OC Business Council Grant to Train Students for Semiconductor Workforce
December 9, 2025
A new grant from the Orange County Business Council will support a Cal State Fullerton workforce training program to prepare students for careers in the semiconductor industry.
CSUF Students Awarded OLLI Aging Science Scholarships
July 18, 2025
Three Cal State Fullerton students received the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s Aging Science Minor Scholarship. Ben Le, a senior in computer engineering, was recognized for his academic success and for conducting aging research that uses IoT devices and brain signal analysis in collaboration with the Electrical and Computer Engineering department.
Engineers, Computer Scientists Demonstrate Innovation at Expo
June 18, 2025
At Cal State Fullerton’s 2025 Engineering and Computer Science Innovation Expo, senior Computer Engineering projects earned top recognition, winning Best Overall Project, Best in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and an Honorable Mention.
Computer Engineers Propose Purification System to Make Clean Air for All
June 17, 2025
Future computer engineers Tony Amin and Festo Bwogi came up with the idea to design an affordable, portable air purification system to improve indoor air quality in vulnerable communities and promote health equity.
ECS Innovation Hub to Propel Future Engineers and Computer Scientists
June 4, 2025
Cal State Fullerton leaders took the next step to build the new ECS Innovation Hub to shape the future of engineering and computer science in Southern California, serving as a catalyst for discovery and industry innovation.
Tech-Driven Equipment Gives Students Edge in Biomed Engineering Careers
May 19, 2025
Cal State Fullerton has received a $353,506 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to purchase new equipment and instruments to support interdisciplinary biomedical engineering research and education.
Professor Emeritus Publishes Chapter on Global Navigation Satellite Systems
February 4, 2025
Mohinder Grewal, professor emeritus of electrical engineering, published a chapter in “Remote Sensing Handbook, Volume I, Sensors, Data Normalization, Harmonization, Cloud Computing and Accuracies,” which is edited by Prasad S. Thenkabail and Taylor Francis Books.
CSUF Students Triumph at Statewide Research Competition
May 2, 2025
Brendon Maus, a Computer Engineering BS-MS student, represented Cal State Fullerton at the 2025 CSU Student Research Competition with his project, “Brain-Controlled Interfacing and Its Usage in the Movement of Robotic Arms.” Guided by Dr. Kiran George, he showcased innovative research bridging neuroscience and robotics, reflecting CSUF’s dedication to student-led innovation.
Computer Engineering Student Uses Technology to Study Stress in Older Adults
April 14, 2025
Kristine Vergara, a Cal State Fullerton computer engineering student, is researching stress in older adults using machine learning and brain activity data through the NIH-funded MSTEM STAR program. Her work aims to create technology-based tools to improve stress management, and she will continue her studies in computer engineering at Columbia University.
CSUF Students Engineer Big Ideas to Address Social Justice Issues
April 4, 2025
Tony Amin and Festo Bwogi, both computer engineering students at Cal State Fullerton, won first place in the 2025 Engineering Social Justice competition for their “Clean Air for All” air purification system, designed to improve indoor air quality in vulnerable communities. Their cost‑effective, portable device uses HEPA and activated carbon filters plus real‑time monitoring sensors to promote health equity.
Generative AI-Assisted Project Prepares Students for Careers in Chip Design
March 25, 2025
Cal State Fullerton launched a generative AI–assisted chip design program with a $150,000 state grant to prepare students for semiconductor careers. Starting in June, 30 electrical and computer engineering students will take part in immersive summer research followed by a yearlong project track. Led by graduate student Akshat Desai with faculty directors Rakesh Mahto and Kiran George, the program uses AI tools to streamline coding, troubleshooting, and design, lowering barriers to entry in chip development.
EE Professor Emeritus Honored by NAI
March 25, 2025
Cal State Fullerton’s Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering, Dr. Fleur Tehrani, has been honored by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) during Women’s History Month for her leadership in biomedical engineering. Over her career, she has secured 13 U.S. and international patents, including innovations such as metabolic rate monitors and advanced respiratory assist devices.
Engineering Faculty Member Leads Women in Hardware and Systems Security Workshop
December 2, 2024
CSUF ECE Associate Professor Dr. Jaya Dofe co-chaired the 7th Women in Hardware and Systems Security Workshop held at IBM’s T.J. Watson Research Center. The event united students, researchers, and industry leaders to foster collaboration, mentorship, and innovation in hardware and systems security.
CSUF receives $400,000 to create AI hub, expand research and curriculum
November 18, 2024
Cal State Fullerton received a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to create an AI Hub that expands artificial intelligence research and curriculum, fosters inclusive and ethical AI practices, and better prepares students for careers in emerging technologies.
CSUF’s New AI Hub to Prepare Students for Careers in Emerging Technology
November 7, 2024
Cal State Fullerton received a $400,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to create an AI Hub that will expand curriculum, support inclusive and ethical AI education, and prepare students for careers in emerging technologies. The project is led by Associate Professor Yu Bai with a team of faculty collaborators.
How Southern California schools fared in US News and World Report’s rankings
September 26, 2024
Cal State Fullerton was ranked in the top 10 nationally for its undergraduate Computer Engineering program in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
$5 Million NASA Grant Launches CSUF Aerospace Research Center
September 4, 2024
Cal State Fullerton received a nearly $5 million NASA grant to establish the SpaceIgnite Center for Advanced Research Education in Combustion, which will prepare a diverse aerospace workforce. The five year initiative will provide students with new courses, research opportunities, and internships at NASA’s Glenn Research Center. The project is co directed by faculty in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering, with plans to develop an aerospace engineering track and expand STEM pathways for underrepresented students.
Faculty Member Receives Grant for AI Research & Student Engagement
August 29, 2024
Cal State Fullerton Associate Professor from the Electrical and Computer Engineering department Yu Bai and his Intelligent Computing Lab received a $150,000 gift from the Carly Wang Resource Inc. Foundation and Pac-Dent Technology Co. The funds will support AI-driven research and 3D printing in digital dentistry, equip the lab with advanced tools, and engage students in applied research to strengthen their AI skills and workforce readiness.
Students Reach for the Sky to Launch High-Altitude Balloon Platform
March 6, 2023
Cal State Fullerton students developed a high altitude balloon system called the SOLAR System to carry a capsule to about 150,000 feet for low cost microgravity experiments. The project included students from electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering, with the Electrical and Computer Engineering team leading work on the electrical architecture, communications, navigation systems, and ground support under the guidance of a computer engineering faculty member Dr. Yoonsuk Choi.