University of Arizona Electrical and Computer Engineering

Keysight Technologies has donated 41 waveform generators, valued at over $100,000, to the University of Arizona Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Installed across three undergraduate labs, this state-of-the-art equipment enhances hands-on learning and gives students access to industry-grade tools. “This donation is a game-changer,” said ECE professor of practice Dale Hetherington. “Our test and measurement set-ups go much faster, and we can now explore more electronic circuits.” "We're proud to partner with the University of Arizona to help prepare the next generation of engineers," said Mike Hoffman, account manager for Keysight Technologies. "Hands-on experience with professional-grade test equipment is essential for developing real-world problem-solving skills." Thank you, Keysight Technologies, for empowering the next generation of innovators and investing in the future of engineering! https://bit.ly/3LywYrB #UArizonaECE #EngineeringEducation #KeysightTechnologies #STEM #FutureEngineers #IndustryPartnerships #BearDown

The University of Arizona has again been ranked as a top 25 U.S. public university by Times Higher Education. The U of A tied for No. 138 globally and ranked No. 45 in the U.S. and No. 22 among U.S. public colleges and universities in Times Higher Education's World University Rankings 2026. It is the second consecutive year the U of A has earned a spot among the nation's top 25 public universities. https://bit.ly/478F3Mg

Artificial intelligence is changing the world. Shifting the way we work and live our lives. You can help shape that future. Come design and build the next generation of AI systems with renowned pioneers in the field. Lead the AI revolution as a University of Arizona Engineer! https://lnkd.in/gmMVDWiZ

ECE Distinguished Seminar Fri, Oct. 17 at 10:00 AM in ECE 530 Husheng Li, professor of aeronautics and astronautics and electrical and computer engineering at Purdue University, presents "Wideband Integrated Sensing and Communication Networks: Blessings and Curses." https://bit.ly/3KK2suH

ECE Assistant Professor Xiaolong Ma (PI) has been awarded a $244K National Science Foundation (NSF) Science Foundation grant for his project: “EAGER: Towards Sustainable Industry Expansion via Computing Revitalization.” His research seeks to redesign computing paradigm for industrial expansion in a sustainable way, ensuring longer device lifecycles and more efficient system adaptation to support future industry growth. 👏Congratulations, Dr. Ma, on this exciting milestone! #UArizonaECE #EngineeringExcellence #SustainableComputing #ResearchInnovation

The Distributed AI and Smart Systems (DASS) Lab, led by ECE Assistant Professor Jyotikrishna Dass, has received an NVIDIA Academic Grant under the "Generative AI: Training and Model Development" theme to accelerate research in federated learning and generative AI. Their project, “Efficient Federated Fine-Tuning of Gen AI via Adaptive Low-Rank Aggregation,” leverages 12,000 A100 GPU-hours on NVIDIA Brev, which provides streamlined access to NVIDIA GPU instances on popular cloud platforms with NVIDIA software and Gen AI models. This supports breakthroughs in: 🔹 Federated Learning 🔹 Generative AI 🔹 Scalable Model Fine-Tuning Dr. Dass highlights the dedication of his students, especially PhD student Hariharan Ramesh, calling it a true team success and a meaningful contribution to the collaborative spirit of the DASS Lab. The NVIDIA Academic Grant Program advances academic research by providing world-class computing access and resources to researchers. 👏 Congratulations to the DASS Lab for pushing the boundaries of AI research! #NVIDIAGrant #GenerativeAI #FederatedLearning #UArizonaECE #AIResearch

The Center for Health and Technology (CHaT) is a joint initiative of the University of Arizona College of Engineering and The University of Arizona College of Nursing focused on accelerating the development of advanced biomedical devices. Co-directed by Janet Roveda, Litton Industries John M. Leonis Distinguished Professor of ECE, and Shu-Fen Wung, professor of nursing and a joint ECE faculty member, CHaT combines semiconductor expertise with patient-centered insights to develop next-generation wearable and implantable health technologies. By bridging engineering and nursing, CHaT aims to bring real-world healthcare solutions to market faster. https://bit.ly/46cspLN #HealthcareInnovation #EngineeringExcellence #TechForGood #UArizonaECE

Spotlight on IEEE at the U of A The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is the world's largest technical professional organization, connecting engineers, technologists, and innovators to shape the systems and standards of tomorrow. The University of Arizona IEEE Student Branch is bringing that mission to life by blending hands-on learning with professional development. Their community is open to anyone curious about technology, from programming and hardware to real-world problem solving. Members have access to skill-building workshops on topics like Linux, Git and BASH. As Marketing Officer Jesse Kolodzie explains: "We have a plethora of resources available to students who are interested in participating in our club. From soldering machines to O-Scopes, we occasionally offer random pieces of hardware for those who are interested." The best part? Jesse says it's the skills passed around by members and through workshops. "We help teach professional skills that are relevant to today's worlds and problems," Jesse says. "If you are interested in an IEEE career path, learning these skills early is a great way to jumpstart your professional career." Through its mix of technical resources, workshops and peer-to-peer learning, IEEE at the University of Arizona is building a community where future engineers and technologists can learn, grow and connect.

The University of Arizona's Wildcat Robotics team competed at last fall's BattleBots in Las Vegas, where their 250-pound robot, Disarray, captured a 2nd-place finish. Inspired by the form of a stingray, Disarray has gone through four redesigns, with the latest featuring reinforced armor and a front-facing spinner. This fall, the Wildcats return to Las Vegas with their fourth-generation robot to face off against regional rivals from Phoenix. "As the founding adviser of the team, I have worked with them since the beginning," said Michael Marcellin, Regents Professor of ECE. "I never cease to be impressed by their technical and practical skills, dedication and ability to work together as a team." https://bit.ly/4nk4yzh #BattleBots #UArizonaEngineering #WildcatRobotics

🎉Congratulations to ECE Assistant Professor Narayanan Rengaswamy, along with his PhD student Zhuangzhuang Chen and MS student Jack Weinberg, whose paper received the Best Paper Award–Third Place 🏅 in the Quantum Algorithms (QALG) track at the IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE25/IEEE Quantum Week 2025). This recognition follows last year's success, when another of Dr. Rengaswamy's papers earned first place in the same track, reflecting the ongoing impact of his team's research in quantum algorithms. The paper was presented at IEEE Quantum Week 2025 (Aug. 31–Sept. 5) where the team was formally recognized. 👏 https://lnkd.in/gFsbnf5m #Quantum #IEEEQuantumWeek #UArizonaECE