Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
 
 

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Electrical, electronic and computer engineering


ProfilesProfessor Laurie Faraone

Laurie Faraone

Nanotechnology is the next frontier in microelectronics and UWA is right at the cutting edge with the leadership of Professor Laurie Faraone from the School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering.

UWA's electrical, electronic and computer engineering research is in the fields of nano/microelectronics and photonics, automation, computing and energy, signals and systems engineering.

Research groups

Nano/Microelectronics and Photonics

This group delivers solutions, new knowledge and education in:

  • advanced microelectronics
  • optoelectronics
  • nanotechnology
  • photonics
  • microsystems technology.

The group has the facilities and capabilities to undertake internationally competitive research and development into these areas.

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Automation, Computing and Energy

This group researches design methodologies and management of hardware and software systems, including:

  • adaptive self-learning systems
  • intelligent signal processing
  • audio and underwater applications
  • photovoltaic devices and systems
  • intelligent mobile robots
  • image processing
  • automotive systems.

The group is recognised internationally for research work in the field of power systems.

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Signals and Systems Engineering

This group researches methods to control quantity - such as temperature, altitude and speed - over time.

For example, control methods are used to make sure:

  • temperature in our homes stays within acceptable levels
  • airplanes maintain desired heading, speed and altitude
  • automobile emissions meet specifications.


Current research topics of the group include:

  • model/controller reduction
  • filter design techniques
  • robust control
  • singular systems.

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Optical + Biomedical Engineering

This group researches optical techniques and applications in medicine and the life sciences with emphasis on:

  • biomedical imaging
  • optical biopsy
  • therapeutic use of lasers.

Using light to diagnose pathology and monitor physiological parameters in living humans is a major research theme.

Activities include:

  • designing optical and photonics experiments and systems
  • engineering imaging systems and instruments
  • researching medical and biological applications.

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