions. 

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    Electronics & Photonics

    This cutting-edge research involves electronics and optoelectronics devices and circuits. Researchers examine these technologies, including high-performance, high-speed computer and communication networks, electric vehicles and smart medical devices. 

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    Power & Energy Systems

    Power and energy are an important and evolving area in electrical engineering. This research integrates energy systems research, energy control, efficiency improvement, demand side management, power quality and economics, renewable resources and integration. 

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    Networking & Communications

    Our researchers enhance the fundamental aspects of signal acquisition, data representation, transmission and processing, single and mutli-user wireless point-to-point and networked communications. 

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Graduate program addressing the global need for engineers in semiconductor-device and circuit design 

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We challenge traditional notions of problem-solving and generate creative and groundbreaking solutions. 

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Hands-on, real-world experience at companies related to your career path.

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Areas of Research

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    Electronics & Photonics
    10/11/23
    Faculty in this area undertake research into cutting-edge electronic devices and circuits, with broad application to state-of-the-art technologies.
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    Power & Energy Systems
    8/18/23
    The program integrates energy systems research with research in energy control, efficiency improvement, demand side management, power quality and economics, renewable resources and integration, and smart grid communications.
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    Networking & Communications
    10/11/23
    We carry out research on fundamental aspects of signal acquisition, data representation, transmission, and processing, single and multi-user wireless point-to-point and networked communications.
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Faces and Voices

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  • photo of Pulkit Hanswal.
    Pulkit Hanswal
    9/18/19
    "I firmly believe that i have been able to get a job in my dream company because of the UB coursework, faculty and some really interesting projects that I did during my masters."
  • photo of Ajeya Gupta.
    Ajeya Gupta
    10/23/19
    "I did research and it helped me get accustomed to the way a team functions while pursuing research in a organization. Not just research itself, but interacting with my research colleagues at UB gave me a glimpse of culture and work environment in the US."
  • Liam Christie photo.
    Liam Christie
    10/11/19
    "UB engineering gives you the opportunity to excel as long as you are motivated and search for those opportunities in each area of engineering."
  • photo of sumit kulkarni.
    Sumit Kulkarni
    10/29/19
    "UB EE changed my life and has been a brilliant experience that taught me a lot of things. With perseverance, smarts and hard work, any student can achieve their goals by making the most of their time at UB Electrical Engineering."
  • photo of abhilash kishor joshi.
    Abhilash Kishor Joshi
    6/5/19
    "Working at UB lab facilities literally day and night on that (IoT) project changed my life. When I reflect on the value that was instilled - that if we believe that we can change the world positively, then YES, we can!"
  • panos markapoulos.
    Panos Markopoulos
    9/18/19
    " It was at UB and, in particular, the department of Electrical Engineering, that I learned how to be an academic, how to conduct research, and how to communicate my work."
  • jordan radice.
    Jordan Radice
    10/29/19
    "As an EE Undergraduate Research Scholar, I got a lot of hands-on experience working in the cleanroom. I learned about the semiconductor fabrication process which helped develop my view on semiconductors and microelectronics as a whole."
  • anish dutta.
    Anish Dutta
    9/13/19
    "The Department's concern towards the well-being of its students is one of the most valuable aspects of UB Electrical Engineering. Couple that with a vibrant classroom of students from different parts of the world, distinguished professors working on advanced research projects, giving you a chance to take part, gradually teaching you core professional values, forms a winning combination."
  • Hemendra Jaiswal photo.
    Hemendra Jaiswal
    11/5/21
    "UB engineering gives you the opportunity to excel as long as you are motivated and search for those opportunities in each area of engineering."
  • photo of salvatore.
    Salvatore Piazza
    10/29/19
    "Even though setting up your future can be stressful at times, it should ultimately be enjoyable. I've enjoyed my experiences at UB so far and would return to any of them knowing the outcome. I look forward to what I'll learn both in getting my MS and along my career. I hope to never stop learning."
     
  • Ronita Bose.
    Ronita Bose
    9/13/19
    "The modern, hands-on, industry relatable engineering curriculum at UB as well as the stellar faculty convinced me to make UB my home for my four years of college."
  • Brett Bosinski.
    Brett Bosinski
    8/18/23
    "I chose Electrical Engineering because I wanted a better understanding of how modern technology works in order to be able to develop new technologies that will help shape society for a better future."
  • photo of ashwin channawar.
    Ashwin Channawar
    10/29/19
    "I will be forever grateful to the UB for the education I received. I would not be the engineer I am - nor be at this good place in my life - if it had not been for UB."
  • professor jennifer zirnheld.
    Jennifer Zirnheld
    1/22/20
    “I always urge students to take advantage of a key asset that is available to them — the fact that UB is a top research university. Participation can help to build up their resume and they could discover career paths that they may never have considered.” 
  • photo of ankit naik.
    Ankit Naik
    9/13/19
    "The opportunity to get involved in cutting edge research activities in the department, the exhaustive list of courses offered, and the chance to learn from experienced professors who are pioneers in their field, is what makes UB Electrical Engineering special."
  • student at computer.
    Luke Zakrajsek
    5/22/25
    National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship Winner Luke Zakrajsek started his research as an EE Undergraduate Research Scholar and decided to continue at UB in pursuit of graduate study.
  • Amit.
    Amit Sangwan
    10/29/19
    "It's a beautiful experience to be a part of this fusion of different technologies in EE, to create a new smart world and make life better.​"
  • photo of Shreya Vedant.
    Sreya Harshad Vedant
    9/13/19
    "I had the liberty to experiment taking different courses, learn from my mistakes, work on new projects outside my comfort zone, and use my time at UB as a platform to try and understand my interests and the my strengths to make an informed decision about my career choice."
  • mike randle.
    Mike Randle
    9/13/19
    "Electrical Engineering blends the beauty of theory with the practicality of an Engineering degree. We learn enough in our classes to get us started, and are given the tools necessary to pursue a greater understanding if we so desire."
  • photo of Shibo Yang.
    Shibo Yang
    1/24/23
    "My internship was really important to my training.  I learned how to cooperate with teammates to build a product and I loved the creativity of tech in San Francisco."
  • photo of arshdeep.
    Arshdeep Singh Malik
    9/13/19
    "Out of many great experiences, my favorite is the day when we exhibited our final IOT projects in front of professors, local business owners and many other professionals... Experiences where we present our work to the outside world are the greatest motivator of all."
  • photo of sunny agrawal.
    Sunny Agrawal
    9/13/19
    "The Department offering of courses such as MIMO, IOT, Smart Antenna, Nano wireless networks makes the field of wireless communication stand out when compared to other universities. This was the reason I chose to pursue my graduate studies at UB."
     
  • photo of Nikhil.
    Nikhil Komawar
    9/13/19
    " I've worked on international projects in  Microgrid, Power System Automation and Control. My job has given me the opportunity to meet with industry leaders from different countries and travel the globe."
  • photo of sanjeev.
    Sanjeev Tannirkulam Chandrasekaran
    1/24/23
    "Working in industry as an intern taught me how to stay organized, prioritize my tasks and focus on the important aspects of the problem at hand."
  • photo of Aishwarya.
    Aishwarya Bahudhanam Venkatasubramaniyan
    1/24/23
    "I advise students to look out for every possible opportunity around them, be passionate about your interest and never give up trying. It is also important to never stop learning and be curious."
  • photo of vardaan monga.
    Vardaan Monga
    1/24/23
    "The prime reason for choosing UB was the flexibility and the variety of coursework offered in the Department. This flexibility really helped me find my true interests. "
  • jhonathan chang wu.
    Jhonnathan Chang Wu
    9/13/19
    "We are fortunate to be in a very international-focused school, as UB has one of the largest International Student bodies in the country.  I get to meet people from every corner of the world, by getting involved in the activities here at UB."
  • Lynn Sementelli.
    Lynn Sementilli
    9/18/19
    "The UB Electrical Engineering department definitely is unique for its faculty and staff. Every member is there to see each student succeed and learn, both during and after our academic careers."
  • yanshu li.
    Yanshu Li
    9/18/19
    "The professors in the EE department were very accessible to me. I received lots of guidance, even from professors other than my advisor."
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    Andrea Martinez
    9/18/19
    "The need for cleaner energy drew me into Electrical engineering, and I knew, as a small school in a big university UB would provide the perfect environment for me."
  • photo of pratik patil.
    Pratik Patil
    1/24/23
    "I learned how processes are really important while working on large projects in an organization and how they help to make complex decisions. Process is everything! "
  • satish tripathi and chris scolese.
    Christopher Scolese
    9/13/19
    "The UB education has allowed me to explore the farthest reaches of our universe, put instruments and spacecraft on the surfaces of other planets, and to explore and understand our earth in new and better ways."
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Jul - 11 - EE Seminar — AI-Edge: Designing Future XG Networks and Distributed Intelligence - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Jul - 11 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMEE Seminar — AI-Edge: Designing Future XG Networks and Distributed Intelligence
7/11/2025 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Davis Hall - Room 230A
Jul - 22 - IAD Distinguished Speaker Series on AI and Health Science | Yuan Luo: Ethical, Proactive, Industrial and Collaborative (EPIC) Multi-modal AI for Health Care - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Jul - 22 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMIAD Distinguished Speaker Series on AI and Health Science | Yuan Luo: Ethical, Proactive, Industrial and Collaborative (EPIC) Multi-modal AI for Health Care
7/22/2025 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Clinical Translational Research Center - Room 5019 A&B
Aug - 19 - IAD Distinguished Speaker Series on AI and Health Science | Zhongming Zhao: The Road to Precision Health: Harnessing Big Genomic Data - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Aug - 19 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMIAD Distinguished Speaker Series on AI and Health Science | Zhongming Zhao: The Road to Precision Health: Harnessing Big Genomic Data
8/19/2025 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Clinical Translational Research Center - Room 5019 A&B
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