Department News

Shabnam Ibrahimova presenting her first paper, “Satellite-Based AI Mental Health Support in Space: Introducing Friender.”

Two Degrees, One Stage: Dual Master’s Student Presents Research at Global Congress

At the 2025 International Astronautical Congress, a dual master’s student at GW Engineering and ADA University, Shabnam Ibrahimova, showcased innovative research focused on improving astronaut well-...

Chris King

Pioneering Progress and Giving Back: Alumna Chris King’s Journey

After a synergistic career in satellite communications, bolstered by her master's at GW Engineering, Chris King co-founded the New Neighbor Interfaith Alliance in 2019.

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Gina Adam's Team Awarded $5.8M by DoE for Brain-inspired Hardware

Gina Adam's Team Awarded $5.8M by DoE for Brain-inspired Hardware

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Alumnus Pat Opet Honored with a 2025 NewYorkCISO Orbie Award

GW Engineering and ECE Department alumnus Pat Opet, CISO at JPMorganChase, was recognized with a NewYorkCISO ORBIE Award for his Open Letter to Third Party Suppliers.

Anthony Gutierrez

Anthony Gutierrez Strengthens Community and Advances Career at GW

After four years of service, Anthony Gutierrez is working to enhance GW's military-affiliated community as co-president of GW Veterans, while also preparing for a career in aviation engineering.

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Alumnus Matthew Barlow Joins Montana State University as Assistant Professor

GW Engineering and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering alumnus Matthew Barlow has joined Montana State University as a tenure-track assistant professor.

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GW IEEE PES-IAS Chapter Achieves #1 Spot Among North American Chapters

For the first time in its history, GW’s IEEE PES-IAS Joint Student Branch Chapter has been ranked #1 among IEEE PES High-Performing Student Branch Chapters in North America.

Zeyu Fang pictured with fellow interns at Nokia Bell Labs

Zeyu Fang Builds Solutions for Next-Generation Networks at Nokia Bell Labs

A third-year doctoral student at GW Engineering, Zeyu Fang helped Nokia Bell Labs tackle conflict detection and mitigation in O-RAN as a network systems research intern.

Weidong Cao

GW Engineering’s Role in Tackling Semiconductor Design Challenges with AI

ECE Professor Weidong Cao is advancing U.S. competitiveness in the semiconductor industry through his collaboration on a project leveraging AI and ML to optimize RFIC design methods.

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Alumna Amina Al Rustamani Spotlighted as a Leading Female Entrepreneur in UAE

Business Outreach spotlighted 10 women redefining success in the UAE, including Amina Al Rustamani, who earned a doctoral degree in electrical engineering from GW Engineering.