On April 17, 2025, a crowd of several hundred students, staff, faculty, university leaders, alumni and dignitaries kicked off construction of the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering’s new building at a ceremonial groundbreaking event.
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Devesh Ranjan named dean of UW College of Engineering
Devesh Ranjan, a mechanical engineer and a leader at one of the country’s largest and highest-ranked engineering programs, will be the tenth dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
2024-25 Three Minute Thesis winners announced
Eight students competed in UW–Madison’s 2024-25 Three Minute Thesis final competition on February 14. The judges selected three winners based on the content, comprehension, and audience engagement they demonstrated through their research talks. Audience members …
New mechatronics course prepares students for high-demand engineering jobs
Mechatronics—integrating mechanical systems with electronics and software—is essential to a growing number of products and systems, including cellphones, vehicles and robots. “There is a significant demand for engineers with mechatronics training and experience in embedded …
2024 WARF Innovation Award Nominee: Converter Improves Performance, Stability of Renewables
Electrical & computer engineers developed converters that improve the performance & stability of renewables. A finalist for WARF’s top disclosure.
An ocean of possibilities: Electrostatic machines could make wave energy a reality
Wind, solar and hydropower are a good start when it comes to renewable energy, but the real prize is lurking just off the coast: There’s enough energy produced by ocean waves and tides around the world to exceed all human energy needs—if we can unlock it.
A unique type of electric machine might hold the key.
Sustainability scholars program is a win-win for graduate and undergraduate engineers
Professor Emeritus Fernando Alvarado spent 30 years in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, studying renewable energy, power systems pricing and computer applications in power systems. In retirement, he wanted to give back to the department—not just financially, but through a program that would directly serve students and the power engineering industry, while also advancing sustainability in the energy industry.
With up to $50 million, team will improve energy access for rural Wisconsin residents
The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering is partnering on a grant of up to $50 million to bring smart grid technology to rural and underserved communities throughout Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Energy Institute: Energy rationing: How a ‘greedy’ model could help prepaid utility customers make smarter choices
A University of Wisconsin–Madison researcher has developed a tool that could help people who struggle to afford electricity make better choices about how to ration their energy use.
Millions of people around the globe rely on prepaid utility plans that work much like prepaid phone service. Rather than getting a bill at the end of the month, these customers pay for their kilowatt hours up front by putting money in their accounts.
Job Posting – Asst/Assoc/Full Professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering – Clean Energy
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering seeks to hire two faculty members with expertise in any of the following clean energy technology areas: 1) electric drive systems for renewable energy; 2) energy-efficient electronics and/or computing systems for sustainable AI; and 3) modeling and integrated design of grid-scale energy storage devices and systems. Outstanding candidates at all levels (Assistant, Associate, Full Professor rank) will be considered.