Creating technological advances that improve everyday life and change the world for the better—that’s what drives us in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Our world-class faculty members continually produce groundbreaking research in the areas of power and energy, computer architectures, embedded systems, micro/nano scale devices and materials, signal processing, machine learning and computational electromagnetics. We help students chart lucrative, satisfying career paths in industry, academia and government.
In these courses, teams of 4-6 students work together to integrate their engineering knowledge to design and produce prototypes for real-world projects provided by faculty, industry, non-profit organizations, and other project partners.
The annual Pigman College of Engineering Faculty Awards ceremony was held on May 1 at Malone's Prime and Events. Awards were given in the areas of research, service and graduate studies.
Initiated in 1992, the Hall of Distinction recognizes and honors UK Engineering alumni for exemplary professional accomplishments, outstanding character and an ongoing commitment to community service. Every member of the Hall of Distinction is honored with a plaque in the lobby of the Ralph G. Anderson Mechanical Engineering Building. All members and extended bios are listed here.
For the current academic year, 2024-2025, UK is the school with the most students (5) awarded as PES Scholars, out of the total of 84 high-achieving undergraduates in electrical engineering, who have been selected from 55 universities across the USA, Canada & Puerto Rico.
Yue Cao, a doctoral student and research assistant in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been named a 2025 winner of the International Institute of Welding’s Henry Granjon Award in the “Human Related Subjects” category.
Through nominations and testimonials, the UK Alumni Association’s Great Teacher Award honors educators who inspire, challenge and support their students.
Pigman College of Engineering Spring 2025 Dean’s List
