People

Faculty who invest in your success

Faculty and staff in the UWM College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS) play a central role in student success—not just as instructors, but as mentors, collaborators, and career connectors. Their impact extends far beyond the classroom, shaping how students learn, grow, and launch their careers.

Our electrical engineering faculty are deeply invested in student development. With accessible class sizes and a collaborative culture, students receive:

  • One-on-one guidance from professors
  • Academic and career advising tailored to their goals
  • Mentorship on research, internships, and graduate pathways

This personalized support helps students build confidence, stay on track, and reach their full potential.

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Rob Cuzner, professor of electrical engineering, has pioneered the nanogrid concept and is funded with multiple federal grants to bring this idea to fruition. Nanogrids, smaller units of larger microgrids, produce power to a specific location within the larger microgrid service area. This breaks down the complexity of microgrids so that they can be built cost-effectively.
Key College Contacts
Electrical Engineering Industry Advisory Committee
  • Anthony Davis, Chief Engineer, ONE-Key Electronics, Milwaukee Tool
  • William Dussault, Teaching Faculty, UWM College of Engineering & Applied Science
  • Scott Feldmann, Senior Manager, Amazon
  • Yi Hu, Department Chair, Electrical Engineering, UWM College of Engineering & Applied Science
  • Jeffrey Kautzer, Chief Electrical Engineer, GM Hardware Excellence Platforms, GE HealthCare
  • John Olson, Principal Managing Editor, Badger Meter
  • Richard Schmerda, Power Engineering Consultant, RS Engineering
  • Daniel Schofield, Manager, Global Certification Labs, GE Healthcare
  • Robert Turney, Engineering Fellow, Johnson Controls
  • Weizhong Wang, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering, UWM College of Engineering & Applied Science
  • Dennis Wiebe, Jr, Senior Engineering Manager, Power Control & Input Devices, Eaton
Electrical Engineering Research Areas

Power, Energy & Electrification Systems

Focus: Sustainable energy, smart grids, power electronics, and electrified transportation

Faculty:

  • Robert Cuzner – DC and hybrid AC/DC systems, microgrids, power electronics, wide bandgap converters
  • Feng Guo – Power converters, motor drives, transportation electrification
  • Lingfeng Wang – Smart grids, energy systems, microgrids, power system reliability, grid resilience
  • Tom Shi – Electric and connected vehicle systems, V2X, automated mobility

Key Themes:

  • Renewable energy integration & smart grids
  • Microgrid design, protection, and control
  • Electrification of transportation systems
  • Power electronics for energy efficiency and grid compatibility

Electronics, Microelectronics & Semiconductor Technologies

Focus: Advanced devices, circuits, and next-generation electronics

Faculty:

  • Weizhong Wang – Semiconductor devices, micro/nanoelectronics, spintronics, radiation-hardened ICs
  • Feng Guo – Wide-bandgap power devices
  • Alex Yi – Intelligent chips, sensors, solid-state lighting, LiDAR

Key Themes:

  • Semiconductor processing and device innovation
  • Integrated circuit design (including secure and resilient systems)
  • Nanoelectronics and emerging materials
  • Sensing technologies for autonomous systems

Intelligent Systems, AI & Embedded Systems

Focus: AI-driven systems, IoT, automation, and edge computing

Faculty:

  • Shuquai (Roger) Shen – AI-enabled IoT, embedded systems, edge learning
  • Jun Zhang – Computer vision, signal processing, communications
  • Tom Shi – Automated and connected vehicle intelligence

Key Themes:

  • AI-powered embedded and cyber-physical systems
  • Edge computing and distributed intelligence
  • Computer vision and signal processing
  • Smart, connected, and autonomous technologies

Communications, Signal Processing & Networking

Focus: Data transmission, wireless systems, and digital signal technologies

Faculty:

  • Jun Zhang – Digital communications, signal processing
  • Chiu Law – Optical communication, wave propagation
  • Alex Yi – Telecommunications

Key Themes:

  • Wireless and optical communication systems
  • Signal processing for imaging and data
  • High-speed and energy-efficient communication networks

Photonics, Sensors & Advanced Materials

Focus: Optical technologies, sensing systems, and smart materials

Faculty:

  • Chiu Law – Optical sensors, nonlinear optics, magnetostrictive materials
  • Alex Yi – Smart sensors, LiDAR, photonics applications

Key Themes:

  • Optical sensing and imaging systems
  • Advanced materials for sensing and actuation
  • Photonics for communications and autonomous systems

Biomedical & Human-Centered Engineering

Focus: Healthcare technologies, assistive devices, and clinical applications

Faculty:

  • Yi Hu – Cochlear implants, hearing aids, clinical mobile applications

Key Themes:

  • Biomedical signal processing
  • Assistive hearing technologies
  • Digital health and mobile health applications

Connected & Autonomous Systems

Focus: Smart mobility, automation, and intelligent transportation

Faculty:

  • Tom Shi – Connected and automated vehicles (CAVs), V2X, testing systems
  • Lingfeng Wang – Intelligent transportation systems, EV integration
  • Alex Yi – LiDAR and sensing for autonomous systems

Key Themes:

  • Vehicle automation and cooperative driving
  • Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication
  • Hardware-in-the-loop testing and validation
  • Smart and sustainable transportation systems

Cross-Cutting Strengths

Across all research areas, UWM emphasizes:

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration (energy + AI + transportation)
  • Industry-connected research (real-world applications)
  • Sustainability and resilience
  • Emerging technologies shaping the future

Electrical Engineering Faculty

Abedi, Ali
  • Vice Chancellor for Research, UWM
  • Professor, Electrical Engineering
Cuzner, Robert
  • Richard and Joanne Grigg Professorship
  • Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • Director, Center for Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems (SEES)
  • Site Director, Center for GRid-Connected Power Electronic Systems (GRAPES)
Dussault, William
  • Teaching Faculty 2, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Farrah, Mustafa
  • Teaching Faculty 3, Electrical Engineering
Guo, Feng
  • Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering
Hu, Yi
  • Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Department Chair, Electrical Engineering
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science
Kautzer, Jeffrey
  • Adjunct Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • General Manager, Hardware Excellence & Chief Electrical Engineer, GE Healthcare
Law, Chiu
  • Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science
Raicu, Valerica
  • Professor, Physics and Astronomy
  • Professor, Electrical Engineering
Shen, Shuaiqi (Roger)
  • Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering
Shi, Xiaowei (Tom)
  • Assistant Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering
  • Affiliate Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Founder and Director, Automated, Connected & Electric Mobility Systems Lab
Wang, Lingfeng
  • Richard and Joanne Grigg Faculty Fellowship
  • Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Professor, Computer Science
Wang, Weizhong
  • Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science
Yi, Alex Yasha
  • Director of Research, Connected Systems Institute
  • Professor, Electrical Engineering
Zhang, Jun
  • Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Professor, Computer Science
Contact
Contact Info: ceas-ee@uwm.edu

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Milwaukee, WI 53211

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P.O. Box 784
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0784