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Electrical and Computer Engineering

Welcome to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering!

At Oakland University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), we are dedicated to providing a transformative educational experience. Our faculty, who are teacher-scholars and experts in their fields, are actively engaged in cutting-edge research and committed to mentoring students in their academic and professional journeys.

We offer two ABET-accredited bachelor's degrees in Electrical Engineering and in Computer Engineering as well as bachelor's degrees in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering and in Engineering Physics.

Our undergraduate programs emphasize the importance of hands-on experience, ensuring that students engage in practical learning through laboratory sessions led by faculty and graduate students. We also provide year-round undergraduate research opportunities, allowing students to contribute to engineering advancements, present papers at conferences, and publish in academic journals.

For those looking to further their education, the ECE Department offers five advanced graduate degrees:

M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
M.S. in Embedded Systems
M.S. in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering
Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Ph.D. in Systems Engineering

Graduate students benefit from hands-on experience in laboratories developed in partnership with industry and government agencies. We also offer graduate teaching and research assistantships, providing valuable support and mentorship.

Our department is equipped with state-of-the-art teaching and research labs for coursework, thesis work, and corporate collaboration.

The OU Pledge is the university’s commitment to provide undergraduate students with the opportunity for meaningful, hands-on learning. Electrical and computer engineering students engage in experiential learning through their participation in programs, laboratories, research experiences as well as student and professional organizations, including:

Senior Design Projects Labs
Research Experience for Undergraduates (funded by NSF)
Smart Vehicle Club
Oakland Robotics Association
Electric Racing Association

Join us at the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and be part of a community that is shaping the future of technology and engineering!

ECE Directory ECE Research

ECE Department
Engineering Center, Room 446
(248) 370-2177
Fax: (248) 370-4633
[email protected]

Department Chair
Osamah Rawashdeh, Ph.D., Professor
(248) 370-2866
[email protected]

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor's Degrees:

*The B.S.E program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org

Concentrations:

Contact:
Brian K. Dean, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Academic Programs Coordinator
Office: (248) 370-2822
[email protected]

Graduate Programs

Master of Science Degrees:

Doctor of Philosophy Degrees

Graduate Stackable Certificates
Stackable certificates are designed to provide students with cutting-edge skills that are highly sought after in the job market. These certificates can be earned individually, offering students the flexibility to learn at their own pace. Alternatively, students can accumulate these certificates while concurrently working towards a master’s degree.

Contact:
Brian K. Dean, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Academic Programs Coordinator
Office: (248) 370-2822
[email protected]

Advisory Board

The Electrical and Computer Engineering External Advisory and Development Board assists the department in enhancing its educational and research programs and ensuring their relevance to current and emerging technological needs.

2024/25 ECE Industry Advisory Board

Mahmoud Al-Nsour, Ph.D.
Global Manager, Advanced E/E Architecture & Systems, Stellantis

Hossam Almasri
Technical Fellow - Principal System Safety Engineer,GM

Mark Brudnak
Senior Technical Expert, Immersive Simulation, GVSC

Atilla Bulmus
OEM Business Development Lead Principal Field Application Engineer, Infineon Technologies North America Corp.

Dona Burkard
Consultant, Former: Ford Motor Company- Research Manager, General Motors Company - Global Senior Manager, Burkard Industries - Vice President

Anthony D. Cooprider, Ph.D.
Henry Ford Technical Fellow, Electrical/Electronic System Integrity, Ford Motor Company

Hussein Dourra, Ph.D.
SAE Fellow, Senior Staff Powertrain Specialist, Corporate Engineering and R&D Magna International

Mike Hichme
Executive Director, User Experience, General Motors

Greg Hudas, Ph.D.
DoD Program Manager, Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM), U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center-Ground Vehicle Robotics

Nelli Mosavi-Hoyer, Program Manager – Principal Professional Staff, Space Exploration Sector, Civil Space, Applied Physics Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University

Maha Sabra, Ph.D.
Lead Technical Product Manager, Aptiv

Sean Simpson
Principal, Yamaha Motor Ventures

Sanjay Singh
Chief Executive Officer, New Eagle

Steve Polakowski
President, ESG Automotive Inc.

Chris Van Dan Elzen
Global Managing Director, the ADAS Collective, LLC

Paul VanOphem
President, CSM Products, Inc.