Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering


Department of
Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering
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Contact
Jayanti Venkataraman, Associate Department Head, Electrical Engineering Programs
585-475-2143, jnveee@rit.edu
Karl Hirschman, Associate Department Head, Microelectronic Engineering Programs
585-475-5130, kdhemc@rit.edu
Mark Indovina, Director of Outreach and Facilities
585-475-6614, maieee@rit.edu
Overview
The department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering (EME) offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees that combine the rigor of theory with the flexibility of engineering practice. From technology development to technology application, the innovations of electrical and microelectronic engineers are shaping our future.
The department’s mission is to establish its electrical and microelectronic engineering programs among the top programs in the world by providing high quality, inclusive education that cultivates intellectual curiosity. Our curricula apply mathematical and scientific foundations to the varied electrical and microelectronic disciplines in order to train high quality, independent thinking engineers and researchers that make measurable impacts on the world.
Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineering is a discipline concerned with the study, design, and application of equipment, devices, and systems that use electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetism. The discipline is divided into multiple focus areas, including: Analog and Mixed-Signal Electronics, Electronic Devices and Components, Digital and Computer Systems, Electromagnetics and Waves, Mechatronics, Electrical Power Systems, Telecommunications, Signal Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics. As a result, electrical engineers work in a wide variety of industries and are required to possess skills such as device modeling, circuit design, system architecture, algorithm development, and project management. Electrical engineers intensively use computer assisted design tools and methods, and test equipment.
Microelectronic Engineering
Microelectronic engineering focuses on the study, design, and fabrication of very small electronic devices and components (micrometer scale or below). These are semiconductor and photonic devices that impact virtually every aspect of human life, from communication, entertainment, and transportation, to health, solid-state lighting, and solar cells. There is an ever-increasing need for talented engineers that not only understand the design of these devices but can direct and optimize their fabrication. Integrated nanoelectronic and microelectronic circuits and sensors drive our global economy, increase our productivity, and help improve our quality of life.
Accreditation
The BS degrees in electrical engineering and microelectronic engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, which certifies that they meet the highest quality standards of the corresponding professions and that the graduates are well prepared to enter a global workforce.
For Enrollment and Graduation Data, Program Educational Objectives, and Student Outcomes, please visit the college’s Accreditation page.
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Faculty members in electrical and microelectronic engineering
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Undergraduate, graduate, and accelerated dual degree options
Degree Programs
Undergraduate Degrees
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Learn more about the Artificial Intelligence Option - Electrical Engineering BS programNearly every industry is focusing its efforts on developing and investing in clean and renewable energy options, creating exciting career opportunities where you can make a difference in the future of the environment.
Learn more about the Clean and Renewable Energy Option - Electrical Engineering BS programSmartphones, laptops, autonomous cars, cardiac pacemakers, and more–these devices all embed computing systems into electrical components and they require an electrical engineer with an understanding of computer engineering to make them function efficiently.
Learn more about the Computer Engineering Option - Electrical Engineering BS programRIT’s electrical engineering BS degree will teach you to synthesize science, mathematics, technology, and application-oriented designs into world-class consumer products, state-of-the-art computers, and much more.
Learn more about the Electrical Engineering BS programDevelop an expertise in circuit design, automation, and modern integrated circuits as you study both analog and mixed signal circuits.
Learn more about the Integrated Electronics Certificate programIn RIT’s microelectronic engineering degree, you’ll combine an electrical engineering core with material science and optical engineering to design, fabricate, and integrate microelectronic or nanoelectronic circuits and sensors.
Learn more about the Microelectronic Engineering BS programSelf-driving cars, military surveillance robots, surgical robots, robotic welding, smart manufacturing, and collaborative robots. These are all examples of robotics used in everyday life, where robots were developed to assist humans, work with humans, carry out jobs too dangerous for people, or perform tasks with an exact precision unattainable by humans.
Learn more about the Robotics Option - Electrical Engineering BS programGraduate Degrees
Ph.D.s in electrical and computer engineering are explorers of the information age who transform the world by leading trailblazing research that expands and create knowledge.
Learn more about the Electrical and Computer Engineering Ph.D. programIn RIT’s electrical engineering master’s degree, you will engage in innovative research areas to solve industrial and business challenges.
Learn more about the Electrical Engineering MS programMicroelectronic engineering affects nearly all aspects of life–from communication, entertainment, and transportation to health, solid state lighting, and solar cells. RIT’s microelectronic engineering master’s program is a world leader in the education of semiconductor process engineers.
Learn more about the Microelectronic Engineering MS programConduct research in nano-engineering, design methods, and technologies for micro- and nano-scaled systems. This microsystems engineering doctorate is a multidisciplinary program that addresses the technical challenges of micro- and nano-systems.
Learn more about the Microsystems Engineering Ph.D. programMinors and Immersions
Electrical engineering encompasses disciplines such as electronics, communication, control, digital systems, and signal/image processing. An electrical engineering minor provides a foundation to explore specialized material in electrical engineering, and provides students from other engineering or non-engineering disciplines an introduction to the wide-ranging content of the electrical engineering major.
Learn more about the Electrical Engineering Minor programThe microelectronic engineering minor provides basic integrated circuit fabrication skills to students from science and other engineering related disciplines whose career path may involve the semiconductor industry. RIT has one of the finest cleanrooms in the world specializing in undergraduate microelectronic education. This minor enables students to utilize these state-of-the-art facilities while they develop the skills they need for success in the industry.
Learn more about the Microelectronic Engineering Minor programResearch
The faculty and students in the electrical and microelectronic engineering department conduct research in a wide range of interdisciplinary fields including, but not limited to: digital and computer systems, signal processing, electromagnetics, power and energy systems, robotics, telecommunications, machine learning, analog and mixed-signal electronics, mechatronics, microelectromechanical systems, semiconductor devices, advanced integrated circuit manufacturing. Research is externally supported by an array of federal, state, and industry sponsors, such as the National Science Foundation, the US Air Force, and the US Navy. Faculty offer research mentorship to BS, MS, and Ph.D. students.
Research Areas
Latest News
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November 26, 2023
U.S. Troops Still Train on Weapons With Known Risk of Brain Injury
The New York Times talks to David Borkholder, the Bausch and Lomb Professor in the Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering, about blast exposure.
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November 16, 2023
Student on a mission to merge art with science for NASA
In a space known for innovative science and technology, Paige Manley '24 (3D digital design) is demonstrating the value of art as an aid to science through opportunities with NASA.
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July 31, 2023
Matt Hartensveld named as a SEMICON West 20 Under 30 future microelectronics industry leader
From building a cleanroom in his family home while he was in high school to becoming an entrepreneur and Ph.D., it is no wonder that RIT alumnus Matt Hartensveld is viewed as a future leader in the microelectronics industry. He was recently named SEMICON West 20 under 30 awardee, given by the organization to recognize the microelectronic industry’s brightest young leaders.
Featured Work
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Featured Profiles
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Faculty
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Dan Phillips
Associate ProfessorDepartment of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering -
Sohail Dianat
ProfessorDepartment of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering -
Bing Yan
Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering
Staff
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Mario Ciminelli
EngineerDepartment of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering -
Sara Gaudioso
Senior Staff SpecialistDepartment of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering -
Sarah McCale
Academic AdvisorUniversity Advising Office
Student Clubs and Organizations
Numerous clubs and organizations provide opportunities for electrical and microelectronic engineering students to engage in dynamic projects that apply the skills they learn in the classroom to real-world applications of engineering theory and practice.
Amateur Radio Club
Baja SAE
FIRST Robotics Club
Formula One SAE Racing Team
Our award-winning SAE team, builds a car from the ground up every year. Purchasing only the engine block, tires, and bulk materials, it is entirely designed and constructed by our students to compete in national and international competitions.
Multidisciplinary Robotics Club
Aero Design Team
The student chapter of the Aero Design Team is dedicated to promoting careers and opportunities in the aerospace industry.
Electric Vehicle Club
Hot Wheels Racing Team
National Society of Black Engineers
The student chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers is dedicated to the retention, recruitment, and successful graduation of its members.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers is an association of professionals and students in engineering, science, technology, business, and other related disciplines at RIT. SHPE’s aim is to identify and promote professional growth opportunities for Hispanic students.
Society of Women Engineers
The Society of Women Engineers at RIT is a student-run organization that organizes functions each semester, such as guest speakers, high school outreach, community activities, tours, social events, and events with other student organizations. The RIT chapter is strongly committed to the encouragement of women in pursuing a career in engineering or related fields.
RIT Student Chapter of Engineers for a Sustainable World
Society of Automotive Engineers and FSAE Competition Team
The purpose of the RIT Society of Automotive Engineers is to give students the opportunity to meet with senior engineers in industry and provide students a chance to apply their classroom knowledge in various projects.
Conferences and Short Courses
Annual Microelectronic Engineering Conference at RIT
The Annual Microelectronic Engineering Conference (AMEC) at RIT started in 1983 as a means of bringing together students, faculty, alumni, and industry interested in microelectronic engineering.
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Short Courses
Short courses are comprehensive, hands-on, educational experiences intended for individuals seeking a better understanding of the overall theory and practice of microelectronic engineering.
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Student Resources
The Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering Department offers a variety of resources for our students that vary from academic support to handbooks and more. Visit our Student Resources page for more information.