Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Through traditional coursework, practical experience, and opportunities for scholarly research, New York Tech’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering produces well-rounded graduates with the broad range of skills and aptitudes needed to succeed in today’s engineering environment. 

Our program responds to the growing need for engineers who have computer hardware and software skills, giving you a competitive advantage as you pursue employment on a national and international level. 

Tackle courses in engineering science and engineering design, as well as laboratory work in our state-of-the-art facilities to put the principles and theories presented in the classroom into practice. Our faculty combine academic expertise with industrial and research experience, bringing a wealth of knowledge in design, development, and implementation to the classroom. 

Demand for our program graduates is high, with many finding employment in the power, utilities, and telecommunications industries, as well as in the service sector and with federal agencies. 

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Prepare for a career in electrical and computer engineering with our undergraduate, dual, graduate, and doctoral degree options.

Undergraduate & Dual Degrees 

A strong foundation in electrical and computer engineering and their related disciplines prepares you for flexible careers in everything from development and design to programming and sales.

Graduate & Doctoral Degrees

Master additional applied skills and deepen your scholarly knowledge with a graduate degree from New York Tech’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Research Labs & Projects

Our faculty actively conduct cutting-edge research across a broad spectrum of topics, such as artificial intelligence, signal/image processing, radar, communications, nanotechnology, biomedical devices and materials, wireless networks, and more.

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Student Voices

Portrait of Austin Stietzel

Not only is New York Tech in my favorite city, but it also has the exact program that I want to pursue. I enjoy the balance of the programming and electronics we get to work on.

Austin Stietzel (B.S. ‘24)
Electrical & Computer Engineering

Faculty

Our faculty excel as teachers, researchers, and practitioners who mentor students for professional success. Learn more as you read about their areas of research.

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Department News 

Students building a bridge model

Building Bridges

New York Tech students earned first place at the 2026 KEEN Bridge Design Competition for their outstanding bridge design and structural efficiency.

Portrait of Angelina Do

Making an Impact

As an ETIC engineer, computer science student Angelina Do is working on a project in partnership with a former NBA star aimed to help children who stutter.

Steven Zanganeh looking at a 3-D printer

Realistic 3-D Colon Model Shifts Paradigm for Drug Development

Assistant Professor Steven Zanganeh, Ph.D., is striving to further improve the model he developed to open the door to drug development for cancer and other conditions.

Tejas Attavar standing in front of computer servers.

Intentional Technology

Computer science student Tejas Attavar is putting his tech skills to altruistic use.

Neethu Thalappan Koroth holding a badge

Her World Through Code

Graduate computer science student Neethu Thalappan Koroth thrives in her field of study while becoming involved in several on-campus projects to deepen her expertise.

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Student Entrepreneurs Share Big Ideas

Students gathered at the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Academy’s Startup Tech Central to present their startup companies at the third NESTS FlyOff event.

Accreditation 

The College of Engineering and Computing Sciences’ bachelor’s program in Electrical and Computer Engineering on Long Island is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET

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Keep Exploring

From undergraduate to graduate degrees, New York Tech will help you gain the critical thinking, engineering, and technological skills you need to prepare for a successful career in industry and government or for the pursuit of further graduate studies.