Research Areas

Intelligent machines and systems to help humanity

From designing fault-tolerant robotics to withstand the most remote and dangerous environments to enabling higher performance and reliability in semiconductor manufacturing, our work is protecting human safety while advancing technology.

Robotics and Automation

Certificate

Beginning in Fall 2026, the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering will offer a certificate in Robotics and Automation for undergraduates, including courses taught by leading ECE researchers.

 

Control and Optimization, Communication Networks, Wireless Systems

Robotics, High Performance Computing, STEM Education

Sudeep Pasricha

Aram and Helga Budak Endowed Professor

Embedded Systems (Mobile, Real-Time, Safety-Critical), High Performance Computing (Datacenters, Supercomputers), Computer Architecture, VLSI/CAD Algorithms, Design for Energy/Reliability/Security

System Theory, Control of Dynamic Systems, Robust and Learning Control, Optimization and Control for Power Systems

Man stands next to robot

Sphero robots have roots in ECE department

Former CSU electrical engineering student Ian Bernstein wants to put a robot in every home and office across the globe.

German Shepherd standing in front of canine exoskeleton device

Novel canine exoskeleton holds promise for dogs with mobility issues

ECE is collaborating with CSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital and OrthoPets to develop a robotic exoskeleton for dogs.

Headshot of Edwin Chong

ECE professors named fellows of artificial intelligence organization

Profs. Edwin Chong and Tony Maciejewski lead cross-disciplinary research that leverages AI for applications in sectors ranging from robotics to transportation.