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Award-Winning Faculty
10/23/19

At EE, the faculty making discoveries in the lab are the same faculty teaching in the classroom.

graduate student who now works at GE.
Why Study Electrical Engineering?
9/16/21

From green power generation to telecommunications technologies, electrical engineering is everywhere. 

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NSF CAREER Award Winner: Peter Liu
9/16/21

Professor Liu will investigate the advantages of combining the field of graphene plasmonics and semiconductor heterostructures.

engineer at solar panel.
Behind the scenes of solar energy technology
9/16/21

In collaboration with SUNY, UB offers online courses that explore photovoltaic systems.

Huamin Li in Lab.
NSF CAREER Award Winner: Huamin Li
9/16/21

Professor Li will explore novel concepts to develop future generations of advanced transistors.

Solar panels.
New Graduate Program: Clean Energy
7/22/20

This interdisciplinary master's program trains students for careers in the energy sector and the renewable energy industry. 

Graduate Students working in the Clean Room in Davis Hall.
World-Class Research
10/23/19

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

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Combined Degree Programs
9/16/21

BS/MS and BS/MBA programs allow students to save time and money while training for successful careers.

students on boat on Lake Erie researching underwater internet.
Addressing Societal Needs
9/16/21

Electrical engineers develop communications products, innovative materials, and devices that create a greener world.

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Internships & Experiential Learning
10/24/19

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

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Research News

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  • Paras Prasad.
    Paras Prasad receives prestigious IEEE award
    4/8/21
    The IEEE Photonics Society William Streifer Scientific Achievement Award honors Prasad’s groundbreaking contributions to the development of multiphoton materials and technologies.
  • photos of professors malandra and mastronarde.
    Project to expand Internet service in Fruit Belt wins $300,000 grant
    4/8/21
    Filippo Malandra and Nicholas Mastronarde, together with Mission Ignite, have been awarded a $300,000 grant to bring high-speed internet to Fruit Belt residents in the City of Buffalo.
  • photo of Jonathan Bird.
    Applied Physics Letters names paper by Jonathan Bird Editor's Pick
    3/4/21
    "Evidence for a thermally driven charge-density- wave transition in 1T-TaS2 thin-film devices: Prospects for GHz switching speed" selected as Editor's Pick in Applied Physics Letters.
  • photo of Leslie Ying.
    Leslie Ying Elected Fellow of AIMBE
    4/22/20
    Leslie Ying has been elected Fellow of AIMBE for her “outstanding contributions to the development and biomedical applications of fast magnetic resonance imaging with sparse sampling.”
  • photo of Huamin Li.
    Huamin Li: NSF CAREER Award Winner
    1/8/20
    With this award, Professor Li will explore novel concepts to develop future generations of advanced transistors, which harness the full promise of atomically-thin, two-dimensional semiconductors.
  • photo of Uttam Singisetti.
    Uttam Singisetti Leads $1M Grant for E-Beam Lithography
    11/5/19
    With EE co-investigators Jonathan Bird and Peter Q. Liu, this grant brings one of the most advanced tools available in nanotechnology to UB.
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Areas of Research

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  • fiberoptic light.
    Optics & Photonics
    4/15/22
    Research in this area has diverse applications, such as ultra-high resolution imaging, photovoltaics, sensing, quantum cryptography and secure communications.
  • wind turbines.
    Power & Energy Systems
    1/9/23
    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.
  • computer motherboard.
    Solid State Electronics
    4/15/22
    Faculty in this area undertake research into cutting-edge electronic devices and circuits, with broad application to state-of-the-art technologies.
  • satellite dish.
    Networking & Communications
    1/9/23
    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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  • 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."
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • 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 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."
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • Joe Degolia.
    Joe DeGolia
    9/13/19
    “I studied in France during the spring semester of my junior year. The curriculum lines up with the regular courses offered by electrical engineering here at UB and are taught in English."
  • 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 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."
  • 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 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 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."
  • 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."
  • 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 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 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."
     
  • 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 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."
  • 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 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!"
  • student at computer.
    Luke Zakrajsek
    9/13/19
    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.
  • 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 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! "
  • 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."
  • Brett Bosinski.
    Brett Bosinski
    9/18/19
    "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."
  • 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.​"
  • 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."
  • student.
    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 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. "
  • 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.” 
  • Dana Voll.
    Dana Voll
    2/28/19
    “I studied in France during the spring semester of my junior year. The curriculum lines up with the regular courses offered by electrical engineering here at UB and are taught in English."
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  • 12/1/22 Open Teaching Faculty Position
  • 4/8/22 Perebeinos leads collaboration to explore quantum computing network
  • 3/21/22 EE Faculty to Lead 5-Year, $7.5M Multi-University Award from the US Air Force
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