Department of Electrical Engineering
The Electrical Engineering (EE) Department aims to serve the society by educating and inspiring future professionals in the various fields of electrical engineering by creating, applying, and disseminating vital knowledge and technology, and by leading the professional activities of academia, industry and government.
EE currently offers BSc degrees in Electrical Engineering as well as MSc and PhD programs.
EE research is aligned with the 2030 Abu Dhabi strategic plan, which calls for diversification of the economy beyond oil and gas, by promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and spinoffs in the fields of semiconductor, energy, and ICT sectors, among others. EE faculty collaborate with the many research centers at the University on research related to robotics, semiconductors, etc. They also collaborate frequently with prestigious research laboratories around the world.
All EE programs offer many benefits to businesses and industries. There is the opportunity to influence research and education, and to participate in long-range technical assessments of problems and directions in the field. Contacts with prospective employers are easily established, and affiliates have early access to student resumes, as well as student and faculty publications. Internships in local and national industry provide students with a complementary hands-on experience element to their education. The result of this interaction is greater excellence in both the research and teaching missions of the EE department, whose vision is to maintain its status as a world-class department and function as the premiere technology hub in the Gulf region.
Career Options:
EE graduates are well prepared to fill a variety of business, industry, services, academia, and government positions.
The career options relevant to EE graduates include but are not limited to:
- Electric power generation and distribution companies.
- Oil and Gas companies.
- Consumer electronics companies.
- Electrical equipment manufacturing companies.
- Test and measurement companies.
- Automotive and aerospace companies.
- Hospitals and medical devices companies.
- Airlines, airports, and transportation companies.
- Ports and marine engineering companies.
- Standardization and regulatory authorities.
- Army, Police, and Civil Security Organizations.
While working in various EE career tracks, EE graduates will be involved in the design, development, evaluation, and integration of:
- Consumer electronics.
- Digital and computer technology.
- Medical equipment and devices.
- Transportation systems and automotive electronics.
- Renewable power generation and distribution networks.
- Test and measurement instruments.
- Sensors and transducers.