These programs are funded by various federal, state, and private agencies with annual research expenditures exceeding $2 million. Active research areas include biomedical engineering, digital and wireless communications, digital and VLSI design, digital signal processing, electro-optics, ellipsometry, mixed-signal circuit design, nanotechnology, optics of nanostructure materials, plasma processing, power systems, remote sensing and electromagnetics, and solid-state devices and materials.

The department has extensive research facilities for all areas of active research and graduate students have the flexibility to pursue their own research experience. In addition to computing facilities individually operated by each research group, the department administers a network of high-end UNIX workstations and PCs which are regularly upgraded. These facilities are used for classroom instruction as well as the individual needs of the students.

• GRE (optional)
• Personal Statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• Resume or CV
• Other Uploads:  Optionally, applicants may upload or provide links to additional documents for the committee to review, such as research papers, theses, or publications, that have not already been uploaded elsewhere in the application.

For full financial consideration, students must apply by January 15 for Fall, October 1 for Spring. Applications submitted after priority deadlines may be considered if space is available.