Purdue ECE in the Media
From ideas to patents: How Cummins innovates
March 10, 2026
“Most of my ideas have not been sitting at a desk,” Jennifer Light-Holets (BSEE '00) says. When she hears a problem that’s interesting, it keeps going in the back of her mind. And she keeps a notebook close, so when a spark shows up, she can catch it before it disappears.
Cryogenic switching breakthrough for scalable quantum computing
March 5, 2026
Menlo Microsystems and Purdue University have reported a major step forward in developing commercially viable cryogenic switching technology for quantum computing.
Connecting research and strategy in semiconductors
March 4, 2026
“The United States brings leadership in advanced semiconductor research and innovation, while India brings scale, talent, and bold ambitions in manufacturing,” says Professor Vijay Raghunathan, a vice president at Purdue University and the university ambassador to India.
Tiny Nanotube Sensor Detects Any Ion, in Real Time
March 2, 2026
Namita Narendra and Tillmann Kubis, both from Purdue University, have developed a groundbreaking new single-ion detector capable of identifying any ion type without requiring specific molecular tailoring.
Quantum Tech Ready to Emerge From the Lab, Expert Says
March 2, 2026
“Networking is the glue for scaling quantum systems,” Lukens said. “Just like classical supercomputers rely on networking, quantum systems will need robust networks to function effectively.”
What is Bluetooth and how does it work?
March 2, 2026
Purdue ECE Prof. Shreyas Sen answers a question for the Curious Kids feature on The Conversation.
Markov-renewal LIDAR Simulator Predicts Count Statistics with Analytical Fidelity and Speed
December 11, 2025
Researchers Weijian Zhang, Prateek Chennuri, and Hashan K. Weerasooriya, along with Bole Ma and Stanley H. Chan from Purdue University, overcome limitations with Single-photon LiDAR simulators with a new simulator that delivers both fidelity and computational efficiency.
US scientists design first highway that wirelessly charges electric trucks on the go
December 11, 2025
“Transferring power through a magnetic field at these relatively large distances is challenging,” said Dionysios Aliprantis, professor of electrical and computer engineering at Purdue. Aliprantis continued. “What makes it more challenging is doing it for a heavy-duty vehicle moving at power levels thousands of times higher than what smartphones receive.”
Study finds EVs could save billions in grid costs
October 29, 2025
“This flexibility is not theoretical — it’s measurable and comparable to billions of dollars’ worth of new batteries and power lines,” said Junjie Qin. “EVs aren’t just vehicles; they’re energy assets that can help accelerate the clean energy transition.”
How much does AI disrupt careers in computing?
October 15, 2025
Much ink has been spilled discussing what the career prospects are for a CS graduate in this day and age where generative AI has upturned our world. Much of that ink has predicted a gloomy outlook. Here I cast a decidedly more optimistic look, but realizing the positive outcomes will take some action, for educators and learners.
Data centers are thirsty for Texas’ water, but state planners don’t know how much they will need
October 15, 2025
In Texas, many data centers are located in areas where water supplies already are under high stress, according to research by Yi Ding, an assistant professor at Purdue University’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. “You could consume the same amount of water in Texas and Iowa,” Ding said. “But the environmental burden is different because Texas is more dry.”
Tech giants scramble to meet AI's looming energy crisis
July 18, 2025
Research by Purdue University's Yi Ding has shown that AI chips can last longer without losing performance. "But it's hard to convince semiconductor companies to make less money" by encouraging customers to keep using the same equipment longer, Ding added.