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Electrical, Computer And Biomedical Engineering
1230 Lincoln Drive
Mail Code 6603
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-536-2364 | F: 618-453-7972
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Welcome to the School of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering
SIU's School of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering offers multiple undergraduate degree options as well as Master's and Ph.D degree programs. Employment opportunities exist within a wide range of organizations, such as aerospace industry, automotive industry, biomedical industry, cyber-systems, defense agencies, electric utilities, electrical systems companies, semiconductor industry, software engineering, software development, telecommunications, start-ups and consulting.
Program Highlights
Highlights of our programs include small classroom size, lab-based instruction, real world capstone design sequence, optional internships, co-ops and externships, national recognition, research experiences through industry sponsored research centers and federal/state/university funding, and more.
Message from the Director
Welcome to the website of the School of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering at SIUC. This site contains information about the programs in the School and course information, our teaching philosophy and educational objectives, and research activities. I hope that you will find the posted information useful. Please contact us for any additional information.
Spyros Tragoudas
Professor and Director
Undergraduate Degrees Offered
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
The electrical engineering and computer engineering bachelor of science degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET (www.abet.org).
Graduate Degrees Offered
- Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (thesis or non-thesis options)
- Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
- Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Cyber Systems (joint with Computer Science Department)
- Accelerated Masters of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (for current undergraduates)
- Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering (traditional or online, non-thesis only)
- Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
- Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Technical Areas
The Electrical Engineering undergraduate program offers technical areas in (a) Electrical Systems: Autonomous Vehicles, Control Systems, Robotics, Electric Energy & Renewables, Electric Utilities, Electric Vehicles, Medical Instruments, Optics & Photonics, Power Grid, Antennas, (b) Microelectronics: Electronic Design Automation, Emerging Technologies, Integrated Circuits, Integrated Systems, Medical Electronics, Sensors, and (c) Signals and Communications: Robotics, Image processing, Signal Processing, Telecommunications, Communication Networks.
The Computer Engineering undergraduate program offers technical areas in (a) Microelectronics: Electronic Design Automation, Emerging Technologies, Integrated Circuits, Integrated Systems, Medical Electronics, Sensors, (b) Hardware and Firmware: Computer Architectures, Embedded Systems, Network Systems, Robotics, Programmable Logic Controllers, and (c) Systems Software: Cloud Computing, Digital Design Automation, Multi-Core Programming, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Programming.
The Biomedical Engineering undergraduate program offers courses in Bioelectricity, Bioelectronics and Biosensors, Biomechanics, Biosignal Processing, Biostatistics, Instrumentation and Medical Devices, Mechanobiology, Medical Imaging, Neural Engineering, Physiological modeling, Tissue Engineering.
Median Wages
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wages for our Engineering programs is displayed in the table below.
| Occupation | Entry-Level Education | 2022 Median Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineers | Bachelor's degree | $108,060 |
| Civil Engineers | Bachelor's degree | $97,380 |
| Computer Engineers | Bachelor's degree | $140,830 |
| Electrical Engineers | Bachelor's degree | $114,050 |
| Mechanical Engineers | Bachelor's degree | $100,820 |
Give Now
If you would like to make a donation to our "Electrical & Computer Engineering Development Fund," you can make a donation online by going to the Southern Illinois University Foundation Website.
Research
All of our faculty members have doctoral degrees from major research universities. They develop and sustain high-quality research programs and make every effort to involve students in their research as much as possible. Many of our faculty members have national and international visibility in their respective fields of expertise. Our faculty members have obtained prestigious research grants from federal agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense and the Department of Energy, and from high-tech industries. In addition, there are two research centers in the Department.
The Consortium for Embedded Systems was approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education in 2022 at Southern Illinois University. The purpose of CES is to advance the field of embedded systems (hardware, software, and architectures) to new levels, often with advances in artificial intelligence, and serve the needs of its industry members that share advancements in application domains that include aerospace, automotive, microelectronics, and the modern power grid. The priorities of current member companies center around energy-efficient, fast, reliable, safe, and sustainable solutions.
NSF approved the NSF IUCRC for Intelligent, Distributed Embedded Applications and Systems (IDEAS) in March 2023. The participating Universities include Arizona State University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and University of Southern California.