Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Antecedent Departments

Chemistry, Physics and Electrical Engineering (1954–1956)
Electrical Engineering (1956–2006)
Electrical and Computer Engineering (2006–Present)


Department Heads

1954–1962 Col James V.G. Wilson
1962–1966 Col Harold J. Bestervelt
1966–1979 Col Roland E. Thomas
1979–1981 Col David R. Carroll
1981–1982 Col Joseph Monroe
1982–1983 Lt Col Albert J. Rosa
1983–1987 Col Erlind G. Royer
1987–1988 Lt Col Michael F. Guyote
1988–2000 Col Alan R. Klayton
2000–2002 Col Parris C. Neal
2002–2008 Col Klayton
2008–2013 Col Jeffrey T. Butler
2013–2014 Col Anne L. Clark
2014–2018 Col Butler
2018– Lt Col Brian J. Neff

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Permanent Professors

Jim Wilson
Ron Thomas
 
Joe Monroe
Lindy Royer
 
Al Klayton
Jeff Butler
 

The Department Today:

The department provides all cadets with an introduction to the principles of Air Force electronic and cyber systems through analysis and evaluation of analog, digital, and radio-frequency systems. The impact of electrical and computer engineering in the 21st century battlefield is more vital than ever before. The Air Force’s increasing reliance on electronic surveillance, electronic warfare, cyber warfare, advanced communication systems, and modern computers has created a high demand for Electrical and Computer Engineers. The Electrical and Computer Engineering majors prepare students with a deep understanding of the basic principles of modern electronic and cyber systems such as “smart” computer-guided munitions, advanced “fly-by-wire” aircraft, radio systems capable of communicating through hostile electronic jamming environments, terrain-following radar, electronic attack, cyber security, and much more.

Curriculum:

The department offers 29 courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering as well as supporting several courses in General Engineering.
    Core Course: 
         ECE 315. Principles of Air Force Electronic and Cyber Systems
    Majors:  Electrical Engineering
         Computer Engineering
         Systems Engineering (Interdisciplinary)

Noteworthy:

The department’s Academy Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Research focuses on adding autonomy to UAS, allowing one operator to control multiple unmanned aerial vehicles that can autonomously search, find, identify, and track various targets. UAS serve as an excellent platform for cadets across various disciplines to conduct meaningful research supporting the warfighter. The department also supports research in radio-frequency communications and sensors as well as embedded cyber-physical systems.