Type Public Affiliations Purdue University Founded 1888 | Established 1888 Phone +1 765-494-3540 Affiliation Purdue University | |
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Head Professor Ragu Balakrishnan Address Purdue University, Electrical Engineering Building, 465 Northwestern Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA Undergraduate tuition and fees Local tuition: 11,450 USD (2012) Similar Purdue University, Indiana University – Purdue, Purdue University Northwest, National Technical University, Georgia Institute of Technology Profiles | ||
The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Purdue University offers both undergraduate B.S. degree as well as M.S. and Ph.D. graduate degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. The school of ECE enrolls approximately one thousand undergraduates (sophomores through seniors) and five hundred graduate students as full-time students. U.S. News & World Report ranks Purdue's Electrical/Electronic Engineering and Computer Engineering 9th and 11th respectively at the Undergraduate level [America's Best Colleges 2011]. The Graduate programs in both Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering are ranked 10th in the nation [America's Best Graduate Schools 2009]
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History
The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) has a history of research and education that dates back to 1888. Many landmark innovations in radiotelephony, television, and electric power were developed by Purdue faculty
Mission statement
"The Purdue School of Electrical and Computer Engineering enriches society and advances engineering in three crucial ways: by educating electrical and computer engineering students from Indiana, the country, and the world so that they have the knowledge, ability, and skills to innovate, excel and lead in their professions; by contributing to the benefit of humanity through the discovery of fundamental knowledge, the solution of current technological problems, and the development of new applications; and finally, by sharing knowledge and expertise through meaningful engagement within and outside the Purdue community."
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Areas of interest
The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering currently offers electives in the following areas of interest:
Birck Nanotechnology Center (BNC)
The Birck Nanotechnology Center has its birthplace in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. It is dedicated to nanoscale science and engineering, particularly nanotechnologies addressing societal challenges and opportunities in computing, communications, the environment, security, energy independence, and health.
The BNC opened in July 2005. This $58 million facility comprises 187,000 square feet (17,400 m2), providing office space for 45 faculty, 21 clerical and technical staff, and up to 180 graduate students. The heart of the building is a 25,000 sq ft (2,300 m2). Class 1-10-100 (ISO class 3-4-5) nanofabrication cleanroom, part of which is configured as a biomolecular cleanroom with separate entry and gowning areas and isolated air flow. The building also includes over 22,000 sq ft (2,000 m2). of laboratory space external to the cleanroom, including special low vibration rooms for nanostructures research, with temperature control to less than 0.1 °C. Other laboratories are specialized for nanophotonics, crystal growth, bio-nanotechnology, molecular electronics, MEMS and NEMS, surface analysis, SEM/TEM, electrical characterization, RF systems, instruction and training, and precision micro-machining. In addition, a nanotechnology incubator facility is provided for interaction with industry.
Labs and facilities
Complete list of Research Groups, Laboratories and Centers.