At the forefront of discovery and innovation, the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering at Case Western Reserve University tackles some of today’s most complex technological challenges. From intelligent robotics to energy systems and neural interfaces, our research drives real-world impact across health care, infrastructure, and beyond.
Our areas of expertise include:
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Robotics
- Augmented/Virtual Reality and Human-Machine Interfaces
- Computer Architectures and Embedded Systems
- Electronics and Micro/Nano Systems
- Energy Systems and Grid Modernization
Latest Research News
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September 26, 2025Case Western Reserve University’s Emerging Computing Technologies (ECT) Lab has been named one of three winners of NASA’s Beyond the Algorithm: Novel Computing Architectures for Flood Analysis Challenge. Out of nine national finalists, the CWRU–University of Louisiana at Lafayette team—known as tML… -
January 31, 2025For Datta, engineering transformed his curiosity into innovation, showing him how designing solutions could actually change the world. His favorite part of being an engineer? The moment when a theoretical concept becomes a working prototype. That’s the moment that can make a real difference in… -
October 28, 2024Austin Wilson has always dreamed of becoming an astronaut, a goal inspired by Ohio's rich space history.
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