About the department

Our department dates back to 1906, when the field of electrical engineering was just beginning. From telegraphs over 100 years ago to smart grid and biosensor research today, we 're on the cutting-edge of new technologies in engineering.

Mission and vision

Our mission is to provide our students with an education in electrical and biomedical engineering that includes the program objectives of depth, breadth and professionalism.

We aspire to instill in them the attitudes, values and vision that will prepare them for lifetimes of continued learning and leadership in their chosen careers.

Through research, scholarship and outreach, the EBME department strives to generate new knowledge and technology for the benefit of the state of Nevada, the nation and beyond.

Electrical & biomedical engineering news

Sesh Commuri standing in front of RTDensity booth at trade show.

Rubber hits the road for RTDensity

Electrical Engineering Professor Sesh Commuri’s road construction tool goes to market

Head shot of keynote speaker Derek Beenfeldt

Interested in a bioengineering career?

Learn about the bioengineering field at March 30 event

Four men standing on an outdoor stairwell in front of the Pennington Engineering Building.

Power on

New testing instrument, only one of its kind in Nevada, allows College of Engineering to expand research into power grids

IEEE

IEEE, or the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, is the world's largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through IEEE's highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities.

The Northern Nevada Section of IEEE is part of Central Area of Region 6. Visit the IEEE Northern Nevada Section for more information. 

Section contact information

IEEE Officers
Position Name Email
Chair Mohammed Ben-Idris mbenidris@unr.edu
Vice Chair Francesco Carobolante mcarobolante@ieee.org
Secretary Feng Yan fyan@unr.edu
Treasurer Hao Xu haoxu@unr.edu
Awards & Recognition Bidemi Awogbemi bidemsy@yahoo.com
Educational Activities Hanif Livani hlivani@unr.edu
Industry Relations Coordinator Brian Augdahl baugdahl@amps2.com
Membership Development Poria Fajri pfajri@unr.edu
Professional Activities Jose Gutierrez

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