News from the department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Four McMaster sustainability projects received $320,000 in new Planetary Health Seed Grants, with several Engineering researcher awarded funding for innovation in energy management, nuclear waste modelling, and medical isotope advances.

The Faculty of Engineering proudly recognized exceptional contributions from staff and faculty members at an annual State of the Faculty gathering. These honours celebrate service, research, teaching and innovation – all factors that strengthen McMaster’s community and advance its global impact.

Founded by McMaster Engineering students, LIVESENS is transforming everyday road vehicles into a unified real-time network of sensors, and lining up major partners, like the City of Toronto.

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Two Engineering students are among nine McMaster students named McCall MacBain International Fellows, earning a fully funded year abroad to immerse themselves in new cultures through academic study, professional experience and comprehensive language learning.

Professor and founder Ali Emadi has been renewed as Canada Research Chair in Transportation Electrification and Smart Mobility (Tier 1).

Delina Mekonnen, a third-year Computer Engineering & Management student, is making waves with her research on using AI to advance the detection of ovarian cancer.

Sanna Tayabali, Electrical and Biomedical Engineering (iBioMed), spent four consecutive summers in California, working on the front lines of surgical robotic design teams.

An artificial intelligence project to boost adoption of zero-emission vehicles, led by McMaster’s Institute for Transportation and Logistics, has been awarded over $1 million.

McMaster Engineering students made an impressive debut at the 2025 Applied Collegiate Exoskeleton (ACE) Competition, showcasing their skills, creativity and teamwork.

Simon Haykin, a longtime professor in McMaster University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, one of the most cited engineering researchers globally in signal processing and a respected mentor to many, passed away on April 13 at the age of 94.

CarFit marked its first-ever partnership with a Canadian university by hosting an event at the McMaster Automotive Resource Centre.