Department Chair Statement

A photo of Dr. Iyad Obeid seated in front of a set of electrical engineering equipment with several wires plugged into the machine.

Iyad Obeid, PhD

Welcome to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Temple University! 

We are a vibrant, close-knit community of faculty, students, and staff working at the forefront of technology and innovation. Electrical and computer engineers are uniquely positioned to solve society’s most pressing challenges and improve lives around the world—and we take that mission seriously. 

At Temple ECE, you won’t be just a number. Faculty know students by name and are always approachable. Students support each other through coursework, student organizations like IEEE and Engineers Without Borders, and hands-on extracurriculars including Temple Robotics and NASA’s Suborbital Launch program. Faculty get to know students closely and are personally invested in every student’s success. 

Our faculty are world-class researchers and dedicated educators. We conduct pioneering work in areas such as machine learning, cancer detection, alternative energy, neural engineering, robotics, and wireless systems. Many of our students join these research labs and work on state-of-the-art engineering problems, often over the course of multiple years, co-authoring publications in top journals and attending research conferences. Our work is supported by prestigious grants from the NSF, NIH, DOE, DoD, as well as private foundations and charitable organizations. 

We are also dedicated to innovative ways of teaching. Our curriculum is revised annually to adapt to emerging trends in technology as well as best practices for teaching, grading, and retention.  Most courses include hands-on labs in areas like circuit design, FPGAs, microprocessors, and image processing. Faculty and advisors work closely with students to support academic and personal success. 

Temple ECE offers numerous opportunities for students to get involved beyond the classroom. Our IEEE student chapter hosts professional development events, hackathons, peer tutoring, and regional student conferences. Temple Robotics represents the university each year in a national collegiate competition, showcasing student innovation and teamwork. Engineers Without Borders tackles global humanitarian challenges, while the Society of Women Engineers and the National Society of Black Engineers focus on fostering community, leadership, and career development for their members. 

If you're nearby, stop in and I’d love to show you around. We look forward to welcoming you into our community. 

Iyad Obeid, PhD
Chair & Professor
Electrical & Computer Engineering Department