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Electrical and Computer Engineering

Ph.D.

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Find limitless opportunities with the Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering at LTU. Join an exciting community, carry out groundbreaking research, and determine the course of future technology. Raise your skills and learn the thrilling Electrical and Computer Engineering world, raising your knowledge to unprecedented levels.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering degree will prepare its students in the following primary doctoral research areas:

  • Intelligent Transportation Systems
  • Smart Grid Power Line Communications
  • Artificial Intelligence • Intelligent Systems
  • Medical Robotics
  • Wireless Communication, Vehicle Communication Network, Sensor Networks
  • Speech Enhancement Techniques
  • Internet of Things
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Embedded System and Software
  • Non-Destructive Optical Detection, Ultrasound Generation and imaging, Photoacoustic Imaging and Sensing
  • Augmented reality

Why LTU?

  • The Ph.D. program in ECE provides two paths: one for those with a master’s degree seeking a Ph.D. and another for those with a Bachelor’s degree aiming for a Ph.D.
  • The Ph.D. program in ECE is a center of innovation, collaboration, and academic prowess. It prepares students not only to face the challenges of today but also to pioneer new horizons of tomorrow in the dynamic field of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
  • The Ph.D. in ECE program offers a broad spectrum of research areas, spanning Electrical Engineering (e.g., Controls, Electromagnetics, Electronics), Computer Engineering (e.g., Embedded Systems), Wireless Communications, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Intelligent Systems, Energy, and Signal Processing. This diversity enables students to specialize in areas aligned with their interests and career goals.
  • You will be guided by a team of accomplished faculty members who are experts in their respective fields. Their mentorship ensures a supportive and intellectually stimulating learning experience, fostering academic excellence and professional growth.
  • LTU is committed to nurturing a lifelong passion for learning. In addition to acquiring specialized knowledge in ECE, students develop critical skills that empower them to adapt to emerging technologies, ensuring they stay at the forefront of their field throughout their careers.
  • LTU recognizes the diverse needs of its students. The Ph.D. in ECE program offers flexibility, including part-time enrollment options, catering to both full-time students and industry professionals seeking to balance work commitments with doctoral studies. Industry professionals with appropriate credentials will have the option to pursue the ECE Ph.D. program on a part-time basis.
  • LTU promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing students to explore connections between ECE and other fields. This approach encourages a holistic understanding of technology and provides a unique perspective on problem-solving.

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Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.