{"id":28636,"date":"2026-03-23T14:39:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T19:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/?post_type=department&#038;p=28636"},"modified":"2026-03-24T10:04:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:04:15","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"department","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/electrical-engineering\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-u-py-80\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t<header class=\"page-header\">\n\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n\t\t\tResearch\t\t<\/h1>\n\t<\/header>\n\t\n\t\n\n<p class=\"default\">At the University of Wisconsin\u2013Milwaukee, electrical engineering research is driven by a commitment to powering the future\u2014through sustainable energy, advanced hardware, and intelligent, connected systems. Our work spans three core areas of strength:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-power-amp-energy-systems-our-core-strength\">Power &amp; Energy Systems &#8211; <br><strong>Our Core Strength<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UWM is a leader in next-generation energy systems, anchored by the Center for Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems (SEES), the GRid-Connected Power Electronic Systems (GRAPES) center, and the Energy Storage Laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty and students are advancing technologies in microgrids, renewable energy integration, and electrification\u2014helping build a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-power-electronics-amp-hardware-systems\">Power Electronics &amp; Hardware Systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From converter design to high-voltage systems and electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing, UWM researchers are developing the critical hardware that powers modern electrical systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This work enables more efficient energy conversion, improved grid performance, and the reliable operation of emerging technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-smart-amp-connected-systems\">Smart &amp; Connected Systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Through initiatives like the Connected Systems Institute (CSI) and AI\/data-focused labs, UWM is at the forefront of digital transformation in electrical engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research in this area focuses on smart grids, IoT, and data-driven systems\u2014creating intelligent networks that enhance performance, reliability, and real-time decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Electrical Engineering Research Areas<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-28647\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-power-energy-amp-electrification-systems\"><strong>Power, Energy &amp; Electrification Systems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Sustainable energy, smart grids, power electronics, and electrified transportation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faculty:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Robert Cuzner<\/strong> \u2013 DC and hybrid AC\/DC systems, microgrids, power electronics, wide bandgap converters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feng Guo<\/strong> \u2013 Power converters, motor drives, transportation electrification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lingfeng Wang<\/strong> \u2013 Smart grids, energy systems, microgrids, power system reliability, grid resilience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tom Shi<\/strong> \u2013 Electric and connected vehicle systems, V2X, automated mobility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Themes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Renewable energy integration &amp; smart grids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microgrid design, protection, and control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrification of transportation systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power electronics for energy efficiency and grid compatibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-electronics-microelectronics-amp-semiconductor-technologies\"><strong>Electronics, Microelectronics &amp; Semiconductor Technologies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Advanced devices, circuits, and next-generation electronics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faculty:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Weizhong Wang<\/strong> \u2013 Semiconductor devices, micro\/nanoelectronics, spintronics, radiation-hardened ICs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feng Guo<\/strong> \u2013 Wide-bandgap power devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alex Yi<\/strong> \u2013 Intelligent chips, sensors, solid-state lighting, LiDAR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Themes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Semiconductor processing and device innovation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrated circuit design (including secure and resilient systems)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nanoelectronics and emerging materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sensing technologies for autonomous systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-intelligent-systems-ai-amp-embedded-systems\"><strong>Intelligent Systems, AI &amp; Embedded Systems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Focus:<\/strong> AI-driven systems, IoT, automation, and edge computing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faculty:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shuquai (Roger) Shen<\/strong> \u2013 AI-enabled IoT, embedded systems, edge learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jun Zhang<\/strong> \u2013 Computer vision, signal processing, communications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tom Shi<\/strong> \u2013 Automated and connected vehicle intelligence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Themes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI-powered embedded and cyber-physical systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edge computing and distributed intelligence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer vision and signal processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart, connected, and autonomous technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-communications-signal-processing-amp-networking\"><strong>Communications, Signal Processing &amp; Networking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Data transmission, wireless systems, and digital signal technologies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faculty:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jun Zhang<\/strong> \u2013 Digital communications, signal processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chiu Law<\/strong> \u2013 Optical communication, wave propagation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alex Yi<\/strong> \u2013 Telecommunications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Themes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wireless and optical communication systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signal processing for imaging and data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-speed and energy-efficient communication networks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-photonics-sensors-amp-advanced-materials\"><strong>Photonics, Sensors &amp; Advanced Materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Optical technologies, sensing systems, and smart materials<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faculty:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chiu Law<\/strong> \u2013 Optical sensors, nonlinear optics, magnetostrictive materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alex Yi<\/strong> \u2013 Smart sensors, LiDAR, photonics applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Themes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optical sensing and imaging systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced materials for sensing and actuation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photonics for communications and autonomous systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-biomedical-amp-human-centered-engineering\"><strong>Biomedical &amp; Human-Centered Engineering<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Healthcare technologies, assistive devices, and clinical applications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faculty:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Yi Hu<\/strong> \u2013 Cochlear implants, hearing aids, clinical mobile applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Themes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biomedical signal processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistive hearing technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital health and mobile health applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-connected-amp-autonomous-systems\"><strong>Connected &amp; Autonomous Systems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Smart mobility, automation, and intelligent transportation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faculty:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tom Shi<\/strong> \u2013 Connected and automated vehicles (CAVs), V2X, testing systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lingfeng Wang<\/strong> \u2013 Intelligent transportation systems, EV integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alex Yi<\/strong> \u2013 LiDAR and sensing for autonomous systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Themes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vehicle automation and cooperative driving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardware-in-the-loop testing and validation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart and sustainable transportation systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cross-cutting-strengths\"><strong>Cross-Cutting Strengths<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Across all research areas, UWM emphasizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interdisciplinary collaboration (energy + AI + transportation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industry-connected research (real-world applications)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainability and resilience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emerging technologies shaping the future<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Electrical Engineering Research Centers &amp; Labs<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-28631\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.uwm.edu\/sees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center for Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems (SEES)<\/a> serves as the hub of UWM\u2019s electrical engineering research. Focused on the transformation of the electric grid, SEES advances technologies in power electronics, microgrids, energy storage and high-voltage systems. With multi-megawatt laboratory capabilities and industry-supported testing environments, researchers can design, prototype and validate solutions that improve grid reliability, efficiency and resilience. SEES plays a critical role in preparing the next generation of engineers to lead the transition to sustainable energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.uwm.edu\/grapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GRid-connected Advanced Power Electronic Systems (GRAPES)<\/a> is a National Science Foundation\u2013supported collaborative research initiative focused on advanced power electronics for grid-connected systems. GRAPES brings together academic researchers and industry partners to address real-world challenges in renewable energy integration, electric transportation and grid modernization. Research emphasizes high-efficiency converters, wide bandgap semiconductor technologies and secure, reliable energy systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.uwm.edu\/jciqu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Energy Storage Research Laboratory<\/a> focuses on fundamental electrochemical research, seeking new materials and understanding reaction mechanisms in the areas of renewable energy, sensor and water treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/csi\/\">Connected Systems Institute<\/a> (CSI) accelerates innovation by bringing together industry and academic researcher to facilitate digital transformation for small and medium-sized manufacturers, ultimately developing an educational curriculum to better prepare the workforce of the future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.uwm.edu\/ceas-iac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC)<\/a> is a Department of Energy program dedicated to helping small and medium-sized manufacturers and wastewater treatment plants minimize their energy costs through efficient use of resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As an R1 research institution, research is integral to our work and to the experience of students pursuing graduate degrees. Our college has a wide range of faculty-led labs that perform cutting-edge research.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/research\/research-labs-centers-institutes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View a list of all of our college\u2019s research labs, centers, and institutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Funding Partners<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>UWM is one of only two R1 research universities in Wisconsin, and the only one in Southeast Wisconsin. We\u2019re also a top externally funded institution with robust opportunities for teaching and research assistantships. Partners that support our research include:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National Institute for Health (NIH)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Science Foundation (NSF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regional and national businesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>United States Air Force<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Undergraduate Research<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>As an R1 university, research is a significant focus of what we do. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to get involved in research. Undergraduate students can reach out to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/our\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UWM Office of Undergraduate Research<\/a>&nbsp;regarding research opportunities, or contact individual faculty directly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Poster Competition &amp; Three Minute Thesis<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Graduate and undergraduate students have the opportunity to participate in the annual&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/research\/student-research-poster-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Poster Competition &amp; Three Minute Thesis<\/a>, a signature event for our college. Students gain valuable experience working with faculty researchers and are invited to share their work with judges from industry, who provide feedback.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n            <nav aria-label=\"Section\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border uwm-u-mb-40\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/electrical-engineering\/\">Electrical Engineering<\/a>                <\/div>\n                <ul>\n                                            \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/electrical-engineering\/undergraduate-programs\/\" >Undergraduate Programs<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/electrical-engineering\/masters-programs\/\" >Master&#039;s Programs<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/electrical-engineering\/phd-programs\/\" >PhD Programs<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/electrical-engineering\/people\/\" >People<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/electrical-engineering\/research\/\" >Research<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/current\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resources for Current Students<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scholarships<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                        <\/ul>\n            <\/nav>\n        \n\n    <div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-u-my-40\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Contact<\/div>\n        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                <strong>Contact Info:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:ceas-ee@uwm.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ceas-ee@uwm.edu<\/a><br \/><br \/><strong>Street Address<\/strong><br>College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science<br>3200 North Cramer Street<br>Milwaukee, WI 53211<br \/><br \/><strong>Mailing Address<\/strong><br>College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science<br>P.O. 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