Electrical and Computer Engineering

Tune into “Cyber House Rock!” for rhymes, tunes and cybersecurity basics
"Cyber House Rock!" is a fresh and helpful way for people to learn a few basics about securing their digital information. The series of music videos, with more to come, launched today during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Read More

November 1, 2024
Alumni spotlight: Morgan Ambourn innovating at Microsoft
"To me, being a Cyclone Engineer means believing in yourself to rise to a challenge, being willing to lean on others around you to learn from, and letting yourself enjoy the journey," - Morgan Ambourn (BS ‘21, MS ‘22 CprE). Read More

October 29, 2024
Engineers build zero-trust, real-time cybersecurity tools to protect renewables on the grid
An Iowa State engineer is leading development of cybersecurity tools to guard power grids that carry renewable energy resources such as such as wind or solar farms. The researchers will develop "zero-trust" tools to reduce cyber exposure. The U.S. Department of Energy is supporting the project. Read More

October 16, 2024
Third class inducted into Electrical and Computer Engineering Hall of Fame
It was an afternoon of celebration and remembrance when the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering inducted the third class into the ECpE Hall of Fame. Read More

October 11, 2024
Iowa high school students meet, learn, play at Youth Cyber Summit
The Iowa Cyber Hub is bringing Iowa high school students to the Iowa State University campus for a Youth Cyber Summit. They'll meet, learn about cybersecurity, and maybe do some "adversarial thinking." It's part of a Cybersecurity Ambassador Program established a year ago to train and post “a legion of cyber guardians” around the state to help improve hometown cybersecurity for Iowans. Read More

October 8, 2024
Remembering alumnus Sehat Sutardja (’83 elect engr)
Alumnus Sehat Sutardja ('83 elect engr), a pioneer in semiconductors and co-founder of Marvell Technology, has died. Read More

September 26, 2024
Researchers working to keep electric vehicles charging, even when the lights go out
The researchers will analyze multiple years of real outage data from Ames, Dayton and Indianapolis to see how often there are problems and how long it takes to recover from them. Read More

September 18, 2024
Zhaoyu Wang and collaborators use data to manage grid transformers, boosting reliability to homes, farms
The researchers and partners will work together to develop a data-driven system that monitors the loads on distribution transformers and gives utilities real-time awareness of which boxes should be checked and potentially upgraded or replaced. Read More

July 29, 2024
Poster winners from the EPRC 61st Annual Meeting
The Electric Power Research Center held their 61st Annual Meeting that focused on Grid Resource Adequacy and Resilience. Read More

July 18, 2024
Iowa State hosts first INSuRE cybersecurity workshop in the nation
Iowa State University recently hosted the first pilot program in the country that provided an intense research experience to cybersecurity students during a three-week workshop led by Assistant Professor Berk Gulmezoglu of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Read More

July 18, 2024
Shaurya Purohit came to Iowa State to step out of his comfort zone
Throughout his professional and academic journey, Shaurya Purohit’s philosophy has always been that life begins when you step out of your comfort zone. When Purohit received his bachelor’s degree from Manipal University Jaipur in India, he followed that philosophy when he came to Iowa State to pursue his PhD in cyber security in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECpE). He was fascinated by autonomous vehicles and learning how self-driving cars work. Read More

May 15, 2024
New cybersecurity center to protect grids integrated with renewables, microgrids
The DOE funding will create a new cybersecurity center based at Iowa State called CyDERMS, the Center for Cybersecurity and Resiliency of DERs and Microgrids-integrated Distribution Systems. DERs are distributed energy resources such as wind and solar farms or energy storage technologies. Microgrids are local DER grid systems that can be connected to or isolated from the larger grid. Closing or isolating grid connections can help maintain service during cyberattacks or damaging storms. Read More

May 15, 2024
Andrew Sailer: Outstanding senior in electrical engineering
"I'm grateful to Iowa State for the chance to grow." Read More

May 1, 2024
Daniel Rosenhamer: Outstanding senior in computer engineering
"As engineers, we have an opportunity to bridge the gap between technical expertise and everyday users." Read More

May 1, 2024
Trevor Friedl’s computer engineering career takes flight
When he isn’t drumming or in class, Friedl works as an engineering research assistant, helping build a machine learning model to accurately detect imperfections in motor cylinder heads by just an image. It has been a priceless experience for him, learning how to work on an engineering team and understanding the business and administration side as well. Read More

May 1, 2024