Research and faculty

Electrical and computer engineering students at Wayne State are positioned to provide leadership in emerging growth areas that will shape the future, including:

• Artificial intelligence (AI)
• Computer systems and networks
• Intelligent control and robotics
• Nanotechnology and system-on-chip
• Power and energy systems
• Signal processing and communications

Wayne State researchers have effective engineering design capabilities and an awareness of cost, safety, sustainability and accessibility. Applications of their work include:

• Development of smaller, cheaper and more powerful computers, microprocessors and other data processors stemming from advances in solid-state and integrated circuit technology and their utilization in a growing range of system applications
• Growing use of data communications and sophisticated satellite communication networks
• Use of lasers, and the development of fiber optic and integrated optical devices for various applications ranging from optical data processing to communication
• Development of sophisticated control techniques, remote sensors and transducers for advanced automation and electric power systems
• Application of electronics to health care and diagnostics (such as noninvasive measurements and ultrasound imaging)
• Energy conversion devices

The recently renovated College of Engineering building contains seven instructional and eight research laboratories, including a clean-room facility and computer labs.