Computer Engineering

ShapIng the future from code to creation

Preparing students to design, build, and program cutting-edge computer-based systems. By focusing on digital hardware design and software integration, graduates are equipped to drive innovation in rapidly evolving fields like robotics, AI, and IoT.

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Program Offerings
Program Objectives
Student Outcomes
DEPartment Information

Program Offerings

Undergraduate Level:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Biomedical Engineering
Graduate Level:
Accelerated 4+1 Biomedical Masters of Science
Masters of Science in Biomedical Engineering
PhD in Biomedical Engineering

Program Objectives

The University of Maine’s Biomedical Engineering Program prepares students to thrive in the dynamic and impactful field of biomedical engineering. This discipline focuses on the intersection of biology, medicine, and engineering, equipping students with the skills to create innovative solutions that benefit society. Biomedical engineers are at the forefront of designing artificial organs, developing advanced cancer detection methods, creating sensors for biological agents, and engineering materials for drug delivery.

UMaine’s program emphasizes rigorous undergraduate engineering instruction in areas like biological systems analysis, instrumentation, and the manipulation of biological processes. The curriculum combines core training in engineering, mathematics, and science with elective courses in humanities, social sciences, and specialized biomedical topics. Students gain hands-on experience through opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research, addressing challenges like cancer detection, tissue-implant compatibility, bio-inspired materials, and computational diagnostics.

Graduates of UMaine’s Biomedical Engineering Program are equipped for employment in clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic industries or for pursuing advanced degrees. Additional pathways, including minors in Pre-Medical Studies or Engineering Leadership and Management, and a five-year BS-MBA option, provide flexible opportunities tailored to student interests. With biomedical engineering’s rapid growth, UMaine graduates are well-positioned to make meaningful contributions to healthcare innovation and society.

Student Outcomes

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Department Information

Department Chair: Yifeng Zhu
Department Administrator: Heather Pierce

Electrical & Computer Engineering
5708 Barrows Hall, Room 101
Orono, Maine 04469
Tel: 207.581.2224
Fax: 207.581.4531

Electrical & COMPUTER Engineering

Graduate Programs

Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate programs offer advanced degrees in engineering and technology fields, including options for accelerated pathways, master’s, and doctoral studies.

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Leading the way

The ECE Department provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students for research in a wide variety of areas. Explore eaCH AREA and associated faculty members.

Supercomputing

Research Areas: High-performance computing, supercomputing

Faculty: Prof. Zhu, Prof. Weaver

Laboratories: Computer Architecture and Systems Lab (Archsys) – Faculty: Prof. Zhu

Microelectronics

Research Areas: Propagation and device applications in piezoelectric materials, sensor technology (gas, fluid, biological), bulk & surface acoustic wave design

Faculty: Prof. Smith, Prof. Hummels, Prof. Pereira da Cunha, Prof. Emanetoglu, Prof. Ghomian

Microwave Acoustics

Cybersecurity

Research Areas: Embedded security, joint hardware-software security, AI security

Special Project: SPICE Scalable and Portable Infrastructure for Cybersecurity Education

Faculty: Prof. Chakraborty

Data Science & Engineering

Laboratories

Computational and Mathematical Modeling Lab – Focus on medicine, engineering, and technology applications (Faculty: Prof. Guidoboni)

Data Engineering and AI Lab (DEAL) – Data engineering and artificial intelligence (Faculty: Prof. Zhu)

Microfabricated Sensors

Research Areas: Chemical sensors, physical sensors, biosensors, microfluidics, microphotonics, MEMS

Faculty: Prof. Smith, Prof. Collins, Prof. Pereira da Cunha, Prof. Emanetoglu

Energy & Sensing Nanosystems

Research Areas: Nanosystem energy harvesting and sensing

Faculty: Prof. Ghomian

Artificial Intelligence

Research Areas: Neural networks, computer vision, deep learning, edge intelligence, robotics

Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Deep Learning: Prof. Dhiman, Prof. Zhu, Prof. Musavi
Edge Intelligence: Prof. Chakraborty
Robotics: Prof. Dhiman

Communications

Research Areas: Coding & information theory, wireless communications, high-speed signal processing, wireless sensor networks

Faculty:

Coding, Wireless & Signal Processing: Prof. Abedi, Prof. Hummels

WiSe-Net Lab: Focus on wireless sensor networks (Faculty: Prof. Abedi)

Smart Grid, Power Electronics

Research Areas: Smart grid, power electronics, electric drive

Faculty:

Smart Grid: Prof. Hummels, Prof. Tonkoski, Prof. Musavi
Power Electronics & Electric Drives: Prof. Hummels

Our Faculty and Staff

At MCEC, our faculty is the heartbeat of our academic community. Dedicated, inspiring, and deeply knowledgeable, our professors go beyond the traditional classroom experience to foster real-world skills and a passion for learning. Whether mentoring, leading innovative research, or providing personalized support, our faculty members are committed to empowering students to achieve their highest potential