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The department offers undergraduate degrees (Bachelor of Applied Science, BASc) in the core areas of electrical engineering and computer engineering, and jointly runs interdisciplinary undergraduate programs in software engineering, mechatronics, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering. All of our undergraduate students are in Waterloo’s world-renowned co-operative study program, participating in up to six four-month work terms that alternate with their study terms. As a result, our students graduate with considerable experience in the practical application of their skills, while gaining comfort and familiarity with the job-seeking and interview skills that are critical to their careers. At the graduate level, research students have the choice of 13 core areas of specialization, and the opportunity to study emerging disciplines such as sustainable energy, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering. Working closely with faculty supervisors, our 600 graduate students contribute to research in:
Antennas, microwaves, and wave optics
Communications and information systems
Computer hardware
Computer software
Circuits and systems, including computer-aided design
Nanotechnology
Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (PAMI)
Power and energy systems
Quantum information
Silicon devices and integrated circuits
Systems and controls
Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI)
Wireless communications
We also offer a professional graduate program, enabling students to complete a Master of Engineering degree in electrical and computer engineering, with optional Graduate Diplomas in:
Computer networking and security
Management sciences
Software engineering
Sustainable energy
Professionals working in power generation and delivery may also wish to consider online study to obtain a Master of Engineering degree in electrical power engineering.
09/09/2026
Dr. Raafat Mansour, a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), one of the country’s highest academic honours.
Mansour is among eight University of Waterloo researchers elected as Fellows and College Members in the RSC’s Class of 2026. The appointments recognize exceptional contributions to research, scholarship and innovation across a wide range of disciplines.
“Congratulations to Waterloo's new Royal Society of Canada Fellows and new Royal Society of Canada College Member on this outstanding achievement,” says Charmaine Dean, Vice-President, Research & International. “Recognition from the Royal Society of Canada marks an exceptional milestone for Canada’s leading researchers and highlights not only the strength of their research programs but also the significant contributions they make to Canada’s research ecosystem and beyond.”
Dr. Mansour is an internationally recognized leader in radio-frequency (RF), microwave and micro-electromechanical systems engineering. His research has advanced high-performance communications technologies, nano-instrumentation and cryogenic RF hardware for quantum computing.
As founding Director of the Centre for Integrated RF Engineering, he helped establish Waterloo as a leader in RF and microsystems research. Throughout his career, Mansour has supervised 48 PhD students, 35 master’s students and 18 postdoctoral fellows, many of whom now hold leadership positions in academia and industry.
His work has also translated into commercial success through co-founding two companies with his graduate students including AdHawk Microsystems, a pioneer in eye-tracking technology and Integrated Circuit Scanning Probe Instruments (ICSPI-Corp), a company that develops desktop atomic force microscopes that accelerate scientific discovery and technology development. He recently joined QuantumCore’s strategic collaboration to advance cryogenic RF multiplexing microchips for quantum computing applications.
A prolific inventor and scholar, Mansour holds 37 U.S. and Canadian patents and has authored andco-authored more than 450 peer-reviewed publications, as well as a Wiley book that was translated to Mandarin in 2012. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Canadian Academy of Engineering and the Engineering Institute of Canada. In 2014 he received Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) Engineering Medal for Research and Development, the IEEE Canada A.G.L. McNaughton Gold Medal Award in 2019 and the IEEE MTT Society Distinguished Educator Award in 2026.
Founded in 1882, the Royal Society of Canada comprises the Academy of Arts and Humanities, Academy of Social Sciences, Academy of Science and the RSC College. The RSC recognizes excellence, advises government and the larger society, and promotes a culture of knowledge and innovation in Canada and internationally.
Mansour joins this year’s cohort of 159 exceptional scholars, artists and scientists from across Canada who will be formally inducted during the 2026 Celebration of Excellence and Engagement conference in Ottawa on November 13.
08/26/2026
Electrical and computer engineering students earn international honours at IEEE EMC+SIPI 2026 | Electrical and Computer Engineering | University of Waterloo A student team from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Waterloo has earned international recognition
08/13/2026
Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate student, Jinmeng Shi, earns best student poster award at international conference | Electrical and Computer Engineering | University of Waterloo ECE graduate student Jinmeng Shi earns best student poster award at international conference
A quantum technology company co-founded by University of Waterloo Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) professor, Dr. Chris Wilson, announced today the closing of approximately $4.69 million in new financing.
Wilson is co-founder and chief technology officer of QuantumCore, a Waterloo-based company that grew out of research at Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC), where he is also a faculty member. The company is focused on developing hardware technologies for quantum computing.
QuantumCore is developing specialized hardware to support increasingly advanced quantum computing systems. Its technologies include superconducting quantum amplifiers and single-photon detector solutions, designed to address technical challenges that become more significant as quantum computers scale. The company is continuing to build its technology portfolio through internal research and development and strategic acquisitions.
The latest investment will support QuantumCore as it continues developing its technology and growing the company. The announcement follows another significant milestone in April, when QuantumCore announced $10.7 million in funding as it worked toward bringing its technology to market.
QuantumCore’s growth builds on years of work by Wilson and researchers at Waterloo, with work that began in the lab now forming the foundation of a growing Waterloo-based quantum technology company.
07/24/2026
Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) adjunct professor honoured for service to global engineering community | Electrical and Computer Engineering | University of Waterloo An adjunct professorhonoured by the world's largest technical professional organization for his service to the global engineering community.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo is pleased to recognize two faculty members who have received major 2026 honours from IEEE Canada for their exceptional contributions to electrical and electronics engineering.
🏅 Professor Xuemin (Sherman) Shen has received the IEEE Canada A.G.L. McNaughton Award for his contributions to wireless and ultra-band communication networks with impact on accessibility, security, and user privacy protection.
🏅 Professor Alfred Yu has received the IEEE Canada Outstanding Engineer Award for transformative innovations in next-generation ultrasound imaging technology that have advanced clinical scanners and cardiovascular diagnostics.
Read more on the ECE News site—article links are available in the comments below 👇
04/28/2026
Electrical and computer engineering professor, Dr. Weihua Zhuang, nominated for two Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Women of the Year Awards | Electrical and Computer Engineering | University of Waterloo Electrical and computer engineering professor, Dr. Weihua Zhuang, nominated for two Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Women of the Year Awards
04/27/2026
https://uwaterloo.ca/news/new-waterloo-quantum-startup-gains-fast-momentum-107-million
New Waterloo quantum startup gains fast momentum with $10.7 million in funding | Waterloo News A new startup spun out of research at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo is accelerating its push toward commercialization with $10.7 million in dilutive and non-dilutive funding and a public listing after launching just more than six months ago. QuantumCore was....
04/20/2026
What if your Wi-Fi could do more than connect you to the internet?
Researchers in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo are exploring how everyday Wi-Fi signals can be transformed into powerful sensing tools—capable of detecting movement, monitoring environments, and opening the door to new applications in health, security, and smart spaces.
➡️ Read more: https://uwaterloo.ca/electrical-computer-engineering/news/when-wi-fi-becomes-sensor-electrical-and-computer
When Wi-Fi becomes a sensor: Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) researchers named Top 10 Finalist in IEEE Industry Paper Competition | Electrical and Computer Engineering | University of Waterloo When Wi-Fi becomes a sensor: Electrical and Computer Engineering researchers named Top 10 Finalist in IEEE Industry Paper Competition
Innovation meets real-world impact 🚀
Electrical and Computer Engineering students at the University of Waterloo are developing technologies that improve healthcare, enhance human–computer interaction and streamline complex workflows. From AI-assisted psychological reporting to smart insoles that support foot health, these capstone projects demonstrate how engineering can make everyday life better.
These five projects highlight the creativity, technical excellence and problem-solving mindset that define the ECE student experience.
Read more about the projects below 👇
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