Electrical and Computer Engineering Excellence

Excellence in Teaching

Creed F. Jones III

As a collegiate professor and the assistant graduate director for MS programs, Creed creates steadfast commitment to learner success and his transformative approach to teaching have greatly enriched the College of Engineering, and has set a high standard for engineering education across Virginia Tech and beyond.

Excellence in Research

Xiaoting Jia

Associate professor Xiaoting Jia is an engineer with expertise in the brain and other biomedical applications. She is pioneering the exciting work of body-machine interfaces. With her stellar record of productivity and robust grant support, she is a rising star. 

Qiang Li

With professor Qiang Li's distinguished record in the research-industry collaboration and education, he is regarded as a role model in the world of power electronics. His world class research, which has significant industry and societal impact, defines his professional contributions.

Ali Mehrizi-Sani

Professor Ali Mehrizi-Sani is nationally and internationally recognized as a leader in power engineering with significant contributions to the theory and operation of inverter-based renewable resources driving their adoption in power systems and microgrids.

Excellence In Service

Walid Saad

In the past two years, Walid has undertaken an extraordinary number of service activities making major contributions to both his profession and the university. With a staggering array of research projects; work spearheading several conferences; and serving as the NextG Wireless lead in Northern Virginia, he remains one of the most productive and impactful researchers in his field.

Oustanding New Assistant Professor

Zin Lin

Zin's research spans inverse design, nanophotonics, quantum optics and photonics, computational imaging, computer vision and quantum sensing. As an inspiring advisor and mentor, he has demonstrated exceptional success.

W.S. "Pete" White Award for Innovation in Engineering Education

Leyla Nazhand-Ali

A professor and dedicated researcher, Leyla is one of ECE's top teachers. Her latest innovation SEASIDE, has transformed engagement in large technical classes and has driven significant changes to the electrical and computer engineering curriculum.