Electrical and Computer Engineering at Clemson

Michael Pursley honored as ScholarGPS Highly Ranked Scholar

We are pleased to announce that Emeritus Professor Michael Pursley has been recognized as an inaugural Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS. This prestigious accolade celebrates scholars for their exceptional performance across various fields, disciplines, and specialties. Dr. Pursley’s prolific publication record, the high impact of his work, and the outstanding quality of his scholarly contributions […]

From South Carolina to South Africa, Fulbright Scholar Kumar Venayagamoorthy comes full circle

Paul Alongi – ClemsonNews  Kumar Venayagamoorthy of Clemson University will bring his career full circle this summer when his participation in the U.S. Fulbright Program takes him to South Africa, the same nation where he received his master’s and Ph.D. degrees. Venayagamoorthy will soon head to South Africa’s University of Pretoria to conduct research and teach. […]

Team urges new protections after discovering computer-hack vulnerability

Paul Alongi – ClemsonNews  A team led by Clemson University has discovered a new way of stealing information from multiple computers at the same time, underscoring the need for industry to devise safeguards, researchers said. Researchers have long known it is possible for hackers to intercept memory electromagnetic radiation emitted by computers and then decode […]

Clemson University engineers’ breakthrough could lead to faster, smarter tech

Paul Alongi – ClemsonNews  Clemson University engineers have unlocked a new way to improve the performance of smart systems and artificial intelligence by enhancing distributed optimization, a crucial aspect of many advanced technologies such as smart grids and self-driving cars. Yongqiang Wang, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Ph.D. student Yanan Bo […]

Renowned researcher, National Academy of Engineering member Kevin Tomsovic named executive director of CURI

Kimberly Banks – ClemsonNews  Clemson University’s Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Robert H. Jones has named Kevin Tomsovic executive director of Clemson University Restoration Institute (CURI), Duke Energy Endowed Chair in Smart Grid Technology and professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The appointment was approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees on […]

New leadership roles help position Johan Enslin among nation’s top electrical engineers

From ClemsonNews Two new leadership roles for Johan Enslin are positioning him as one of the nation’s key experts in energy and power-electronics, while helping raise the profile of Clemson University’s innovation campus in the Lowcountry. Enslin, who is the Duke Energy Endowed Chair in Smart Grid Technology at Clemson, began a term in January […]

Clemson University professor leads global effort to transform power grids

Paul Alongi – ClemsonNews Rajendra Singh of Clemson University is on a mission to revolutionize how electricity is generated and delivered — a transformation that he said is imperative if humanity is to wean itself off fossil fuels and stave off the worst effects of climate change. Singh, the D. Houser Banks Professor of Electrical […]

ECE’s Lin Zhu among faculty members honored for excellence in teaching, research and service

Seven faculty members received awards from the College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences in an Oct. 11 celebration at the Owen Pavilion on the shores of Lake Hartwell. Honorees were: Thomas Sharkey, Emily Tucker, Divya Srinivasan, Guo Freeman, Lin Zhu, Kasra Sardashti, and Brian Powell. Their family, friends, and colleagues came together to help […]

Harmonizing with nature: Clemson University and partners share up to $13.6 million to solve maritime challenge

From ClemsonNews Clemson University is leading an international team that is trying an innovative tack to solve an age-old maritime challenge, and researchers said the solution involves working with nature instead of fighting it. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is providing up to $13.6 million over four years for the project. Partnering institutions […]