Faculty

Successful communication between devices comes down to efficient computing, particularly for autonomous systems. For a group of autonomous devices working together to make coordinated decisions, the need for fast and accurate transmissions is essential. Chinwendu Enyioha, an assistant professor in the UCF Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is working to develop efficient communication techniques…

You can find Issa Batarseh’s inventions almost anywhere — from parking lots at UCF to streets in the New York City Metro area. The Pegasus Professor of electrical and computer engineering contributed to 40 U.S. patents during his research career. He has a place in the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame, alongside Thomas Edison, has…

Founders’ Day is a celebration of the exceptional accomplishments of UCF’s faculty, staff and students. This year, nearly 50 members of the College of Engineering and Computer Science have been recognized for excellence in teaching, research, academics and service. Twelve of the honorees are from the UCF Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The university…

Big ideas don’t wait — and neither do the researchers behind them. The 2026 Reach for the Stars honorees — six UCF assistant professors — are already making a substantial impact on their respective fields through meaningful research and creative work that extends far beyond campus, with national and international influence. Across disciplines, their work and research…

Few researchers have recharged and revitalized the electric power industry as Pegasus Professor Zhihua Qu has. Through his efforts, the energy systems that power our everyday lives are smarter, cleaner and more resilient. In recognition of his influence, UCF will award Qu with the Medal of Societal Impact. This honor is bestowed upon faculty whose…

For Professor Wei Sun, teaching goes beyond textbooks and exams. It’s about watching students grow, helping them find their passions, and preparing them for their future career paths. That philosophy is what led to his selection for the 2026 Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award at the college level. “It is one of most rewarding things for…

Professor Reza Abdolvand has built a career defined by invention, impact and daring ideas. Among them is a system that converts radio waves into electricity, capable of powering small electronic devices or measuring signal strength. Breakthroughs like these have earned him 15 patents and, most recently, national recognition among the world’s leading innovators. Abdolvand has…

A UCF electrical engineering professor has been honored with a fellow designation by an international engineering society. Professor Xun Gong has been recognized for his impactful contributions to the electrical engineering field by being selected as a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The global institution boasts nearly a half million…

NASA’s senior technical executive for space electrical/power systems has come to UCF, bringing unparalleled expertise and a powerful vision for the engineers and researchers of SpaceU. The college’s first-ever professor of practice, three-time Knight Christopher Iannello ’94 ’99MS ’01PhD, has joined the UCF Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering with a bold mission: to advance…

As the technology industry grows each year, so does the need for experts who create innovations that fuel this sector and educate the workforce that powers it. With this demand in mind, UCF’s College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) has broken a hiring record with a total of 39 new faculty members joining the…