Engineering Innovations: How Purdue ECE is Shaping the Future of Quantum and AI

In this episode of Engineering Innovations, host Kristin Malavenda interviews Milind Kulkarni, the Michael and Katherine Birck Head of Purdue's Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. They discuss the transformative changes the department has experienced over the past year, including record-high graduate program rankings, increased research activity in AI, semiconductors, and quantum computing, and the Purdue Computes initiative. Kulkarni highlights the impact of hiring new faculty, the introduction of new minors and concentrations for students, the expansion of online educational offerings, and the challenges of growth while maintaining quality. They also touch on the implications of the new Indianapolis campus and the upcoming ECE facility improvements. Looking ahead, Kulkarni is excited about further growth in student enrollment, new research initiatives, and opportunities in entrepreneurship and national technological priorities.Host and Producer: Kristin Malavenda Purdue ECE: http://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@purdueece X: https://x.com/PurdueECEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/purdue.eceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/purdue-eceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PurdueECEPurdue University's Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, founded in 1888, is one of the nation's largest ECE departments and consistently ranks among the best in the country.

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"Engineering Innovations," the official podcast of Purdue University’s Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, lives at the intersection of where the physical meets the virtual.In each episode, we sit down with our faculty members who are persistently pursuing their next giant leap. Explore the fascinating world of their cutting-edge research, unravel the mysteries of advanced technologies, and gain insight into the transformative projects that are revolutionizing the field.Whether you're a seasoned professional, a curious student, or simply a tech-enthusiastic, "Engineering Innovations" promises to spark your curiosity and inspire a passion for the endless possibilities within electrical and computer engineering.