Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering Department News - February 2022
Department News
Popovic elected to National Academy of Engineering
Distinguished professor honored “for developing high-efficiency microwave transmitters and active antenna arrays for wireless communication systems and for engineering education.”
Professor named Optica fellow for optics, nanophotonics contributions
Professor Juliet Gopinath has been named a fellow of Optica for her pioneering contributions in optics and nanophotonics.
Upcoming Alumni Events
Women in Engineering Panel & Networking Event
6-8:30 p.m. (MT) Tuesday, March 8, in the Rustandy Building, ECCS 201
Alumni Webinar on bio-inspired engineering, with mechanical engineering Professor Francois Barthelat
Noon (MT) Wednesday, March 16
Houston Alumni Network Event, with alumna Camila Uzcategui and Entrepreneur-in-Residence Karen Crofton
6-8 p.m. (CT) Wednesday, March 30, at Pinstripes
Save the date: In-person Engineering Projects Expo, featuring ECEE senior design projects
Friday, April 22, at the Indoor Football Practice Facility at CU Boulder
Research Updates
Honoree hopes new endowment will lead to quantum breakthrough
Recently created by an anonymous donor, the Karl Gustafson Endowed Chair of Quantum Engineering will be embedded in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering.
CU Boulder offering new graduate fellowships in quantum engineering
Starting in fall 2022, the GAANN program will provide fellowships for seven students to pursue PhD degrees in electrical, computer & energy engineering and chemical & biological engineering.
Recording available: Webinar on efficient wind energy systems
Professor Lucy Pao provides an overview of wind energy systems, discusses challenges in the design and operation of wind turbines, and highlights how the performance of these systems has been improved in recent years.
Class Notes
- Michael Niyompong (ElCompEngr'00) was one of three finalists for the 2022 9News Leader of the Year Award. Michael is vice president and chief engagement officer at the Mental Health Center of Denver.
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