Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Power and Energy Systems in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) builds upon a legacy of pioneering engineering education and cutting-edge research, featuring an internationally acclaimed cooperative education program. Ranked among the world's top 50 engineering institutions, Waterloo Engineering's ECE department maintains this standard of excellence while exploring emerging technological frontiers. We draw top-tier students and professors globally, with our alumni being highly recruited by premier engineering companies, multinational organizations, government bodies, and research universities. Electrical and Computer Engineering forms the foundation of nearly all technological advancements - from commonplace devices to groundbreaking innovations. Our internationally diverse student body seeks out our exceptional faculty, academic programs, and research initiatives, making our graduates some of the most in-demand professionals worldwide.

Electrical and computer engineering professionals drive progress through technological breakthroughs. They design and enhance systems addressing societal needs, ranging from sustainable power solutions to cutting-edge wireless communications. Our researchers and students undertake projects from developing affordable medical imaging to fight tuberculosis in developing nations to engineering embedded systems that enhance product reliability. Students from across the world choose our institution for our outstanding faculty, educational offerings, and research opportunities, resulting in graduates who are globally recognized as industry leaders.

The Power and Energy Systems Group stands as one of North America's most comprehensive power research collectives, encompassing virtually every aspect of power engineering. Key research focuses include: power systems (encompassing economics, operations, stability, and control), distribution networks, power quality, high voltage technologies, electrical insulation, biotech and nanotech applications, power electronics, and drive systems. Recently, faculty have concentrated on integrating renewable distributed generation into power grids and smart grid technologies. This distinguished research team includes internationally renowned faculty, predominantly full professors, who actively participate in the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy (WISE). The group boasts specialized research labs and computing resources, featuring a state-of-the-art High Voltage Laboratory, Real-time Simulator setup, Power Electronics Lab, and extensive power systems computational infrastructure.