Message from the Chair
Dr. David Capson, P. Eng.
Welcome to our website! 2008 marked the 50th anniversary of the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is proud to be a founding member.
Our students and faculty, who come from across Canada and throughout the world, make for a dynamic and engaging atmosphere in which to study – we are the largest department in the Faculty of Engineering and our graduate program is among the largest at the University. Our faculty regularly receive national and international recognition for their dedication and significant achievements in teaching and leading-edge research.
If you are a prospective student, I invite you to use this web site as a resource for consideration of McMaster as a place to continue your studies. Here, you will find general information about our beautiful campus, our innovative programs, about life as a student, and our first-rate teaching and research facilities. In addition, you will find detailed information about the work of our world-class faculty members with whom you will have the opportunity to learn. And why not come for a visit and see first hand what we have to offer?
If you are already enrolled in one of our programs, the information on this web site will serve as a focal point for up-to-date department news and activities. You can find an online calendar with important information such as department seminars, deadlines for various scholarship competitions, etc. So, make it a habit to check back frequently!
In our modern world driven by information technology and exciting new advances in areas such as biomedical technologies, microelectronics, nanosystems, and sustainable energy, it is a truly exciting time to be a student of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
On behalf of all my ECE colleagues, I invite you to discover our competitive advantage and our distinctive character that make McMaster your best choice for launching life-long learning!