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Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate student, Jinmeng Shi, earns best student poster award at international conference | Electrical and Computer Engineering | University of Waterloo ECE graduate student Jinmeng Shi earns best student poster award at international conference

A quantum technology company co-founded by University of Waterloo Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) professor, Dr. Chris Wilson, announced today the closing of approximately $4.69 million in new financing.

Wilson is co-founder and chief technology officer of QuantumCore, a Waterloo-based company that grew out of research at Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC), where he is also a faculty member. The company is focused on developing hardware technologies for quantum computing.

QuantumCore is developing specialized hardware to support increasingly advanced quantum computing systems. Its technologies include superconducting quantum amplifiers and single-photon detector solutions, designed to address technical challenges that become more significant as quantum computers scale. The company is continuing to build its technology portfolio through internal research and development and strategic acquisitions.

The latest investment will support QuantumCore as it continues developing its technology and growing the company. The announcement follows another significant milestone in April, when QuantumCore announced $10.7 million in funding as it worked toward bringing its technology to market.

QuantumCore’s growth builds on years of work by Wilson and researchers at Waterloo, with work that began in the lab now forming the foundation of a growing Waterloo-based quantum technology company.

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Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) adjunct professor honoured for service to global engineering community | Electrical and Computer Engineering | University of Waterloo An adjunct professorhonoured by the world's largest technical professional organization for his service to the global engineering community.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo is pleased to recognize two faculty members who have received major 2026 honours from IEEE Canada for their exceptional contributions to electrical and electronics engineering.

🏅 Professor Xuemin (Sherman) Shen has received the IEEE Canada A.G.L. McNaughton Award for his contributions to wireless and ultra-band communication networks with impact on accessibility, security, and user privacy protection.

🏅 Professor Alfred Yu has received the IEEE Canada Outstanding Engineer Award for transformative innovations in next-generation ultrasound imaging technology that have advanced clinical scanners and cardiovascular diagnostics.

Read more on the ECE News site—article links are available in the comments below 👇

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Electrical and computer engineering professor, Dr. Weihua Zhuang, nominated for two Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Women of the Year Awards | Electrical and Computer Engineering | University of Waterloo Electrical and computer engineering professor, Dr. Weihua Zhuang, nominated for two Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Women of the Year Awards

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New Waterloo quantum startup gains fast momentum with $10.7 million in funding | Waterloo News A new startup spun out of research at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo is accelerating its push toward commercialization with $10.7 million in dilutive and non-dilutive funding and a public listing after launching just more than six months ago. QuantumCore was....

What if your Wi-Fi could do more than connect you to the internet?

Researchers in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo are exploring how everyday Wi-Fi signals can be transformed into powerful sensing tools—capable of detecting movement, monitoring environments, and opening the door to new applications in health, security, and smart spaces.

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When Wi-Fi becomes a sensor: Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) researchers named Top 10 Finalist in IEEE Industry Paper Competition | Electrical and Computer Engineering | University of Waterloo When Wi-Fi becomes a sensor: Electrical and Computer Engineering researchers named Top 10 Finalist in IEEE Industry Paper Competition

Innovation meets real-world impact 🚀

Electrical and Computer Engineering students at the University of Waterloo are developing technologies that improve healthcare, enhance human–computer interaction and streamline complex workflows. From AI-assisted psychological reporting to smart insoles that support foot health, these capstone projects demonstrate how engineering can make everyday life better.

These five projects highlight the creativity, technical excellence and problem-solving mindset that define the ECE student experience.

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