Smart and Connected World

As the world is becoming more interconnected, and embedded computing devices, e.g. as in the Internet of Things, an intelligent computing and communication network is emerging. To run this new connected electronic world, ECE members are developing smart algorithms for the next generation infrastructure.


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                Sergey Makarov

                Professor

Center for Bioelectromagentic Modeling & Design

Our research (jointly with Mass General Hospital, A. A. Martinos Ctr. for Biomed. Imaging) is in bioelectromagnetics of the brain in application to neurostimulation and neurophysiological recordings. It includes both computational modeling at mesoscale and multiscale, and experiment.

Research Areas:

  • Boundary element fast multipole method (BEM-FMM)
  • Modeling transcranial magnetic and electrical stimulation, experiment
  • Modeling EEG &MEG. Experiment
  • Modeling microwave imaging, experiment


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                Alexander Wyglinski

                Associate Dean of Graduate                 ​​​​​​​              ​​​​​​​Studies

                ​​​​​​​Professor

Wireless Innovation Lab

The Wireless Innovation Laboratory (WILab) conducts fundamental and applied research in wireless communication systems engineering and vehicular technology. Consisting of over 1500 sq ft of prime research space as well as state-of-the-art software tool and experimentation equipment, this facility focuses on devising new solutions and new knowledge in the areas of cognitive radio, 5G/6G, connected vehicles, software-defined radio, autonomous vehicles, spectrum coexistence, vehicular security, prototype wireless systems, satellite communications, millimeter wave communications, and GPS/GNSS. WILab has been extensively funded via numerous sponsors from both government and industry, including the National Science Foundation, MathWorks, Office of Naval Research, Toyota InfoTechnology Center USA, and the MITRE Corporation.

Research Areas:

  • Cognitive Radio
  • 5G/6G
  • Connected Vehicles
  • Software-defined Radio
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • GPS/GNSS
  • Spectrum Coexistence
  • Vehicular Security
  • Prototype Wireless Systems
  • Satellite Communications
  • Millimeter Wave Communications