University of Windsor
Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Overview
Electrical and Computer
Engineering encompasses a large
number of exciting and diverse
areas of study
Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers
The IEEE is a non-profit, technical
professional association of more than
380,000 individual members in 150
countries
Electrical Engineering encompasses a
broad spectrum of application areas as
seen by the 41 main professional areas
of focus
ECE AREAS
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Aerospace and Electronic Systems
Antennas and Propagation
Broadcast Technology
Circuits and Systems
Communications
Components Packaging and Manufacturing
Technology
Computers - Hardware and Software
Consumer Electronics
Control Systems
10. SuperConductivity
11. Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation
12. Education
13. Electromagnetic Compatibility
14. Electron Devices
15. Engineering Management
16. Engineering in Medicine and Biology
17. Geo-science & Remote Sensing
18. Industrial Electronics
19. Industry Applications
20. Information Theory
21. Intelligent Transportation Systems
22. Instrumentation and Measurement
23. Lasers & Electro-Optics
24. Magnetics
25. Microwave Theory and Techniques
26. Nanotechnology
27. Neural Networks
28. Nuclear and Plasma Sciences
29. Oceanic Engineering
30. Power Electronics
31. Power Engineering
32. Professional Communication
33. Reliability
34. Robotics & Automation
35. Sensors
36. Signal Processing
37. Social Implications of Technology
38. Solid-State Circuits
39. Systems, Man, and Cybernetics
40. Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency
Control
41. Vehicular Technology
ECE AT WINDSOR
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Fundamental Education
Not Overly Specialized
Professional Maturity
Leadership Skills
Learn How to Learn
ECE FACULTY
Department Head:
Dr. Maher Sid-Ahmed
DSP/Image Processing
Faculty:
Dr. Esam Abdel-Raheem
VLSI
Dr. Majid Ahmadi
VLSI/DSP
Professor Phil Alexander (Associate Dean)
Power Systems/Electromagnetics
Dr. Chunhong Chen
VLSI Tools
Dr. Xiang Chen
Control Systems
Dr. Sazzadur Chowdhury
MEMS
Dr. Shervin Erfani
Network Security/DSP
Dr. Reuben Hackam (Professor Emeritus)
High Voltage
Dr. Narayan Kar
Electrical Machines
Dr. Mohamed Khalid
FPGA/VLSI Tools
Dr. H. K. Kwan
DSP
Dr. William Miller (Professor Emeritus)
VLSI/MEMS
Dr. Roberto Muscedere
Computer Engineering/VLSI
Dr. Govinda Raju (Professor Emeritus)
High Voltage
Dr. Behnam Shahrrava
Communication
Dr. Kemal Tepe
Wireless Communication
Dr. Huapeng Wu
Computer Security/Encryption
Dr. Jonathan Wu
Energy Conversion
ECE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
FOURTH YEAR ELECTIVES
Communications (5 courses)
Computer (5 courses)
Electronics (5 courses)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM MARS
COMPAQ TERASCALE SUPERCOMPUTER
6 TRILLION INSTRUCTIONS PER SECOND
3024 PROCESSORS
MICROELECTRONICS
2.60 GHZ P4-M PROCESSOR 45 MILLION 0.13 MICRON CMOS TRANSISTORS
Technology Transfer to industry
Windsor’s MEMS Microphone Array for a
Hearing Instrument (4mm2)
PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING
What is a Professional Engineer?
Professional engineering is:
1. any act of designing, composing, evaluating,
advising, reporting, directing or supervising;
2. wherein the safeguarding of life, health,
property or the public welfare is concerned, and
3. that requires the application of engineering
principles, but does not include practicing as a
natural scientist.
Like medical or legal professionals, professional engineers
are licensed, and are accountable for their work. Their duty
is to serve and protect the public welfare where
engineering is concerned. Professional engineers
subscribe to a strict code of ethics and practice standards.
The practice of the profession is regulated by Professional
Engineers Ontario..
In Canada, the title "professional engineer"; is restricted by
law. In Ontario, only those individuals who have
demonstrated that they possess the necessary
qualifications and have been licensed by PEO can use the
title, which is often abbreviated as "P.Eng.".
EDUCATION STANDARDS
To obtain your professional engineer
license, you must have a bachelor's
degree in engineering from a Canadian
university program accredited by the
Canadian Engineering Accreditation
Board (CEAB) of the Canadian Council
of Professional Engineers (CCPE), or
equivalent academic qualifications.
NECESSARY EXPERIENCE
PEO evaluates your engineering experience
based on:
• application of engineering theory
• practical experience
• management of engineering works
• communication skills
• social implications of engineering
www.peo.on.ca
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
I work in software. Do I need a P.Eng. license?
It depends. If the work you do falls within the
definition of professional engineering, you must
be licensed by PEO unless someone else who is
a licensed engineer takes responsibility for your
work.
Unfortunately, "Software Engineer" is a term used by many
as it “sounds professional”. Many have no engineering
qualifications or professional accountability. Should
Professional Engineers tell people they are MD's and try to
practice medicine?
Example Problems
A new hospital X-Ray machine controlled by software
killed a patient. Code had been written by a “programmer”
with no engineering qualifications or professional
accountability.
Embedded software exists in many machines that are
capable of injuring or killing humans. This type of code
must be developed by Professional Engineers who are
responsible and accountable for safe guarding people.
INCREASING YOUR PROFESSIONAL MATURITY
4th Year Capstone Design Project Requirements
The project provides significant design
experience
The project requires the application of
knowledge and skills acquired in
earlier course work together with
possible additional material learned
while carrying out the project
STUDENT SUCCESS FACTORS
Have an entrepreneurial attitude
Be proactive in setting and realizing goals
Have a personal commitment to excellence
Exceed people’s expectations
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Professional maturity
Honesty and Integrity - Trust
Leadership skills
Differentiate yourself from the masses
Graduate with distinction (scholar)
Competitive advantage – have a plan
WINDSOR ECE GRADUATES IN THE NEWS
Senior Vice-President, DaimlerChrysler U.S.A.
Auburn Hills, Michigan
President and CEO, EnWin Powerlines Ltd.
Invented an intraocular (cataract implant) lens
that has restored the sight of over 3,000,000
persons world wide (President and CEO)
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Hosted the Inaugural Banquet for President G.W.
Bush at the Washington Hilton on Thursday, January
20, 2001
Accepted into the Ph.D. program at Stanford
University - September 2003 - awarded a
graduate scholarship valued at $58,000 USD
per year