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Winter 2025 Distinguished Seminar Series Schedule Announced

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is proud to present the Winter Quarter Distinguished Seminar Series. ECE will host four distinguished and accomplished individuals. The first seminar is via Zoom, and is scheduled for, Friday, January 24. The second, scheduled for Friday, February 7, third and fourth seminar, scheduled for Friday, February 28, of the Fall Quarter will be presented in person.

Please see more details below and click the hyperlink to view each guest's abstract.

 

A Conversation with Federal Energy Regulatory Commissioner and Alum Judy Chang

Before Judy Chang was overseeing the country's energy transmission as the first Asian American woman Commissioner on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, she was an undergraduate engineer walking through Kemper Hall. She talks about laying the groundwork for her career in energy policy and how her love of electronic music brought her to UC Davis.

Advancing Alzheimer Research with AI

Professor Chen-Nee Chuah leads AI/ML efforts within a multidisciplinary team that has received a $6 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to deepen the understanding of the neuropathologic landscape of Alzheimer’s disease, focusing on individuals who identify as Hispanic/Latino.

Thermoradiative Photovoltaics

Researchers in the UC Davis Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offer insights on devices that operate like solar cells in reverse and can generate power even in the absence of sunlight, offering an alternative route for energy production.

Fall 2024 Distinguished Seminar Series Schedule Announced

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is proud to present the Fall Quarter Distinguished Seminar Series. ECE will host two distinguished and accomplished individuals. The first seminar is via Zoom, and is scheduled for, Friday, November 1. The second and final seminar of the Fall Quarter will be presented in-person on Friday, November 8. 

Please see more details below and click the hyperlink to view each guest's abstract (additional seminar details for Pro. Yablonovitch coming soon). 

 

Unit 18 Lecturer Recruitment: Principles of Device Physics

Position description

The ECE Department at UC Davis invites applications for a Lecturer position to teach Principles of Device Physics I, a foundational course covering the essential concepts in Semiconductor Device Physics. This in-person course provides a comprehensive understanding of the physics underlying semiconductor devices, which is crucial for students pursuing careers in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, materials science, and related fields.

Connecting the Dots Between Computer Engineering and AI

Anthony Thomas, a new assistant professor of teaching in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Davis, wants to help students understand the fundamental principles, from computer hardware to mathematical theories, that underpin artificial intelligence.

New Microscope Offers Faster, High-Resolution Brain Imaging

Researchers at UC Davis have developed a new microscope to capture high-speed images of brain cell activity with less harm to brain tissue. The new approach could be used in research with mice to provide a clearer view of how neurons communicate in real time, leading to new insights into brain function and neurological diseases.