Waterloo Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo is pleased to recognize two faculty members who have received major 2026 honours from IEEE Canada for their exceptional contributions to electrical and electronics engineering.

🏅 Professor Xuemin (Sherman) Shen has received the IEEE Canada A.G.L. McNaughton Award for his contributions to wireless and ultra-band communication networks with impact on accessibility, security, and user privacy protection.

🏅 Professor Alfred Yu has received the IEEE Canada Outstanding Engineer Award for transformative innovations in next-generation ultrasound imaging technology that have advanced clinical scanners and cardiovascular diagnostics.

Read more on the ECE News site—article links are available in the comments below 👇

https://uwaterloo.ca/electrical-computer-engineering/news/electrical-and-computer-engineering-professor-dr-weihua

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https://uwaterloo.ca/news/new-waterloo-quantum-startup-gains-fast-momentum-107-million

New Waterloo quantum startup gains fast momentum with $10.7 million in funding | Waterloo News A new startup spun out of research at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo is accelerating its push toward commercialization with $10.7 million in dilutive and non-dilutive funding and a public listing after launching just more than six months ago. QuantumCore was....

What if your Wi-Fi could do more than connect you to the internet?

Researchers in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo are exploring how everyday Wi-Fi signals can be transformed into powerful sensing tools—capable of detecting movement, monitoring environments, and opening the door to new applications in health, security, and smart spaces.

➡️ Read more: https://uwaterloo.ca/electrical-computer-engineering/news/when-wi-fi-becomes-sensor-electrical-and-computer

When Wi-Fi becomes a sensor: Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) researchers named Top 10 Finalist in IEEE Industry Paper Competition | Electrical and Computer Engineering | University of Waterloo When Wi-Fi becomes a sensor: Electrical and Computer Engineering researchers named Top 10 Finalist in IEEE Industry Paper Competition

Innovation meets real-world impact 🚀

Electrical and Computer Engineering students at the University of Waterloo are developing technologies that improve healthcare, enhance human–computer interaction and streamline complex workflows. From AI-assisted psychological reporting to smart insoles that support foot health, these capstone projects demonstrate how engineering can make everyday life better.

These five projects highlight the creativity, technical excellence and problem-solving mindset that define the ECE student experience.

Read more about the projects below 👇
🔗 Link in comments

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) PhD student Soomin Shin awarded Waterloo Data and AI Institute scholarship

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Electrical and computer engineering MASc student Alicia Pan wins first place at GRADflix!

Electrical and computer engineering MASc student Alicia Pan wins first place at GRADflix | Electrical and Computer Engineering | University of Waterloo ECE MASc student Alicia Pan wins first place at GRADflix

Dr. Amir-Hossein Karimi invites you to join us for “Agents in the Wild: Building AI That Actually Does Things,” an interactive workshop exploring how modern AI agents are built.

Led by Hamza Mostafa, a fourth-year Computer Science student at the University of Waterloo, participants will build a working AI agent while learning about the key engineering patterns behind agent systems — including tool use, reasoning loops, persistent memory, and safety guardrails.

Hamza has interned at companies and startups in the San Francisco Bay Area, including OpenAI, where he worked on the Agent team developing systems such as Deep Research, ChatGPT Agent, and Shopping Agent.

📅 Friday, March 20, 2026
🕐 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 EIT 3142

This three-hour hands-on workshop only requires a laptop with WiFi, and all API keys will be provided at no cost.

The event is free, but space is limited and registration is required, so be sure to secure your spot early.

👉 Learn more and register:
https://uwaterloo.ca/electrical-computer-engineering/youre-invited-attend

If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Pinos, Communications and Awards Officer for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

You're invited to attend: | Electrical and Computer Engineering | University of Waterloo Join us on March 20th for a hands-on workshop introducing the core engineering patterns behind modern AI agents

https://uwaterloo.ca/electrical-computer-engineering/news/electrical-and-computer-engineering-phd-student-ahmed

Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD Student Ahmed Metwally Hegazy Awarded Prestigious IEEE MTT-S Graduate Fellowship | Electrical and Computer Engineering | University of Waterloo Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD Student Ahmed Metwally Hegazy Awarded Prestigious IEEE MTT-S Graduate Fellowship

Ever wondered what music might look like in motion? Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. Gennaro Notomista and his team at the University of Waterloo are using swarms of robots to turn sound into stunning paintings of light. By translating musical features like tempo and chords into movement and illumination, the robots create live, interactive works of art that blend technology, creativity, and human input.

This exciting work highlights how robotics, art, and music can come together in unexpected ways.

See the full CTV News story — link in the comments.