Hello and welcome to the ECE Departments PhD Open House. Please watch each of the videos below. If you have any further questions regarding any information, please contact Dr. Mingjie Lin at mingjie.lin@ucf.edu. After you view the videos, please fill out the following survey. Thank you.
2023 UCF Year in Review
This year we not only celebrated our 60th anniversary but also the accomplishments and contributions of Knights to Central Florida and beyond — including more than 18,000 students who earned their degrees and are positively impacting the world
Welcome – Dr. Ali Gordon
Dr. Gordon welcomes you to the College of Engineering and Computer Science
CECS: It’s Big
Showcasing the student experience at the College of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Central Florida, Orlando
About CECS – Dr. Ali Gordon
Dr. Gordon introduces you to the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Graduate Admissions – Start Your Journey
Join us for a virtual tour of UCF’s main campus and learn about all the College of Graduate Studies has to offer.
ECE PhD Programs – Dr. Mingjie Lin
Dr. Lin, ECE Graduate Program Director, explains what you need to know about applying to and requirements for the ECE program
Application Process – Mr. Leben Goldman
Mr. Goldman will explain the application process
Faculty Talk 1 – Dr. Rickard Ewetz
Rickard Ewetz, Ph.D., presents “Towards Efficient, Robust and Explainable Artificial Intelligence,” and provides an overview of his recent research to improve the explainability and robustness of AI systems. He also discusses his work to efficiently accelerate AI and big data applications using in-memory computing and non-volatile memory
Faculty Talk 2 – Dr. Qifeng Li
Qifeng Li, Ph.D, presents “Towards Zero-Carbon Electric Energy,” and introduces his research team’s efforts to help society achieve an energy future with zero-carbon emission. He has developed advanced computational tools, such as convex and data-driven optimization; and he has designed new engineered solutions including controlling electric-driven water facilities to improve hosting capacity of intermittent renewable energy
Funding – Mr. Leben Goldman
Mr. Goldman explains all the possible funding available to you
UCF Global – College of Engineering and Computer Science
A brief overview of the University of Central Florida’s College of Engineering and Computer Science in Orlando, and the opportunities available for graduate students
Applying for a Visa – UCF Global
UCF Global shows you how to apply for and obtain your Visa
For more information on applying for your F-1 visa, please visit: the UCF Global Website
Closing – Dr. Ali Gordon
Dr. Gordon provides his closing remarks and thanks for watching