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AI Detects COVID-19 on Chest X-rays with Accuracy and Speed

The machine-learning algorithm developed by Professor Aggelos Katsaggelos outperformed a team of specialized thoracic radiologists.Read more

Researchers Design Next-generation Photodetector

The long-wavelength infrared photodetector from Professor Manijeh Razeghi could be used in night vision, optical communication, and thermal and medical imaging.Read more

Coded Bias

Humans Have the Power to Decode Bias in AI

During a post-screening Q&A with Coded Bias filmmaker Shalini Kantayya, faculty, students, and the community examined the bias in the algorithms that impact us all.Read more

Hester Among Investigators to Collaborate with Ojibwe

The project investigates challenges faced by Indigenous communities by bringing together scientific and traditional ecological knowledge with support from NSF, DOE, and Homeland Security.Read more

About the Department

Developing innovative technology to address global challenges

Electrical and computer engineering has an enormously successful history of revolutionizing our lives through inventions such as computers, cell phones, and digital cameras. Northwestern is building on this history by conducting groundbreaking research and preparing the next generation of engineers to address global challenges: by developing new wearable systems to improve health care, designing the future smart grid to provide greener energy, or integrating communications and computation to enable intelligent transportation systems. 

Our Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering prides itself on both research and teaching. We create a collaborative environment in which interdisciplinary work is encouraged and students develop close relationships with faculty and get involved in cutting-edge research. Areas of focus include computational imaging, computer architecture, embedded systems, information theory, machine learning and signal processing, physical electronics, photonics, quantum devices, VLSI, and wireless communication.

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Setting ourselves apart

connections to Chicago

companies such as Nokia Bell Labs, Motorola, and Ford, in addition to local national labs including Argonne National Laboratory and Fermilab

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faculty members have NSF career or similar young investigator awards

Research Areas

A uniquely collaborative environment that encourages interdisciplinary research

Programs

Flexible curriculum, cutting-edge specializations

At both the graduate and undergraduate levels, our students work alongside top researchers in areas of specialization such as quantum communications, solid state devices, image processing, wireless communication, integrated circuits/VLSI, and embedded systems. Our flexible curriculum provides students with the fundamentals while allowing them to focus on their particular areas of interest.

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Combined BS/MS Degree Program

Explore special programs in the department, including undergraduate honors, certificates and minors, internship opportunities, and study abroad.

Graduate

Master of Science in Computer Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Computer Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

PhD candidates may elect to participate in the Crown Family Graduate Internship Program. 

Affiliated

Master of Science in Information Technology

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Daniel Katz

Alumnus Daniel S. Katz Named NCSA Chief Scientist

Daniel S. Katz (’94) was named chief scientist of the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). The NSCA is an interdisciplinary research center focused on digital agriculture, biological and health sciences, and environmental science. It also provides integrated cyberinfrastructure resources and expertise. Katz is a research associate professor in computer science, research associate professor in electrical and computer engineering, and research associate professor in the School of Information Sciences at UIUC. He received a bachelor of science, master of science, and PhD in electrical engineering at Northwestern.

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Discover Our Whole-Brain Engineering Philosophy

We augment the analytical core of engineering with design, entrepreneurship, leadership, personal development, and unusual collaborations to imagine what's next and take the world in a whole new direction.

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