Designing Computers and Electronics
The field of Computer Engineering incorporates both Electrical Engineering (EE) and Computer Science (CS). Computer engineers design, program, produce, operate, and maintain computer and digital systems. The Computer Engineering program gives undergraduate and graduate students a rich learning experience spanning hardware and software in computing systems.
Our computer engineering programs empower students to tackle tomorrow's challenges by exploring cutting-edge research and education, spanning electrical engineering and computer science.
Research Areas of Focus
Both the Department of Computer Science and the Charles E. Brown Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering welcome Computer Engineering students who combine interest in hardware and software. Students have the freedom to focus on a traditional research area or to work with faculty in both departments to develop a personalized area of research interest. As more faculty research crosses disciplines, students are finding even more opportunities to work with faculty in other departments as well.
Areas of interest include but are not limited to:
- AI & AI Hardware
- Security, Privacy & Cryptography
- Cyber-Physical Systems
- Human-Machine Learning
- Robotics
- Smart & Connected Health Systems
- Computer Architecture
- VLSI Chip Design
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