2/20/12 Suggestions For Choosing ECE Electives For the BSEE Degree Biomedical Imaging And Sensing Courses ECE 51100 (Psychophysics) ECE 52200 (Problems in the Measurement of Physiological Events) ECE 52600 (Fundamentals of MEMS & Micro- Integrated Systems) ECE 52800 (Measurement & Stimulation of the Nervous System) BIOL 11000 (Fundamentals of Biol 1)* BIOL 11100 (Fundamentals of Biol 1D* BOL 30100 (Human Design: Anatomy & Physiology pee BIOL 30200 (Human Design: Anatomy & Physiology Ieee CHM 25500 (Organic Chemistry) ** Communications, Networking, Signal And image Processing Courses ECE 30600 (Flectronic Circuits and Systems Laboratory) BCE 43800 (Digital Signal Processing With 444000 (Transmission of Information)** ECE 44500 (Modern Filter Design) ECE $3800 (Digital Signal Processing 1) ECE $4400 (Digital Communications) ECE 57700 (Engineering Aspects of Remote Sensing) Power and Energy Devices and Systems Courses ECE 32100 (Flectromechanical Motion Devices)** ECE 32300 (Electromechanical Motion Devices Lab) [ECE 42300 (Electromechanical Motion Control) ECE 43200 (Elements of Power System Engineering) ECE 43300 (Power Electronics) Courses ECE 33700 (ASIC Design Laboratory) ECE 45500 (Integrated Circuit Engineering) ECE 45600 (Digital Integrated Circuit Analysis and Design) ECE 45700 (Electronic Design Laboratory) ECE 54600 (Digital Computational Techniques for Electronic Circuits) ECE $5900 (MOS VLSI Design) Automatic Control Courses 30800 (System Simulation & Control Lab) [ECE 38200 (Feedback System Analysis & Design)** ECE 48300 (Digital Control Systems Analysis & Design) ECE $6900 (Introduction to Robotic Systems) Fields And Optics Courses ECE 30700 (Electromagnetic Fields & Waves Lab) ECE 41200 (Introduction to Engineering Optics) ECE 41300 (Introduction to Optics Lab) ECE 41400 (Elements of Electro-and Fiber Optics) ECE 41500 (Electro-and Fiber Optics Lab) ECE 44100 (Distributed Parameter Systems) ECE 51300 (Diffraction, Fourier Optics, & Imaging) ECE 55200 (Introduction to Lasers) Microelectronics and Nanotechnology Courses ECE 30500 (Semiconductor Devices)** ECE 40700 (Semiconductor Measurement Lab) ECE 45500 (Integrated Circuit Engineering) ECE 45600 (Digital Integrated Circuit Analysis & Design) ECE 45300 (Fundamentals of Nanoelectronics) ECE 55600 (Fundamentals of Microelectronies Processing) ECE $5700 (Integrated Circuit MEMS Fabrication Laboratory) Computer Engineering Courses [BCE 26400 (Advance C Prog) [ECE 36200 (Microprocessor Systems & Interfacing)** ECE 36400 (Software Engineering Tools Lab) [ECE 36800 (Data Structures) ECE 46300 (Introduction to Computer Communication Networks) ECE 47300 (Intro to Artificial Intelligence) ECE 47700 (Digital Systems Senior Project) ECE $7000 (Artificial Intelligence) To fulfill the ECE credit hour requirement, choose from the courses above to bring ECE credit hours to a minimum of 47, including 3 upper level lab courses. * Science Selective Course “* Advanced ECE Selective Course ***Complementary Elective Credit Only2/20/12 ECE Areas of Interest Automatic Control Research in this area includes robust control, on-line and distributed optimization, fault detection and identification in control systems, learning methods, control with neural networks, fuzzy systems, neuro-fuzzy systems, hybrid systems, multi-agent coordination, mobile robotics, humanoid robotics, fault-tolerant robotic manipulators, and applications of control in other disciplines such as energy systems and biological systems. Biomedical Imaging and Sensing ‘The field of Biomedical Imaging and Sensing integrates multiple disciplines of electrical and computer engineering to solve problems of critical importance in clinical medicine. Topics of research activity include acoustic and stereo imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, finite element analysis of cardiac responses, induced currents and nerve stimulation from electromagnetic fields, and electronic medical databases. The results of this research are expected to improve diagnostic accuracy, improve the safety of diagnostic instrumentation, and enhance patient recovery through improved clinical instruments, Communications, Networking, Signal & Image Processing The communications, networking, signal & image processing area includes research directed toward wireless mobile and PCS communication, smart antennas, GPS, radar, speech recognition and synthesis, image processing and pattem recognition, print image quality, remote sensing, local and wide-area computer networks, and multimedia communication and processing. Results from this area impact how we communicate cellular phones, faxes, and the Intemet; the way that we travel using GPS and intelligent highways; and the video, audio, and data that we receive and transmit for personal entertainment and electronic commerce. Computer Engineering Computer engineering is the only one of the eight research areas in which a student can receive a specialized undergraduate degree (BSCmpE). Undergraduate and graduate students study in three main sub-areas -- computer architecture, software systems, and intelligent systems. Graduate students may pursue studies that cross between the sub- areas and combine a variety of topics. >2/20/12 Education Research in this area focuses on the application of instructional techniques and technologies in ECE courses to maximize student achievement and generate fundamental insights about engineering teaching and learning. Much of this work is done in collaboration with Purdue’s School of Engineering Education and the Discovery Learning Center. Power and Energy Devices and Systems This area focuses on electrical power engineering and electrical to non-electrical energy conversion. Topies of interest include electromechanical component design, power electronics design, passive component design, power magnetics, electric drives, electric propulsion systems, vehicle (ship, spacecraft, automotive) electric systems, and power system control and stability. Fields and Optics Current research in electromagnetic fields and optics includes studies on high-speed optical communication, optical fibers, nonlinear optics, magnetism, modeling of interconnects, and microwave devices. Microelectronics and Nanotechnology Microelectronics and Nanotechnology (MN) area consists of approximately twenty faculty members with active research and instructional programs in Nanoelectronics, Computational Nanotechnology, Energy Conversion, Nanomaterials, Micro and ‘Nanoelectromechanical Systems (MEMS/NEMS), Wide Bandgap Semiconductors and ‘Nanophotonics. Experimental programs are located primarily in the new state-of-the-art facility at the Birck Nanotechnology Center. Purdue is also the home of the NSF- sponsored Network for Computational Nanotechnology (NCN) that created the science gateway nanoHUB.org with nearly 100,000 users worldwide. VLSI and Circuit Design Research is conducted in VLSI circuits and computer-aided design, building blocks for new circuit technology, integrated circuit testing and fault diagnosis, digital signal processing, computer-aided synthesis, field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and design of low-power circuits. Software tools are under development to assist engineers in the simulation and design of VLSI circuits.Automatic Control Research in this area includes robust control, on-line and distributed optimization, fault detection and identification in control systems, learning methods, control with neural networks, fuzzy systems, neuro-fuzzy systems, hybrid systems, multi-agent coordination, mobile robotics, humanoid robotics, fault-tolerant robotic manipulators, and applications of control in other disciplines such as energy systems and biological systems, Control systems must often function correctly in the presence of uncertainties, noise, and disruptions. Research on robust control is focused on utilizing knowledge of likely perturbations to analyze and design robust control strategies. The design of failure- tolerant robotic manipulators is such an example, whose applications include automatic excavation and remote operation in hazardous environments. For control systems with unknown input and model structure/parameters, estimation and optimization algorithms are being developed that can function in real-time and in a distributed environment. ‘Neural networks and fuzzy systems are among the tools used for these studies. Discrete-event systems, and more recently hybrid systems, provide a means for modeling complex physical systems that include both continuous dynamics and mode transitional events occurring at discrete times. Examples of such real-world systems include embedded systems, computer networks, transportation systems, etc. Research is currently being carried out on the stability, optimality, and reachability of hybrid systems, as well as their applications in, e.g., hybrid electric vehicles, biological systems, software testing, control over sensor networks, and energy saving in portable electronics devices. Roboties is a cross-disciplinary research area that includes faculty and students in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology Science, and Health and Kinesiology. Current research interests include, but are not limited to, skill earning and locomotion control for humanoid robots, modeling of human and robot motor control systems, perception and cognition for humanoids, dynamic robotic sensor networks, vision-based SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping) for mobile robots, and human-robot interaction. Education activities include lecture and experimental courses for graduate and undergraduate students. Furthermore, mobile and humanoid robots are being used in our K-12 outreach activities and summer camps. Faculty Contacts Control Courses Jianghai Hu (Area Chair) ECE 30800 (System Simulation and V. "Ragu" Balakrishnan Control Lab) Raymond A. Decarlo ECE 38200 (Feedback System C. 8. George Lee ‘Analysis and Design) Steven D. Pekarek ECE 48300 (Digital Control Systems Maryam Saeedifard Analysis and Design) Scott D. Sudhoff ECE 56900 (Introduction to Robotic Stanislaw H. Zak Systems) # Indicates faculty members with primary area in Communications, Networking, Signal & Image ProcessingBiomedical Imaging and Sensing ‘The field of Biomedical Imaging and Sensing integrates multiple disciplines of electrical and computer engineering to solve problems of critical importance in clinical medicine. Topics of research activity include acoustic and stereo imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, finite element analysis of cardiac responses, induced currents and nerve stimulation from electromagnetic fields, and electronic medical databases. The results of this research are expected to improve diagnostic accuracy, improve the safety of diagnostic instrumentation, and enhance patient recovery through improved clinical instruments. One of the goals of biomedical research is to develop inexpensive acoustical instruments ‘to monitor pathological changes in non-critical environments such as the home or the physician's office. Acoustics are also being used to guide the placement of breathing tubes in infants. Signal processing and filtering algorithms are being applied to the development of a new generation of stethoscopes that function in high-noise environments such as helicopters and ambulances. World renowned expertise in imaging is being applied to stereo visualization for mammography diagnostics and acoustic imaging of the lung. An experimental study of the intensities of MRI fields required to produce nerve stimulation in humans is expected to result in lower cost imaging, improved accuracy, and enhanced patient safety. A significant portion of the research efforts in this area is performed in the Hillenbrand Biomedical Engineering Center. The facilities of the Biomedical Acoustics Laboratory are used for research in electroacoustic principles as well as research and development of non-invasive clinical instruments. The laboratory consists of a soundproof chamber that provides both acoustical and electromagnetic shielding and extensive measurement and processing equipment. Faculty Contacts Thomas Talavage (Area Chait) . Charles A. Bouman Saeed Mohammadi Mary Comer John A. Nyenhuis Edward J. Delp — eae B ya Pol renee, va Vladimir M. Shalaev Hong Tan + George R. Wodicka + Indicates faculty members with primary area Babak Ziaie in Biomedical Imaging and Sensing 20/12Bioengineering Courses ECE 51100 (Psychophysics) ECE 52200 (Problems in the Measurement of Physiological Events) ECE 52600 (Fundamentals of MEMS & Micro-Integrated Systems) ECE 52800 (Measurement & Stimulation of the Nervous System) BIOL 11000 (Fundamentals of Biol I) * BIOL 11100 (Fundamentals of Biol II) * BIOL 30100 (Human Design: Anatomy & Physiology) ** BIOL 30200 (Human Design: Anatomy & Physiology) ** CHM 25500 (Organic Chemistry) ** *Science Selective Course **Complementary Elective Credit Only 2/20/12220/12 Communications, Networking, Signal & Image Processing The communications, networking, signal & image processing area includes research directed toward wireless mobile and PCS communication, smart antennas, GPS, radar, speech recognition and synthesis, image processing and pattern recognition, print image quality, remote sensing, local and wide-area computer networks, and multimedia ‘communication and processing. Results from this area impact how we communicate with cellular phones, faxes, and the Internet; the way that we travel using GPS and intelligent highways; and the video, audio, and data that we receive and transmit for personal entertainment and electronic commerce. Research in computer communication networks is underway to provide new methods for design, analysis, and optimization of increasingly complex and demanding communication. New switch architectures are being developed for high-speed packet- switched networks that integrate video, voice, and data, Mechanisms for scheduling, bandwidth allocation, error recovery, data compression, and access control for local and ‘wide-area computer networks will provide improved performance and quality of service. ‘The integration of signal processing and communications expertise is providing important results in smart antennas, accurate GPS, improved modems, and efficient radar applications. A narrow-band modem under development is expected to provide high- performance wireless communication that will be deployed in intelligent transportation systems, Spread spectrum is a digital communication technique that intentionally expands the bandwidth of a signal for transmission, Practical applications of spread spectrum. technology are being made to personal communications systems, multimedia networks, and digital battlefields, These applications are enabled by research breakthroughs in coding and modulation techniques. ‘Video, image, and speech processing are areas of intense research activity. Application areas include MPEG video compression for transmission and storage, print quality enhancement, and feature extraction. The use of image processing techniques in remote is a notable area of research expertise. Speech recognition and synthesis are also active topics of research. Applications of the results are being made to proper name recognition, phoneme recognition, and pitch and lexical stress detection. Six major laboratories are involved in communications and signal processing research. + The Communications Research Laboratory provides for experimental research and for the implementation of algorithms and architectures for synchronization, ‘equalization, coding, modulation, antenna array processing, and wireless multiple- access systems. The laboratory includes programmable signal processors, >electronic test equipment, satellite communication hardware, and commercial communication software. ‘The Video and Image Processing Laboratory provides the ability to display and process high-resolution imagery. The laboratory has multiple systems that digitize, display, and process digital video. There is a complete suite of video distribution and editing equipment, a real-time MPEG encoder, and an ATM testbed network. ‘The Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Laboratory supports research in speech processing, nonlinear DSP, neural networks, design of specialized signals, signal representation, and DSP architectures. ‘The Electronic Imaging Systems Laboratory enables research activities in the areas of image capture, image rendering, and document processing. The laboratory is equipped with high-resolution and large format printers, high- precision scanners, and high-performance workstations. The Purdue Multimedia Testbed was developed for the study and evaluation of networked multimedia systems. Research areas supported by the laboratory include video and image compression, computer networks, multimedia authoring, media capture, wireless systems, and a wide variety of applications. Faculty Contacts Ilya Pollak (Area Chair) Jan P. Allebach ‘Saurabh Bagchi V. Ragu Balakrishnan Mark R. Bell Charles A. Bournan Mireille "Mimi" Boutin Mary Comer Edward J. Delp Okan K. Ersoy Saul B. Gelfand Arif Ghafoor Jianghai Hu Leah H. Jamieson James V. Krogmeier James 8. Lehnert Xiagjun Lin David J. Love David G. Meyer Saeed Mohammadi Johnny Park Dimitrios Peroulis Vijay Raghunathan Muralidhar RangaswamySanjay Rao Kaushik Roy Sujay Sanghavi Vladimir M. Shalaev Ness Shroff MJT. Smith Eugene H. Spafford Thomas Talavage Hong Z. Tan TN. Vijakumar Chih-Chun Wang Andrew M. Weiner Michael D. Zoltowski 4 Indicates faculty members with primary area in Communications, Networking, Signal & Image Processing ECE 30600 (Electronic Circuits and Systems Laboratory) tal Signal Processing With Applications) ECE 44000 (Transmission of Information) ECE 44500 (Modem Filter Design) ECE 53800 (Digital Signal Processing I) ECE 54400 (Digital Communications) ECE 57700 (Engineering Aspects of Remote Sensing)2/20/12 Computer Engineering ‘Computer engineering is the only one of the eight research areas in which a student can receive a specialized undergraduate degree (BSCmpE). Undergraduate and graduate students study in three main sub-areas -- computer architecture, software systems, and intelligent systems, Graduate students may pursue studies that cross between the sub- areas and combine a variety of topics. Below are a few of the Computer Engineering Labs. To see a complete list of the Computer Engineering labs and project groups, please visit: https://engineering purdue.edu/ECE/Research/Areas/CompEngr Computer Architecture ‘omputer architecture is one of the core research as in the computer area of ECE. The focus is on Hiesigning the next-generation processor brchitecture exploring speculative execution ‘schemes and power saving technology. Computer Architecture URL: http://dynamo.cen purdue.edu/~arch/ Associated faculty: Prof. .N. Vijaykumar Distributed Multimedia Systems Lab The Distributed Multimedia Systems Laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility for conducting theoretical and experimental research in the areas of distributed ‘multimedia database systems and broadband multimedia networking, The facility, funded by several industrial and government organizations, houses @ myriad of high- performance multimedia servers and a cluster of heterogeneous networks. lultimedia Lab URL: http://shay.ecn.purdue.edw~dmultlab/ Associated faculty: Prof. Arif Ghafoor Robot Vision Lab (RVL) ave The focus of this lab is to study sensory intelligence for the machines of the future. The laboratory has a world-wide reputation in research in 3D ‘object recognition, mobile robot navigation, robotic assembly, etc. The laboratory also carries out leading-edge research in medical image processing and information retrieval from medical images. RVL URL: http//RVL.www.ecn.purdue.edwWRVL Associated faculty: Prof. Avi KakInternet Systems Lab (ISL) hhe focus of this lab is to study and address challenges in the design of the } Jinternet. The lab is well-known for its work on peer-to-peer systems and inetwork management. URL: http://www.ece.purdue.edu/~isl Associated faculty: Sanjay Rao Faculty Contacts Computer Courses Vijay Pai (Area Chair) ECE 36200 (Microprocessor Systems and ‘Saurabh Bagchi Interfacing) Elisa Bertino ECE 36400 (Software Engineering Tools Lab) Cordelia Brown ECE 36800 (Data Structures) Jason V. Clark ECE 36900 (Discrete Mathematics for Computer Edward J. Delp Engineering) David S. Ebert ECE 46300 (Introduction to Computer Rudolf Eigenman Communication Networks) Niklas Elmqvist ECE 47300 (Introduction to Artificial Intelligence) Okan K. Ersoy ECE 47700 (Digital Systems Senior Project) Atif Ghafoor ECE 57000 (Artificial Intelligence) Robert L. Givan Charlie Y. Hu Brent Jesiek Avinash C. Kak Milind Kulkarni C.S. George Lee Xiaojun Lin ‘Yung-Hsiang Lu David G. Meyer Samuel P. Midkiff Johnny Park Irith Pomeranz Anand Raghunathan Vijay Raghunathan Sanjay Rao Kaushik Roy Jeffrey M. Siskind Eugene H. Spafford Hong Z. Tan Mithuna S. Thottethodi Indicates faculty members with primary area in Computer Engineering 220/12Education Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Education is a specialization in which practitioners focus on maximizing the learning achievement of students by developing and assessing a wide variety of instructional techniques and technologies in the ECE curriculum, Such research also often leads to fundamental insights about engineering teaching and learning. White research in the field of Engineering Education spans the engineering disciplines, the subject matter of ECE has unique characteristics that make it useful to develop pedagogies specifically tailored for ECE. In addition, there is a need to determine how best to apply techniques already shown to be effective in other disciplines in the context of ECE. Research in engineering education has been conducted in engineering for many decades, including at Purdue. Yet Engineering Education as a distinct discipline is very young. In fact, Purdue’s School of Engineering Education was founded in 2004 as one of the first departments of its kind in the world, Through active partnerships with Engineering Education and the Discovery Learning Center, ECE students and faculty have ‘opportunities to be at the forefront of this new field and work with premier scholars. ‘Some examples of recent research topies in ECE Education include the use of a directed. problem solving approach in lecture, applications of student response systems, evaluation of the relative benefits of different kinds of active learning activities, and assessing the success of leading-edge technical topics (such as multi-core design) in ECE cours: Other research areas include conceptual understanding of core ECE topics and studies of computer engineering education, orical There are many opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in s area, including by getting involved with educational research projects and applying research results, Numerous students are also teaching or assisting with courses where research studies are carried out or findings are applied. Faculty in this area include those whose primary research interest is engineering education, as well as several other faculty who engage in engineering education innovation in addition to their primary technical area, If you would like to discuss student research opportunities in ECE education, please contact ECE Instructional Innovation Group Chair, Mark Johnson at mejohnso@purdue.edu. Faculty Contacts David G. Meyer (Area Chair) Yung-Hsiang Lu Cordelia Brown Barrett Robinson Brent Jesiek Matthew Swabey Mark Johnson Joanne Lax ¢ Indicates faculty members with primary area in Education220/12 Power and Energy Devices and Systems This area focuses on electrical power engineering and the electrical to non-electrical energy conversion process. Topics of interest include electromechanical component design, power electronics design, passive component design, power magnetics, electric drives, electric propulsion systems, vehicle (ship, spacecraft, automotive) electric systems, and power system control and stability. In the push for sustainability and reduced carbon emissions, energy conversion technologies are critical. Energy sources and systems faculty are at the forefront of modern electromechanical component and system design, analysis, and control. They also have significant efforts in power electronics ~ particularly in the areas of control and passive component design. As the demand for higher reliability and efficiency on aircraft and marine platforms increases, hydraulic control systems are being replaced by electric drive systems. Research is underway to accurately model the performance of alternative power-by-wire electric drive systems. Computer simulation packages are being designed that accurately evaluate complete power-by-wire systems, including actuators, converters, electric drives, and electrical distribution systems. Evaluation and design of electric propulsion systems is also in progress. ‘The deregulation of the electric utilities coupled with the integration of alternative energy sources provides new challenges in power distribution and control. Current research includes evaluating the impact of deregulation on power quality, optimal control of the distribution system, and instability detection. ‘The Energy Sources and Systems area includes several research and undergraduate laboratories including the Energy Conversion Research Laboratory, the Distributed Heterogeneous Computing Laboratory, the Power Magnetics Laboratory, and the Genetic Optimization Processing Array. Faculty Contacts Steven D. Pekarek (Area Chair) Power and Energy Devices and Systems Courses Chee-Mun Ong ECE 32100 Electromechanical Motion Devices) Maryam Saeedifard ECE 32300 (Electromechanical Motion Devices Scott D. Sudhoff Lab) Oleg Wasynezuk ECE 42300 Electromechanical Motion Control) ECE 43200 (Elements of Power System Engineering) ECE 43300 (Power Electronics) ‘¢ Indicates faculty members with primary area in Power and Energy Devices and Systems220/12 Fields and Optics Current research in electromagnetic fields and optics includes studies on high-speed optical communication, optical fibers, nonlinear optics, magnetism, modeling of interconnects, and microwave devices. Optics offers tremendous bandwidth for high-rate communications and information acess. Device-level research incorporates femtosecond fiber lasers, fiber dispersion compensation, optical pulse shaping, pulse coding, code-division multiple-access (CDMA) fiber communication, etched optical fiber filters, optical interactions, and solid state dye lasers. Research on optical applications provides new forms of communication, computation, and imaging. Investigations are currently examining optical imaging technology, smart pixel devices, and synthesis of computer generated holograms. Electromagnetics, magnetism, and microwave research includes both device-level research and new applications of the technology. High-speed communication in digital ‘VLSI circuits exhibits significant degradation from cross-talk effects, disconti-nuities, and lossy dielectrics. Software packages for simulating ultra-high-speed VLSI communication and interconnects are being designed. Biomedical applications of magnetic imaging, particularly MRI, are being analyzed to improve safety and efficiency. Innovations in microwave waveguides have been conceived and prototyped. Fields and optics research takes place in several laboratories. + The Magnetics Laboratory contains facilities for performing optical and magnetic measurements. Instrumentation includes polarizing microscopes for magneto- optic observations, continuous and pulsed light sources, and electronic drive circuitry for application of magnetic fields over a wide range of frequencies. + The Microwave Laboratory is used for research programs on microwave semiconductor devices, optical diffusion imaging, and high-speed interconnects. The laboratory provides measurement coverage up to 40 GHz. + Advanced research in nonlinear optics, multi-photon processes, fiber and integrated optical devices, and laser characterization takes place in the Modern Optics Research Laboratory. Laser systems that generate coherent tunable radiation provide the means for the investigation of a variety of optical phenomena. + The Ultrafast Optics and Fiber Communications Laboratory is equipped with several lasers capable of generating ultrashort pulses on a femtosecond time scale. These facilities support research on ultrafast laser and pulse shaping technology, ultra-high-speed optical communications and networking, and characterization of ultrafast electronic and optoelectronic devices. >eer eeee Faculty Contacts Dan Jiao (Area Chair) eter Bermel ‘Alexandra Boltasseva William Chappell Chin-Lin Chen Yong Chen Supriyo Datta Daniel S. Elliott Okan K. Ersoy Erie §. Furgason David B. Janes Gerhard Klimeck Michael R. Melloch Evgenii Narimanov John A. Nyenhuis Dimitrios Peroulis Minghao Qi Vladimir M. Shalaev Kevin J. Webb Andrew M. Weiner Xianfan Xu Indicates faculty members with primary area in Fields and Optics Fields And Optics Courses ECE 30700 (Electromagnetic Fields and Waves Laboratory) ECE 41200 (Introduction to Engineering Optics) ECE 41300 (Introduction to Optics Lab) ECE 41400 (Elements of Electro-and Fiber Optics) ECE 41500 lectro-and Fiber Optics Laboratory) ECE 44100 Distributed Parameter Systems) ECE 51300 (Diffraction, Fourier Optics, and Imaging) ECE 55200 (Introduction to Lasers) 220/122/2012 Microelectronics and Nanotechnology ‘Microelectronics and Nanotechnology (MN) area consists of approximately twenty faculty members with active research and instructional programs in Nanoelectronics, Computational Nanotechnology, Energy Conversion, Nanomaterials, Micro and ‘Nanoelectromechanical Systems (MEMS/NEMS), Wide Bandgap Semiconductors and Nanophotonics, Experimental programs are located primarily in the new state-of-the-art facility at the Birck Nanotechnology Center (BNC). Purdue is also the home of the NSF- sponsored Network for Computational Nanotechnology (NCN) that created the science gateway nanoHUB.org with nearly 100,000 users worldwide. For more information about our graduate and undergraduate courses, please look at: het w/ECE/Acs 1 s/Graduates/General/At " under Microelectronics and Nanotechnology. Note that the information is currently being updated. For more information about the research program please consult the BNC and NNCN webpages along with those maintained by individual faculty: Faculty Contacts Dimitrios Peroulis Supriyo Datta (Area Chait) i ¢ Muhammad Ashraful Alam . Mes ae + Joerg Appenzeller Kaushik Roy Peter Bermel @ Timothy D, Sands Alexander Boltasseva Cagri Savran 4 Michael A. Capano Ali Shakouri Chin-Lin Chen Vladimir M. Shalaev Yong Chen Kevin J. Webb = Zhihong Chen Andrew M. Weinder Jason Vaughn Clark Jerry M. Woodall James A. Cooper, Jr. Xianfan Xu Daniel S. Elliott % Peide "Peter" Ye Eric S. Furgason Babak Ziaie @ Jeffery L. Gray David B. Janes 4 Indicates faculty members with primary area Gerhard Klimeck in Microelectronics and Nanotechnology ¢ Mark S, Lundstrom * Michael Manfra * Michael R. Melloch @ Saeed Mohammadi Evegenii Narimanov John A. Nyenhuis2/2012 Microelectronics and Nanotechnology Cou ECE 30500 (Semiconductor Devices) ECE 40700 (Semiconductor Measurement Lab) ECE 45500 (Integrated Circuit Engineering) E 45600 (Digital Integrated Circuit Analysis & Design) ECE 45300 Fundamentals of Nanoelectronics) ECE 55600 (Fundamentals of Microelectronics Processing) ECE 55700 (Integrated Circuit/MEMS Fabrication Laboratory)oe 2/20/12 VLSI and Circuit Design Research is conducted in VLSI circuits and computer-aided design, building blocks for new circuit technology, integrated circuit testing and fault diagnosis, digital signal processing, computer-aided synthesis, field programmable gate arrays (FPGAS), and design of low-power circuits. Software tools are under development to assist engineers in the simulation and design of VSI circuits. Portable communication and computation have driven the need for low-power electronics. Recent progress has been made in creating tools for estimating power dissipation in CMOS circuits. The research approach is to use accurate and efficient power estimation techniques to drive the design of new low-power systems. Software tools for testing integrated circuits, rapid fault simulation, and failure analysis are also being developed. ‘New solid state technology and logic devices have provided the opportunity to change the way that digital systems are designed. Recent research has been initiated on automatic architecture synthesis for FPGAs, hardware and software co-design, low-power datapath synthesis, and smart power SiC integrated circuits. The VLSI Design and Test Laboratory consists of a suite of high-performance ‘workstations, integrated circuit testers, and commercial computer-aided design software, ‘The laboratory is used for designing low-power and highly testable integrated circuits and for developing design automation software for fault diagnosis, testing, simulation, power estimation, and synthesis. Faculty Contacts Circuits Courses Kaushik Roy (Area Chait) ECE 33700 (ASIC Design Laboratory) V. "Ragu" Balakrishnan ECE 45500 (Integrated Circuit Engineering) Raymond A. Decarlo ECE 45600 (Digital Integrated Circuit Byunghoo Jung Analysis and Design)) Cheng-Kok Koh ECE 45700 Electronic Design Laboratory) Yung-Hsiang Lu ECE 54600 (Digital Computational Saeed Mohammadi Techniques for Electronic Circuits) Irith Pomeranz ECE 55900 (MOS VLSI Design) Anand Raghunathan Vijay Raghunathan T.N. Vijaykumar Oleg Wasynezuk ‘¢ Indicates faculty members with primary area in VLSI and Circuit Design