Department of Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineers enlighten the world – moving information, people, things and energy to make tomorrow even better than today. Our faculty have been recognized as #1 in the state for their research productivity. In our electrical engineering academic programs, you will work in outstanding labs and facilities as you join our research efforts in areas ranging from communications and electromagnetics to power and energy systems.

Department Highlights

Research Spotlight: Why do smoke alarms keep going off even when there’s no smoke?

In this interview with The Conversation, MVS Chandrashekhar explains how smoke detectors work and why they sometimes sound an alarm for what seems like no reason.

Faculty Spotlight: Dougal looks back on nine years as Electrical Engineering Department Chair

Professor Roger Dougal oversaw the Electrical Engineering Department over the last nine years. Through accomplishments, challenges and changes, Dougal looks back on his leadership position while using personal experiences to plan his future.

Undergraduate Student Spotlight: The CEC brings back a triple threat

In association with the Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineering (IEEE), a small group of students, advised by Assistant Prof. Kristen Booth, has reactivated a national honor society for computer engineering and electrical engineering students - the Delta Phi chapter of Eta Kappa Nu. 

Graduate Student Spotlight: Dillon Lindsay and engineering Cocky's magic cart

Dillon Lindsay, working with his senior design team and the UofSC athletic department, helped create a motorized entrance for the university mascot, Cocky.

Alumni Spotlight: Alex Molinaroli: From CEC to CEO

The small control boxes lining Swearingen's halls may be unassuming. But for Alex Molinaroli, they were the start of a career that took him from the CEC all the way to the top of one of the most prominent energy solutions companies in the world.