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Professor Faramarz Fekri, the John E. Pippin Chair in Electromagnetics and Wireless Communications

Fekri Appointed as John E. Pippin Chair in Wireless Communications

Jun 06, 2023 —

ECE Professor Faramarz Fekri to take on prominent wireless-systems role as John E. Pippin Chair, bringing expertise in wireless communication and mentorship.

A photo of the inaugural cohort of ECE 4804 VLSI Design: Theory to Tapeout. Fernando Mujica, Visvesh Sathe, and Arijit Raychowdhury pictured to the far right (from bottom to top respectively).

Collaboration with Apple Paves the Way for Future Chip Development Courses 

Jun 01, 2023 —

ECE and Apple develop a novel course to meet the growing demand for skilled engineers in chip manufacturing.

Photo of The NEETRAC advisory board meeting on the Georgia Tech campus on May 17 with new NEETRAC Director Joe Hagerman in the front. There are about 50 people in the photo taken in a modern lecture hall.

New NEETRAC Director Joe Hagerman Aims for Center to Lead Amid Power Grid Transformation

May 25, 2023 —

Assuming the role of director on June 1, Joe Hagerman highlights why the National Electric Energy Testing, Research & Applications Center (NEETRAC) will be a key contributor to the success of America’s resilient power grid.

NeuroSim Series Research Recognized with Prestigious Computer-Aided Design Award

May 23, 2023 —

The flagship computer-aided design journal (IEEE TCAD) has honored a NeuroSim series developed by Xiaochen Peng and Shimeng Yu, continuing ECE research's winning streak.

Alagapan Awarded Competitive Grant to Investigate Brain Regions Using Computational Techniques

May 16, 2023 —

ECE researcher, Sankar Alagapan, has secured a prestigious clinical transition award from Georgia CTSA, advancing neuroscientific research.

ECE and CREATE-X Contribute to the Success of IEEE VIC Summit 2023 in Atlanta

May 16, 2023 —

Atlanta became the hub of technological innovation as the 2023 IEEE VIC Summit took place on May 5. ECE and the CREATE-X program co-hosted a lunch session, emphasizing the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in academia a

Five Outstanding ECE Graduates Honored at College of Engineering's 2023 Alumni Awards

May 11, 2023 —

The College of Engineering's 2023 Alumni Awards Ceremony highlighted exceptional graduates and showcased the College's dedication to excellence. Five distinguished ECE graduates were recognized for their invaluable contributions and achievements.

Graduate researcher Walter Disharoon, ECE Professor Nima Ghalichechian, and GTRI's Dr. Joshua Kovitz in Georgia Tech’s mmWave Antennas & Arrays Lab.

Research on Metasurfaces Receives Funding from GTRI's Graduate Student Research Fellowship Program

May 11, 2023 —

Graduate researcher Walter Disharoon, along with ECE Professor Nima Ghalichechian and GTRI's Dr. Joshua Kovitz, aim to revolutionize high-power microwave systems by manipulating wave beams through phase-change metasurfaces.

New Fellowships Support High-Impact Cybersecurity Research

May 10, 2023 —

Five faculty members will help grow the College of Engineering’s work in high-impact cyber-physical systems security as new Cybersecurity Fellows.

Bright Minds and Bright Futures: Spring 2023 ECE Graduates Shine

May 04, 2023 —

As the 2022-23 academic year draws to a close, spring graduates are ready to celebrate their achievements and look to the next chapter. From their academic accomplishments to their involvement in extracurricular activities, these students have left their mark on the Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) community.

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