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New lens system for endoscopes could allow physicians to see inside the body like never before

A research team led by UW ECE and Physics Professor Arka Majumdar has designed a new kind of lens system for the tip of an endoscope, which could enable physicians to view and treat areas deep inside the body.

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The need for speed — Sajjad Moazeni receives NSF grant to develop a new kind of optical interconnect for data centers supporting AI and machine learning in the cloud

UW ECE Assistant Professor Sajjad Moazeni has received a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop an optical interconnect that will be fast, compact, and energy efficient.

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Yong Rui, Corporate CTO and Senior Vice President of Lenovo Group, to give 2024–25 Lytle Lecture

Rui will deliver the Department’s annual Lytle Lecture on Thursday, October 17, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Paul Allen Center Atrium.

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Professor Kai-Mei Fu elected American Physical Society Fellow

UW ECE and Physics Professor Kai-Mei Fu has been elected an APS Fellow for research that has applications in quantum computing, quantum networks, and sensing technologies.

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How the Remote Hub Lab is preparing engineering students for their future careers

The Remote Hub Lab, founded and led by UW ECE Associate Teaching Professor Rania Hussein, allows students to access physical engineering equipment from anywhere in the world.

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UW ECE welcomes six new faculty members

Beginning this fall and extending through autumn quarter 2025, UW ECE is welcoming six new faculty members who will bring a wide breadth of knowledge and technical expertise to the Department.

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For Prospective Students

UW ECE is proud to be home to a group of incredible students, coming together every day to solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Our graduates have gone on to work in high tech, aerospace and biotech industries. In addition, many of our graduates have continued their education, pursuing their master’s and Ph.D. degrees.

Why UW ECE?

With over 50 faculty members, UW ECE delivers a wide breadth of research expertise and multi-disciplinary collaboration. Our faculty are some of the best minds in their fields, receiving numerous top awards including Department of Defense awards, NSF awards, Microsoft Research awards, NIH grants and Fulbright Scholarships.

We are housed at the number one most innovative public university in the world, and our research consistently exemplifies the University of Washington’s innovative spirit. Our work redefines what is possible and has been featured in numerous scientific and news publications, including Nature, Science, The New York Times, The Economist and Wired, among others.

We are proud to be the 16th best graduate school in the country and will continue to provide our students with the best education for whatever future profession they pursue.

Speak With An Adviser

Graduate Advising (MSEE and PhD) 

Undergraduate Advising

Professional Master’s Program Advising 

  • pmp@ece.uw.edu
  • Prospective PMP students can schedule an appointment with an adviser or find drop-in hours online.