PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Circuits and Systems (including Computer Aided Design) in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

Electrical and computer engineers drive progress by pioneering cutting-edge technologies. They design and enhance systems that address societal needs, ranging from power engineering and renewable energy solutions to advancements in mobile communications. Our researchers and students undertake diverse projects, from developing affordable medical imaging devices to fight tuberculosis in underserved regions, to engineering real-time computing systems that improve product performance. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) combines top-tier academic programs, groundbreaking research initiatives, a prestigious co-op education system, and a rich tradition of technological breakthroughs. As part of Waterloo Engineering - consistently ranked among the world's top 50 engineering institutions - our ECE department maintains research excellence while exploring emerging fields. We draw exceptional students and professors internationally, and our alumni are sought after by top engineering companies, multinational organizations, government bodies, and research universities worldwide. The PhD program prepares students for research-focused careers in academic, governmental, or industrial settings.

The circuits and systems specialization focuses on the principles, evaluation, and creation of interconnected electronic components. These systems primarily serve signal processing and communication functions. Given their complexity, computational techniques are essential for modeling, designing, optimizing, validating, and evaluating circuits and systems. Students and researchers utilize advanced circuit development and analysis software, with opportunities to prototype and evaluate designs using commercial semiconductor manufacturing processes.