MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR 2
JAMIE PHILLIPS DEPARTMENT CHAIR & PROFESSOR
JPHILLI@UDEL.EDU
DEAR FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES, As we reflect on the past year, we can clearly see the importance of facing challenges head-on and striving for science-based solutions. That’s exactly what we aim to do every day in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Ensuring that success means having a strong plan in place, one that will strategically guide us into a future where we use innovation to enrich society and address global challenges. The fundamental discoveries of our research and the ingenuity of our students can change the world and deliver us a healthier, happier and more just society. Thanks to our new strategic plan, we have a road map for doing just that, whether it’s using computational methods in biology to target drug-resistant cancers or advancing wireless communications technologies with unique 3D printing techniques. As we work toward such a future, we also need to remember the importance of community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all come to rely on one another like we never have before, and I can easily say that we are all stronger for it. That sense of inclusive community, combined with a diversity of people, perspectives, and technical backgrounds, will only strengthen the plan we’ve laid out for our future here at ECE. I cannot understate how impressed I have been by the spirit and resilience of my colleagues, and how time spent at UD here has shaped the lives of many, including the legacy of Dr. Guang Gao and the generosity and outstanding work of Tom McCormick and Theo Fleck. It’s been my honor to lead this incredible department over the past year, and I’m thrilled to share some highlights of accomplishments among students, staff and faculty. I cannot wait to see what the next year brings. Thank you for your support, and we hope you enjoy celebrating these accomplishments along with us as you read through our latest department magazine. All the Best,
Jamie Phillips Chair Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Delaware
