ECE News

July 6, 2026

MAT. & ECE Prof. Shuji Nakamura, the blue LED inventor, tells CNN his next endeavor is to create an "endless" supply of clean energy w/ nuclear fusion that will be even more transformative

June 25, 2026

ECE Prof. Jonathan Klamkin recognized by the Compound Semiconductor Week (CSW) Award Committee, earning international honors for contributions that continue to shape the future of advanced semiconductor technologies

June 20, 2026

Prof. Elaheh Ahmadi and PhD student Navid Kafi explore an emerging class of nitride materials with potential applications in future electronics and quantum technologies

June 10, 2026

EE undergraduate student Marcellino Pena among recipients of UCSB student awards for Class of 2026

June 8, 2026

Computer Engineering (CE) student Lilly Chen, who will serve as the college’s commencement student speaker, is recognized among the nation’s top engineering student

June 6, 2026

Ass't. Prof. Haewon Jeong and researchers partner with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to use machine learning to speed the modeling of fusion-relevant plasmas

 

June 5, 2026

ECE Prof. Galan Moody and four Co-PIs step into the era thanks to a $1.15 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to purchase cutting-edge 3D printing technology

June 1, 2026

Computer Engineering Senior Receives College Honor for Leadership and Service – Nikhil Kapasi earns the Hynes-Wood Award for his contributions to student support, mentorship, and campus culture

June 1, 2026

Mohamed Elfouly (senior), Maciek Pajak (TA), and Clint Schow (faculty) receive end-of-year program awards that celebrate academic excellence, teaching, and mentorship through annual honors selected by faculty and graduating seniors

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BBC's Witness History highlights Nakamura's 1993 invention of blue LED light, which led to the white LED
ECE Profs J. Bowers, S. DenBaars, S. Nakamura, M. Alizadeh, G. Moody & U. Mishra play a vital role in the creation and current activities in the IEE