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Research Areas
Devices & Circuits
Welcome to Devices & Circuits within the Preston M. Green Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, where research spans a broad and interdisciplinary landscape, driving innovations that redefine what is possible in modern electronics. Our faculty lead pioneering efforts in analog and digital VLSI design, integrated circuits, nanoelectronics, bioinstrumentation, and cyberphysical systems. From developing neuromorphic architectures that combine quantum mechanics with neurobiology to building low-power radar systems and energy-dense capacitors, our researchers are creating foundational technologies for next-generation computing, sensing, and communication systems.
These advancements include inkjet-printed optoelectronics, AI-enabled chemical sensing devices inspired by locust olfaction, and spongy electrodes for monitoring uterine activity to reduce maternal and infant mortality. With applications in autonomous systems, biomedical devices, AI hardware, and secure wireless communication, our work merges deep theoretical insight with hands-on engineering innovation. Through collaborative research networks and substantial federal support, McKelvey’s Devices & Circuits group is not only addressing the technological challenges of today but also shaping the capabilities of tomorrow’s intelligent systems.
Primary faculty
Develops large-scale and cost-effective materials for flexible and stretchable electronic systems
Adjunct & affiliate faculty
WashU, CSE
Researches real-time embedded systems, wireless sensor networks, Internet of Things and cyberphysical systems
Researches real-time embedded systems, wireless sensor networks, Internet of Things and cyberphysical systems
Northeastern University, ECE
Pioneering the area of novel wave propagation based on time-variance
Inside the research
The Shantanu Chakrabartty Lab engages in comprehensive research, from formulating equations and solving models to implementing solutions on chips. PhD students in the lab conceptualize and apply ideas in real-world scenarios. Ongoing projects include understanding the impact of environmental variations on system performance, developing a wireless insect signal recording system, and creating technology for non-invasive blood sugar measurement within the oral cavity.
Research Centers
The research centers listed here represent key areas of collaboration for ESE’s primary and affiliate faculty. Through these centers, faculty engage in interdisciplinary research spanning engineering, science, and technology, driving innovation and addressing real-world challenges across a range of fields.
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AI for Health Institute (AIHealth)
AIHealth brings together AI researchers and health investigators to forge new paths to solve significant health problems with advanced AI technologies.
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Center for Women's Health Engineering
The mission of the Center for Women’s Health Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis is to unite investigators from the McKelvey School of Engineering and the School of Medicine to collaborate in research, education and training at undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral levels. The center will also support technology transfer, entrepreneurship and outreach both within and outside of the university community.
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The Institute of Materials Science & Engineering (IMSE)
IMSE leverages the full potential of interdisciplinary materials research by bringing together researchers from engineering; physics; chemistry; earth, environmental, and planetary sciences; and the medical school.
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