Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering

Alhussein Abouzeid Named Head of RPI’s Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has appointed Professor Alhussein (Hussein) Abouzeid, Ph.D., as head of the department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering (ECSE).

Curtis Priem and Aashrut Jain sit beside each other in chairs on stage, mid-conversation.

RPI Student AI Club Hosts Future of Computing Fireside Chat with NVIDIA Co-Founder and RPI Trustee Curtis R. Priem

RPI’s artificial intelligence club, RPai, hosted an exclusive fireside chat with Curtis R. Priem ’82, co-founder of NVIDIA and a key figure shaping the modern AI revolution. The conversation was led by RPai president Aashrut Jain ’27, and discussion points were guided by questions from RPai members and other RPI students.

Image of a brain shape filled with neon-green circuit board patterns.

AI Rethought: RPI Researchers Propose a More Effective, Human-Like Approach

New research from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) could help shape the future of artificial intelligence by making AI systems less resource-intensive, higher performing, and designed to emulate the human brain.

Seated at a wooden table signing documents: Joan and Rich Felak and Matt TerMolen Standing behind the seated group: Zheyu Zhang (Felak Fellow), Lucy Zhang, John Wen, and Shekhar Garde

Zheyu Zhang Appointed Richard P. Felak ’66 ’67G and Joan C. Felak Endowed Faculty Fellow in Electric Power Engineering at RPI

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has announced the appointment of Zheyu Zhang, Ph.D., as the inaugural Richard P. Felak ’66 ’67G and Joan C. Felak Endowed Faculty Fellow in Electric Power Engineering.

Faculty, staff, and leadership with five new RPI-HVCC Semiconductor Scholars (seated in the front row).

RPI Welcomes Second Cohort of HVCC Semiconductor Scholars Through NORDTECH Partnership

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is proud to welcome the second cohort of Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) students to the Semiconductor Scholars Program, an initiative supported by NORDTECH DoD Microelectronics Hub.

(L-R) RPISEC students Connor Czincila '28, Paul Biernat '27, Devin Ross '26, Joel McCandless '27, and Erik Umble '27 in Washington D.C. for ShmooCon, an annual hacker convention.

RPISEC Students Leading the Charge in Collegiate Cybersecurity

RPISEC, a student-run cybersecurity club at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), has been making waves in the collegiate cybersecurity scene with strong performances in national competitions. The team recently secured 7th place at the CyberSEED competition, further solidifying its reputation as a competitive force in the field. Earlier this year, RPISEC also placed 1st among collegiate teams (3rd overall) in TUCTF, a cybersecurity competition held in January.

Nick Pinchuk, Snap-on Chairman and CEO, to Receive Davies Medal, the highest Engineering honor from RPI

Nick Pinchuk ’68, ’69G, an accomplished engineer, industry leader, and inspiring mentor, has devoted his career to the betterment of American manufacturing and the millions of workers who keep it running. In recognition of his work, his impact, and his service to the country, Pinchuk is receiving the Davies Medal for Engineering Achievement, the highest honor awarded by the School of Engineering at his alma mater, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. 

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