Category: ECE
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Pioneers in pain relief: UF-led research team tests injectable, battery-free neural implants
September 4, 2026A team led by University of Florida researchers is developing an injectable implant to stimulate nerves without batteries or wires. The research stands to improve treatment for chronic pain and neurological disorders.
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UF researchers join new NSF-funded AI institute to transform rehabilitation and health care
July 30, 2026University of Florida researchers are part of a new $21.5 million National Science Foundation AI institute focused on improving rehabilitation and health care through advanced technology.
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ECE Chair Mark Tehranipoor selected as College of Engineering dean
July 15, 2026The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering has a new dean, and he is a familiar face on the University of Florida campus.
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UF Positions Itself at the Forefront of Quantum Research
June 11, 2026There has been significant buzz about quantum technology and international demand for skilled engineers in recent years, and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is positioning itself as a leader in the field.
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Sensing the Future
June 11, 2026UF Innovations Transform Health, Safety and AI Across the globe, smart sensors are driving a new era of health care, transportation, safety and intelligent automation. From autonomous vehicles navigating through smoke and darkness to wearable devices that monitor human movement and brain activity, sensors are rapidly transforming the way people interact with technology and the […]
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Breaking barriers, building careers: UF is training autistic adults for semiconductor careers
June 8, 2026In a collaboration linking academia, tech firms, autism advocates and a significantly underemployed population, the University of Florida is establishing a new pipeline of semiconductor workers perfect for the job.
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A new frontier for marine robot communication: UF scientists develop BlueME
May 29, 2026UF scientists createdBlueME, a magnetoelectric antenna that lets underwater robots communicate over 700 meters.
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As AI energy demand soars, UF scientist seeks solutions in space
May 13, 2026UF engineers are sending photonic semiconductor chips to the International Space Station to test performance in harsh space conditions.
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UF Solar Gators unveil sleeker sun racer to go the distance
April 27, 2026Flare, a student-built solar-powered race car, will compete in a multi-day endurance race where teams aim to complete the most laps powered entirely by the sun.
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From the Swamp to Capitol Hill, UF student talks engineering with lawmakers
April 20, 2026As part of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), UF freshman Jayden Nargen traveled to Washington, D.C., for IEEE-USA’s Congressional Visit Day, joining engineers from across the country to meet with lawmakers and advocate for policies impacting research funding and STEM workforce development.
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