The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering traces its origins to 1893, when George Westinghouse and Reginald Fessenden - the pioneer credited with the first radio voice broadcast - established the program at Pitt. Today, the department offers undergraduate and graduate programs spanning signal processing, communications, computer architecture, power systems, embedded computing, and machine learning, with research that bridges hardware, software, and systems.
Pitt ECE Seeks Its Next Department Chair — We are looking for an accomplished scholar, educator, and leader to guide 37 faculty and 560 students across a research enterprise that spans quantum information, resilient computing, nanoscale fabrication, and translational research. Review of applications begins August 15. Learn more and apply at pi.tt/ECEChair.
News
Brandon Grainger Named Deputy Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Power Electronics Magazine
The University of Pittsburgh’s Brandon Grainger has been named Deputy Editor-in-Chief (Academia) of IEEE Power...
Pitt’s Space Engineering Program Is Ready for Liftoff
In 2017, Pitt took its first step toward becoming a space university with the establishment of the NSF Space,...
Stronger Sensing, Smarter Energy Systems
Whether making grid-scale batteries safer, turning everyday telecommunications fiber into a sensing network, or...
Three Pitt Projects Receive $70,000 Grant Funding Through Manufacturing PA Innovation Program
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development has awarded three University of Pittsburgh Swanson...
Designing the Future of Power Magnetics
On Tuesday, August 19, 2026, the Advanced Magnetics for Power and Energy Development (AMPED) Consortium and the...
Events
National Postdoc Appreciation Week - Monday Kickoff with a Yoga and Wellness Session
Start the week on a calm note with a free morning yoga class. We hope to create a peaceful and meaningful space where...
National Postdoc Appreciation Week - Monday Munch & Mingle
Calling all hungry postdocs! Come get free snacks & mingle with your fellow postdocs. We'll have fresh fruit, juice,...
National Postdoc Appreciation Week - Monday Recreation Facilities Tour & Volleyball/Basketball
Get ready to discover your new favorite spot on campus! Join a UPPDA representative for a guided tour of Pitt's...
National Postdoc Appreciation Week - Tuesday Morning Blend
Start your morning with a warm cup and even warmer company. A relaxed coffee break to connect with fellow postdocs....
National Postdoc Appreciation Week - Tuesday Home Away From Home: Housing, Transition, & Community Support for Postdocs
Moving to a new city for a postdoc is exciting — and overwhelming. Join us for a webinar with SabbaticalHomes exploring...
National Postdoc Appreciation Week - Tuesday Snack O'Clock
Science is hard. Snacks help. Drop by for a midday break, refuel, and catch up with fellow postdocs who are also...