Electrical and Computer Engineering

Dr. Karen Butler-Purry has received the highest honor for teachers and mentors shaping the next generation of technical leaders, including scientists and engineers.

Engineers have spent over 30 years studying ways to monitor electric power lines for faults and failures to correct those conditions before an outage or fire occurs.

A team of researchers are looking into how the power grid can be affected by a rise in electrifying heavy-duty vehicles.

Dr. Thomas Overbye was recognized for his outstanding contributions to teaching.

Dr. Robert Balog and Dr. Jaime Grunlan have been selected as National Academy of Inventors Fellows.

Dr. Hamid Toliyat, Mehdi Seyedi and Dorsa Talebi are developing an eco-friendly, efficient and cost-effective rare earth free motor to bring to market.

Drs. Jiang Hu, Dileep Kalathil and Sunil Khatri received a National Science Foundation grant for their three-year project to revolutionize the future of semiconductors.

Dr. Karan L. Watson received the prestigious Linton E. Grinter Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her years of exceptional dedication and service to ABET.

The Texas A&M Solar Car Racing Team competed in the Formula Sun Grand Prix and the American Solar Challenge, finishing 11th overall and 7th in their division out of over 40 teams nationwide.

Former doctoral students Zhuo Li ’05 and wife Nancy Zhou ’07 establish scholarship to encourage multidisciplinary education in engineering.