As a collective, our research brings us to the forefront of innovation. UW ECE’s world-class resources and facilities offer the perfect platform for active collaboration. Together we’re redefining possibilities in robotics, nanotechnology, electromagnetics, data science, computers and energy. Our ongoing work continues to push the boundaries of modern science and helps to direct the future of hardware and integrated systems. Our collaborations have already resulted in positive large-scale societal impact to the benefit of us all. We’re confident that our work will continue to inspire new and innovative solutions to life’s greatest challenges and encourage partnership and growth for years to come. To learn more, click one of the links below.
Research Areas
Research Centers
- UW Molecular Engineering Materials Center
- Clean Energy Institute
- QuantumX
- The Quantum Technologies Training and Testbed (QT3) Lab
- Center for Neurotechnology
- Center on Satellite Multimedia and Connected Vehicles
- ADVANCE Center for Institutional Change
- Center for Design of Analog-Digital Integrated Circuits
- Center for Synthetic Biology
- Institute for Nano-Engineered Systems
- National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure
- Washington Nanofabrication Facility
- Intel Science and Technology Center for Pervasive Computing
- Industrial Assessment Center
Research Projects View All
- Activity Recognition
- 3D Object Modeling Using a Kinect Camera
- Real-Time Gaze Estimation with a Kinect Camera
- A Street-View Video Dataset
- Neuromorphic Computing
- Predictive Computational Modeling of Neuronal Networks
- Wearable and Implantable Biomedical Devices
- Energy Efficient Modulated Backscatter Communication
Research Labs View All
- Washington Nanofabrication Facility
- Silicon System Research Lab
- Quantum Defect Lab
- Adaptive Computing Machines and Emulators (ACME) Lab
- Restorative Technologies Laboratory
- Emerging integrated technologies & systems (EMiT) Lab
- Ubicomp (Ubiquitous Computing) Research Lab
- Nanotechnology Modeling Laboratory







