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Dr. Baliga Named Fellow by National Academy of Inventors

Three faculty members at North Carolina State University are being named fellows by theNational Academy of Inventors (NAI). The new NAI fellows are B. Jayant Baliga, Distinguished University Professor of Electrical Engineering; Ruben Carbonell, Frank Hawkins Kenan Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering; and Frances S. Ligler, Lampe Distinguished Professor in the Joint NC State-UNC Department […]

Tech Would Use Drones and Insect Biobots to Map Disaster Areas

<img width="992" height="558" src="https://ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/19.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy">Researchers at North Carolina State University’s Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering have developed a combination of software and hardware that will allow them to use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and insect cyborgs, or biobots, to map large, unfamiliar areas – such as collapsed buildings after a disaster. “The idea would be to release a […]

An Efficient Approach for Tracking Physical Activity with Wearable Health-Monitoring Devices

<img width="452" height="254" src="https://ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/18-452x254.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy">Researchers from North Carolina State University's Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering have developed an energy-efficient technique for accurately tracking a user's physical activity based on data from wearable devices.

ECE Student is Finalist in 3 Minute Thesis Competition

<img width="397" height="384" src="https://ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/15.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy">10 finalists in the Graduate School's second annual 3 Minute Thesis competition will demonstrate who is most capable of describing their Ph.D. research in just three minutes and with only one slide. Ph.D. candidates who have completed their confirmation milestone, was narrowed to 10 finalists, including one from Electrical and Computer Engineering - Tanvir Arafat Khan.

Canine Communication

<img width="328" height="479" src="https://ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy">Computer science and electrical engineering researchers have made an effort to improve service dogs' signals to companions.

FREEDM Systems Center moves closer to a vision realized

<img width="635" height="420" src="https://ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/11.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy">In year eight, the Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management (FREEDM) Systems Center led by NC State’s Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering moved closer to the vision that led to the center’s establishment. That vision is a more efficient grid that allows bidirectional electricity flow and renewable energy sources to integrate seamlessly with […]

ASSIST makes progress with testbed, other technologies

<img width="635" height="420" src="https://ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy">Year four saw breakthroughs and new directions in research for the Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST). The National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center led by NC State’s Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and headquartered on Centennial Campus is building hassle-free wearable devices “that are doing […]

Pritchard re-appointed to NC GreenPower Board

<img width="640" height="427" src="https://ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/8.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy">We are proud to announce that this week, Dr. Ewan Pritchard, Associate Director of FREEDMSystems Center and the Advanced Transportation Energy Center (ATEC) has formally been appointed to serve on the NC GreenPower Board for another three years. Dr. Pritchard was  appointed by NC Utilities Commission and nominated for the position by Ken Dulaney. NC […]

New Tech Promises to Boost Electric Vehicle Efficiency, Range

<img width="992" height="558" src="https://ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/7.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy">Researchers in NC State’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering’s FREEDM Systems Center have developed a new type of inverter device with greater efficiency in a smaller, lighter package – which should improve the fuel-efficiency and range of hybrid and electric vehicles. Electric and hybrid vehicles rely on inverters to ensure that enough electricity is […]

Lightweight Wearable Tech Efficiently Converts Body Heat to Electricity

<img width="992" height="558" src="https://ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/5.1.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy">Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new design for harvesting body heat and converting it into electricity for use in wearable electronics. The experimental prototypes are lightweight, conform to the shape of the body, and can generate far more electricity than previous lightweight heat harvesting technologies. The researchers also identified the optimal […]