Faculty who invest in your success
Faculty and staff in the 51ÁÔÆæ College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS) play a central role in student success—not just as instructors, but as mentors, collaborators, and career connectors. Their impact extends far beyond the classroom, shaping how students learn, grow, and launch their careers.
Our electrical engineering faculty are deeply invested in student development. With accessible class sizes and a collaborative culture, students receive:
One-on-one guidance from professors
Academic and career advising tailored to their goals
Mentorship on research, internships, and graduate pathways
This personalized support helps students build confidence, stay on track, and reach their full potential.
Rob Cuzner, professor of electrical engineering, has pioneered the nanogrid concept and is funded with multiple federal grants to bring this idea to fruition. Nanogrids, smaller units of larger microgrids, produce power to a specific location within the larger microgrid service area. This breaks down the complexity of microgrids so that they can be built cost-effectively. Expand All
Anthony Davis , Chief Engineer, ONE-Key Electronics, Milwaukee ToolWilliam Dussault , Teaching Faculty, 51ÁÔÆæ College of Engineering & Applied ScienceScott Feldmann , Senior Manager, AmazonYi Hu , Department Chair, Electrical Engineering, 51ÁÔÆæ College of Engineering & Applied ScienceJeffrey Kautzer , Chief Electrical Engineer, GM Hardware Excellence Platforms, GE HealthCareJohn Olson , Principal Managing Editor, Badger MeterRichard Schmerda , Power Engineering Consultant, RS EngineeringDaniel Schofield , Manager, Global Certification Labs, GE HealthcareRobert Turney , Engineering Fellow, Johnson ControlsWeizhong Wang , Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering, 51ÁÔÆæ College of Engineering & Applied ScienceDennis Wiebe, Jr, Senior Engineering Manager, Power Control & Input Devices, Eaton
Power, Energy & Electrification Systems Focus: Sustainable energy, smart grids, power electronics, and electrified transportation
Faculty:
Robert Cuzner – DC and hybrid AC/DC systems, microgrids, power electronics, wide bandgap convertersFeng Guo – Power converters, motor drives, transportation electrificationLingfeng Wang – Smart grids, energy systems, microgrids, power system reliability, grid resilienceTom Shi – Electric and connected vehicle systems, V2X, automated mobility
Key Themes:
Renewable energy integration & smart grids
Microgrid design, protection, and control
Electrification of transportation systems
Power electronics for energy efficiency and grid compatibility
Electronics, Microelectronics & Semiconductor Technologies Focus: Advanced devices, circuits, and next-generation electronics
Faculty:
Weizhong Wang – Semiconductor devices, micro/nanoelectronics, spintronics, radiation-hardened ICsFeng Guo – Wide-bandgap power devicesAlex Yi – Intelligent chips, sensors, solid-state lighting, LiDAR
Key Themes:
Semiconductor processing and device innovation
Integrated circuit design (including secure and resilient systems)
Nanoelectronics and emerging materials
Sensing technologies for autonomous systems
Intelligent Systems, AI & Embedded Systems Focus: AI-driven systems, IoT, automation, and edge computing
Faculty:
Shuquai (Roger) Shen – AI-enabled IoT, embedded systems, edge learningJun Zhang – Computer vision, signal processing, communicationsTom Shi – Automated and connected vehicle intelligence
Key Themes:
AI-powered embedded and cyber-physical systems
Edge computing and distributed intelligence
Computer vision and signal processing
Smart, connected, and autonomous technologies
Communications, Signal Processing & Networking Focus: Data transmission, wireless systems, and digital signal technologies
Faculty:
Jun Zhang – Digital communications, signal processingChiu Law – Optical communication, wave propagationAlex Yi – Telecommunications
Key Themes:
Wireless and optical communication systems
Signal processing for imaging and data
High-speed and energy-efficient communication networks
Photonics, Sensors & Advanced Materials Focus: Optical technologies, sensing systems, and smart materials
Faculty:
Chiu Law – Optical sensors, nonlinear optics, magnetostrictive materialsAlex Yi – Smart sensors, LiDAR, photonics applications
Key Themes:
Optical sensing and imaging systems
Advanced materials for sensing and actuation
Photonics for communications and autonomous systems
Biomedical & Human-Centered Engineering Focus: Healthcare technologies, assistive devices, and clinical applications
Faculty:
Yi Hu – Cochlear implants, hearing aids, clinical mobile applications
Key Themes:
Biomedical signal processing
Assistive hearing technologies
Digital health and mobile health applications
Connected & Autonomous Systems Focus: Smart mobility, automation, and intelligent transportation
Faculty:
Tom Shi – Connected and automated vehicles (CAVs), V2X, testing systemsLingfeng Wang – Intelligent transportation systems, EV integrationAlex Yi – LiDAR and sensing for autonomous systems
Key Themes:
Vehicle automation and cooperative driving
Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication
Hardware-in-the-loop testing and validation
Smart and sustainable transportation systems
Cross-Cutting Strengths Across all research areas, 51ÁÔÆæ emphasizes:
Interdisciplinary collaboration (energy + AI + transportation)
Industry-connected research (real-world applications)
Sustainability and resilience
Emerging technologies shaping the future
Electrical Engineering Faculty
Vice Chancellor for Research , 51ÁÔÆæ Professor , Electrical Engineering Richard and Joanne Grigg Professorship Professor , Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Director, Center for Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems (SEES) Site Director, Center for GRid-Connected Power Electronic Systems (GRAPES) Teaching Faculty 2 , Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Teaching Faculty 3 , Electrical Engineering Assistant Professor , Electrical Engineering Associate Professor , Electrical Engineering Department Chair , Electrical Engineering Associate Professor , Computer Science Adjunct Professor , Electrical Engineering and Computer Science General Manager, Hardware Excellence & Chief Electrical Engineer , GE Healthcare Associate Professor , Electrical Engineering Associate Professor , Computer Science Professor , Physics and Astronomy Professor , Electrical Engineering Assistant Professor , Electrical Engineering Assistant Professor , Civil & Environmental Engineering Affiliate Assistant Professor , Electrical Engineering Founder and Director , Automated, Connected & Electric Mobility Systems Lab Richard and Joanne Grigg Faculty Fellowship Professor , Electrical Engineering Professor , Computer Science Associate Professor , Electrical Engineering Associate Professor , Computer Science Director of Research , Connected Systems Institute Professor , Electrical Engineering Professor , Electrical Engineering Professor , Computer Science
