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ECE’s Dillon Vann wins an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Friday May 22, 2026

Dillon Vann, a first-year doctoral student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, was among 15 Gator engineers who won National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships this year.

As AI energy demand soars, UF scientist seeks solutions in space

Wednesday May 13, 2026

UF engineers are sending photonic semiconductor chips to the International Space Station to test performance in harsh space conditions.

2026 Spring Newsletter

Monday May 11, 2026

Welcome to the digital newsletter from the University of Florida Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE). Each semester, you will receive an email highlighting department updates and successes. We look forward to connecting with you. Message from the Chair One Department. One Vision. Top 10 As we continue advancing our strategic vision to be a Top 10 […]

ECE’s Zare honored for leadership

Friday May 8, 2026

A respected researcher, educator and campus leader, engineering professor Alina Zare, Ph.D., has won Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering’s 2026 Faculty Award for Excellence in Leadership.

ECE Rising Star wins college’s Excellence Award for Assistant Professors

Wednesday May 6, 2026

Described by his department chair as one of the most impactful early career faculty members in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Baibhab Chatterjee, Ph.D., has been awarded the college’s 2026 Excellence Award for Assistant Professors. Chatterjee joined the University of Florida in 2022 as an ECE assistant professor. His background is in […]

ECE’s Asadi honored with prestigious college mentorship award

Friday May 1, 2026

Celebrated for bringing out the best in his students, Professor Navid Asadi, Ph.D., won the Doctoral Dissertation Advisor/Mentoring Award in April from the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering.

ECE’s Faith Snow honored for her leadership and student impact

Thursday April 30, 2026

Praised for her visionary leadership in connecting students to industry, the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering’s (ECE) Faith Snow was honored with two high-impact awards this month.

UF Solar Gators unveil sleeker sun racer to go the distance

Monday April 27, 2026

Flare, a student-built solar-powered race car, will compete in a multi-day endurance race where teams aim to complete the most laps powered entirely by the sun.

ECE celebrates legendary Gators with Hall of Fame, Distinguished Alumni honors

Wednesday April 22, 2026

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) inducted three University of Florida icons into its Hall of Fame Monday and crowned four celebrated engineering graduates as Distinguished Alumni.

ECE’s Sean Meyn earns top scholar college award