Research Colloquium Lecture Series

Please join the UW Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering for the 2024-25 Research Colloquium Series, featuring experts discussing exciting current issues in the electrical and computer engineering field!

Lectures will be held in person during the autumn quarter at the scheduled days and times (all times are Pacific Time). See below for individual speakers’ bios and lecture information.

To watch previous Research Colloquium Series videos, select an academic year on the sidebar to the right, or visit our YouTube page to view lectures and other UW ECE content available to the general public.

EE 491a / EE 500c students

EE 491a / EE 500c students: please see the course Canvas page for credit requirements.

Colloquia

Spring

Encapsulated Dielectric Resonator Antenna (DRA) Systems for 5G applications

Mohammad S. Sharawi, Blue Origin
2025-04-03 14:30:00
ECE 125
Abstract

Challenges and Opportunities for Ultra-Low Power Design for Quantum Computing Applications

Sudipto Chakraborty, Texas Instruments
2025-04-10 14:30:00
ECE 125
Abstract

Quantum Simulation Guided Development of Nanophotonic Quantum Hardware

Marina Radulaski, University of California, Davis
2025-04-17 14:30:00
ECE 125
Abstract

AI-augmented Decision-making for Public Health

Shaolei Ren, University of California, Riverside
2025-04-24 14:30:00
ECE 125
Abstract

Decoding Fading Connections: AI and Imaging Innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease

Hesam Jahanian, University of Washington
2025-04-29 11:00:00
ECE Room 403
Abstract

Leveraging Data, Physical Models, and the Koopman Operator to Make Soft Robots More Capable

Daniel Burder, University of Michigan
2025-05-08 14:30:00
ECE 125
Abstract

Comprehending Human Behaviors with Everyday Wearables

Cheng Zhang, Cornell University
2025-05-15 14:30:00
ECE 125
Abstract

From Emerging Materials and Devices to Novel Computing Paradigms: An End-to-End Modeling and Co-Design Framework

Azad Naeemi, Georgia Institute of Technology
2025-05-22 14:30:00
ECE 125
Abstract

Machine Learning Back When There Was Too Little Training Data

Les Atlas, Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Washington
2025-05-29 14:30:00
ECE 125
Abstract

AI, back when we were not allowed to be deep, neural, or learning

Alexander Waibel, Carnegie Mellon University, USA Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
2025-06-05 14:30:00
ECE 125
Abstract

Winter

Intelligent Textiles for Physical Interactions

Yiyue Luo, UW ECE
2025-01-16 10:30:00
ECE Room 403
Abstract

Engineering Transformative Materials and Devices for 3D-Integrated Energy-Efficient Electronics

Asir Intisar Khan, UC Berkeley
2025-02-06 10:30:00
ECE Room 403
Abstract

Highly-efficient and energy-dense magnetic components for power electronics

Rachel Yang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2025-02-13 10:30:00
ECE Room 403
Abstract

Improving the Accessibility of Electrical and Computer Engineering Education to Blind and Low-Vision Learners (BLV)

Aya Mouallem, Stanford University
2025-02-20 10:30:00
ECE Room 403
Abstract

Scalable SoC Architectures for Domain-Specific Computing: From Algorithms to Silicon

Seah Kim, UC Berkeley
2025-02-27 10:30:00
ECE Room 403
Abstract

Engineering Scalable Quantum Systems with Neutral Atom Arrays

Max Parsons, University of Washington
2025-03-06 10:30:00
ECE Room 403
Abstract

Twisting Light with Nanomachines

Dr. Haoning Tang, Harvard University
2025-03-11 10:30:00
ECE Room 403
Abstract

Neural Population Dynamics for Action and Brain-Machine Interfaces

Vivek Athalye, Allen Institute
2025-03-20 10:30:00
ECE Room 403
Abstract

Highly Efficient and Compact mm-Wave Transceiver Systems for Tens of Gb/s Communication and High-Resolution Radar Sensing and Imaging in Short-Range Applications

Omeed Momeni , UC Davis
2024-11-07 14:30:00
ECE 045
Abstract

Research Colloquium Lecture Series

EE 491a / EE 500c students

Colloquia

Spring

Encapsulated Dielectric Resonator Antenna (DRA) Systems for 5G applications

Challenges and Opportunities for Ultra-Low Power Design for Quantum Computing Applications

Quantum Simulation Guided Development of Nanophotonic Quantum Hardware

AI-augmented Decision-making for Public Health

Decoding Fading Connections: AI and Imaging Innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease

Leveraging Data, Physical Models, and the Koopman Operator to Make Soft Robots More Capable

Comprehending Human Behaviors with Everyday Wearables

From Emerging Materials and Devices to Novel Computing Paradigms: An End-to-End Modeling and Co-Design Framework

Machine Learning Back When There Was Too Little Training Data

AI, back when we were not allowed to be deep, neural, or learning

Winter

Intelligent Textiles for Physical Interactions

Engineering Transformative Materials and Devices for 3D-Integrated Energy-Efficient Electronics

Highly-efficient and energy-dense magnetic components for power electronics

Improving the Accessibility of Electrical and Computer Engineering Education to Blind and Low-Vision Learners (BLV)

Scalable SoC Architectures for Domain-Specific Computing: From Algorithms to Silicon

Engineering Scalable Quantum Systems with Neutral Atom Arrays

Twisting Light with Nanomachines

Neural Population Dynamics for Action and Brain-Machine Interfaces

Autumn

Reducing Computing’s Carbon Footprint with Device Resurrection and Immortal Systems Design

Agile Hardware Development: Architectures and Tools

Lytle Lecture: How to Land AI in the Real World

Hidden Convexity of Deep Neural Networks: From Sparse Signal Processing to Geometric Algebra

Quantum Program Optimization and How to Do It at Large Scale

Highly Efficient and Compact mm-Wave Transceiver Systems for Tens of Gb/s Communication and High-Resolution Radar Sensing and Imaging in Short-Range Applications

Neurorobotics for Pediatric Rehabilitation: Novel Strategies, Assessments, and Effects

Sustainable Autonomous Things: Exploring the Nexus of Computing, Engineering, and Materials for Climate Resilience

On Human-Machine Interaction Games

Previous Colloquia

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