Electrical and Computer Engineering

 

Message from the Chair

Welcome to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering!

We are living in one of the most exciting periods in the history of engineering. Advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and autonomous systems, semiconductor technologies, renewable energy, smart grids, embedded systems, and the Internet of Things are rapidly transforming the way we live, work, communicate, and interact with the world. Electrical and Computer Engineers are at the center of this transformation, developing the technologies that will shape our future. Our Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering provides students with the knowledge, skills, experiences, and opportunities to become part of that future.

The Department offers two undergraduate programs, the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE), as well as the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) graduate program. These programs combine a strong foundation in engineering fundamentals with opportunities to explore emerging technologies and rapidly growing areas of the profession.

Teaching excellence and student success are at the heart of everything we do. Our students learn from dedicated faculty in well-equipped laboratories and modern teaching facilities where classroom concepts become practical engineering experiences. Through laboratory courses, hands-on projects, senior design, internships, and undergraduate research, students have opportunities to design, build, test, innovate, and solve real-world engineering problems.

Take advantage of the laboratories, research opportunities, internships, student organizations, faculty mentorship, and hands-on experiences available to you. Explore new ideas, ask difficult questions, and challenge yourself to create and innovate.

Hassan El-Kishky, Ph.D., P.E.

Professor and Chair
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is to provide high-quality education, foster innovative research, and prepare students for successful careers. Committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering strives to advance research and technological innovation, strengthen industry partnerships, and contribute to the economic development of the region and beyond.

Our Vision

We aspire to be a leading center of excellence in electrical and computer engineering education, research, and technology  innovation, recognized for developing  well trained engineers and future leaders, advancing emerging technologies, fostering industry partnerships, and driving technological and economic growth in the region and beyond.

About the Department:

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler offers a student-focused, hands-on approach to Undergraduate and Graduate engineering education, providing excellent preparation for success in today's high tech world. Students may choose to study at our main campus in Tyler, or they may earn a UT Tyler Electrical or Computer Engineering Bachelor of Science degree through our satellite program in the Houston Engineering Center of Houston Community College.

Our Electrical Engineering program  provides students with a comprehensive education to apply  science, mathematics and technology coupled with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze, design, construct and maintain products and provide services related to electrical and electronic devices and systems. With a degree in electrical engineering from UT Tyler, you will be well trained to work in many vital areas, including electrical circuit design, analog and digital electronics, microelectronics, computer engineering, communications, digital signal processing, control systems, power systems and energy conversion. Whether designing large electric power systems to provide energy to homes and industries or developing tiny electronic devices to save lives, an electrical engineer is afforded many opportunities for a challenging and rewarding career.

• The UT Tyler electrical engineering Bachelor of Science degree provides a strong theoretical foundation, practical engineering skills and experience in communication and teamwork, preparing students to practice as professional engineers and/or to begin graduate studies. This degree is an important qualification for those seeking employment in industry, as well as a solid foundation to begin graduate studies.
• UT Tyler's electrical engineering Master of Science degree program offers advanced instruction in two or more areas, including: electronics, power systems, controls, advanced engineering mathematics, signal processing, communications, real-time systems, computer systems, electromagnetics and power electronics.

Electrical Engineering students receive individualized instruction from faculty with diverse industrial backgrounds. Each faculty member holds an advanced terminal degree, and most have actively practiced engineering.

The Electrical Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering programs. For more information, please feel free to contact Dr. Hassan El-Kishky, Chair and Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering.

Our Computer Engineering program provides students with a comprehensive education that integrates electrical engineering and computer science to prepare graduates for the design and development of modern computing systems. The curriculum emphasizes digital logic and computer architecture, embedded systems, microprocessors, electronics, programming, data structures and algorithms, computer networks, cybersecurity, and hardware-software integration, supported by laboratory and hands-on design experiences. Special emphasis is put on emerging areas of study including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), deep learning, generative and agentic AI, edge AI, intelligent embedded systems, autonomous systems and robotics, computer vision, and AI-enabled Internet of Things (IoT). Through coursework, laboratories, research opportunities, and multidisciplinary capstone projects, students learn to integrate AI and ML algorithms with computing hardware and embedded platforms, preparing them for careers in rapidly evolving fields such as intelligent systems, autonomous technologies, advanced computing, semiconductor systems, robotics, and AI-enabled engineering applications.

Marketable Skills

Students exit from any degree program with a variety of skills. Marketable skills are those valued by employers that can be applied in a variety of work settings, including interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas. These skills can be either primary or complementary to a major and are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and other non-classroom activities (Texas High Education Coordinating Board, 2015).

Electrical Engineering graduates develop hands-on skills in circuit design & analysis, systems programming & microprocessors, power & control systems, signal processing. Students gain practical experience with PCB design tools, circuit simulation, virtual machines, and electrical / electronic laboratory instrumentation.

Computer Engineering graduates develop hands-on skills in embedded systems and microcontrollers, C/C++ and assembly programming, FPGA and VHDL design, VLSI and CMOS design, computer architecture, PCB design and hardware prototyping, operating systems and Linux, computer networks, signals and systems, machine learning, and hardware-software integration. Students gain practical experience with ARM/STM32 microcontrollers, FPGA platforms, CAD and PCB design tools, circuit simulation, virtual machines, and electronic laboratory instrumentation.

Through laboratory projects, Senior Design, and industry or research experiences, students also develop engineering problem-solving, system integration, technical communication, teamwork, project management, and professional engineering skills.

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