About Us

With 574 students and 20 faculty members, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is the largest department within the College of Engineering. Though its courses and professors are enormously popular, the department prides itself on providing students with the individual attention and focus they need for this demanding academic concentration.

Focus Areas
The ECE Department has five technology focus areas that reflect its strengths:
•        Computer engineering
•        Electrical power and energy engineering
•        Electromagnetic and electromagnetic properties of materials
•        Micro and optoelectronic materials, circuits and systems
•        Telecommunications and information engineering

Academic Centers and Research Laboratories

The ECE Department is home to eight University academic centers and 21 research laboratories in a variety of fields that reflect the diversity of the electrical and computer engineering disciplines. The department is both nationally and internationally recognized for its work in atmospheric research, electromagnetic scattering, properties of materials, acoustics, signal processing and imaging.

Assistive Technology Program
The ECE Department also has developed a program of project-based research and development that is specifically designed to provide support to the disabled. Many different electronic and microprocessor based systems have been delivered that have made a major impact on the freedom and quality of life for the disabled.

Partnership with Local Industry
Local industry does more than advise and support the ECE Department; it is a hands-on partner throughout the development and implementation of a curriculum that truly reflects its current and future needs. ECE students have many opportunities to enhance their academic experience by working in local companies through internships, the Coop Program, and part-time and summer employment. Through the Industrial Advisory Board, corporate representatives provide invaluable feedback.

A Curriculum That Reflects Industrial Needs
Electrical and computer engineering are dynamic fields, advancing as a result of breakthroughs in technology as well in the pure sciences. Because engineering disciplines continuously incorporate new concepts and developments, a viable engineering education must provide students with a deep understanding of both the current and emerging engineering fields.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department is well-placed to help fulfill the campus’ role within the University of Massachusetts system. The faculty embraces the mission of serving a technologically-oriented department and is closely linked to regional and national industry.

See Curriculum Overview for more information.

Facts and Figures

Department Chair, Professor Craig Armiento
Largest academic department within UML's College of Engineering

Student Enrollment

Graduate: 208
Electrical engineering undergraduates: 276
Computer engineering undergraduates: 90
New students: 103 (58 freshmen, 45 transfers)

Faculty and Staff

Tenured/tenure-Track Faculty: 20

Staff: 5



About Us With 574 students and 20 faculty members, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is the largest department within the College of Engineering. Though its courses and professors are enormously popular, the department prides itself on providing students with the individual attention and focus they need for this demanding academic concentration. Focus Areas The ECE Department has five technology focus areas that reflect its strengths: • Computer engineering • Electrical power and energy engineering • Electromagnetic and electromagnetic properties of materials • Micro and optoelectronic materials, circuits and systems • Telecommunications and information engineering Academic Centers and Research Laboratories The ECE Department is home to eight University academic centers and 21 research laboratories in a variety of fields that reflect the diversity of the electrical and computer engineering disciplines. The department is both nationally and internationally recognized for its work in atmospheric research, electromagnetic scattering, properties of materials, acoustics, signal processing and imaging. Assistive Technology Program The ECE Department also has developed a program of project-based research and development that is specifically designed to provide support to the disabled. Many different electronic and microprocessor based systems have been delivered that have made a major impact on the freedom and quality of life for the disabled. Partnership with Local Industry Local industry does more than advise and support the ECE Department; it is a hands-on partner throughout the development and implementation of a curriculum that truly reflects its current and future needs. ECE students have many opportunities to enhance their academic experience by working in local companies through internships, the Coop Program, and part-time and summer employment. Through the Industrial Advisory Board, corporate representatives provide invaluable feedback. A Curriculum That Reflects Industrial Needs Electrical and computer engineering are dynamic fields, advancing as a result of breakthroughs in technology as well in the pure sciences. Because engineering disciplines continuously incorporate new concepts and developments, a viable engineering education must provide students with a deep understanding of both the current and emerging engineering fields. The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department is well-placed to help fulfill the campus’ role within the University of Massachusetts system. The faculty embraces the mission of serving a technologically-oriented department and is closely linked to regional and national industry. See Curriculum Overview for more information. Facts and Figures Department Chair, Professor Craig Armiento Largest academic department within UML's College of Engineering Student Enrollment Graduate: 208 Electrical engineering undergraduates: 276 Computer engineering undergraduates: 90 New students: 103 (58 freshmen, 45 transfers) Faculty and Staff Tenured/tenure-Track Faculty: 20 Staff: 5

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