ECE researchers, working with high-performance computing experts at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, have created an automated program to "debug" simulations used to more efficiently certify the nation's nuclear weapons.

Students Georgios Karakonstantis, Vaibhav Gupta, and Himanshu Markandeya have won third prize in the Altera Innovate Design Contest. They developed an energy efficient camera on a chip.

Wenwen was given the award based on her project proposal, recommendations, academic record, and potential to contribute to the electromagnetics profession in the future. The award includes a $2500 fellowship. She is advised by Professor Dan Jiao.

ECE students Jianfang Zhu and Wenwen Chai have received awards for their papers submitted to the Best Student Paper competition at the IEEE International Symposium of Antenna and Propagation.

The Outstanding Student Award is sponsored by the Purdue Student Engineering Foundation and the Engineering Alumni Association. It recognizes engineering students for their excellent service to Purdue and the community.

Jonathan Schwarz, who is receiving his bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering, has been chosen as an outstanding graduate to be the May 2010 Commencement Speaker. Video of his speech is posted within this spotlight.

The 2010 George Saridis Leadership Award in Robotics and Automation recognizes outstanding contributions of an individual for his/her exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication that benefit the Robotics and Automation community.

Ragu Balakrishnan, currently interim head of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been named head of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, effective May 1.

Professor Appenzeller was awarded a 2009 IBM Faculty Award for $30,000, which foster collaboration between researchers and those in IBM research, development, and services.

Andrew Duly, advised by Professors David Love and James Krogmeier, has been assigned to the Air Force Research Labs (AFRL) in Dayton, Ohio working on multiple antenna radar systems.