Electrical & Computer Engineering

Intelligent Systems and Automation

We employ novel applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence to address our strategic research efforts.

The new reality of artificial intelligence crosses almost all of our work. From automation and connected systems to novel medical sensors, these pervasive, emerging technologies will likely advance each of our research impacts. Increasing realization of human-machine teaming will result in robust human/cyber/physical systems networks. Our ability to excel in all areas will rely on advances in this rapidly evolving technology base.

Agriculture Goes Digital

The UC Davis Digital Agriculture Laboratory sits at the intersection of agriculture and digital technology. Led by biological and agricultural engineering assistant professor Alireza Pourreza, the lab works directly with growers to develop and deploy technology that gives them the information they need to better understand their plants and navigate our changing climate.

One of the lab’s most beneficial projects is helping growers predict how much their crops will produce, which is largely determined by how well each plant receives and absorbs sunlight.

Orchard under lighting

Research in Action

Chen-Nee Chuah Named Co-Director of UC Davis AI Center in Engineering

Chuah will lead the center’s efforts to advance human health through artificial intelligence research and build strategic partnerships with UC Davis Health’s School of Medicine and School of Nursing.

Targeting Next-Gen Food Systems with AI-Powered Nutrition

Ilias Tagkopoulos, director of the AI Institute for Next-Generation Food Systems at UC Davis, is harnessing AI to revolutionize food and health. From mapping food chemistry to optimizing sustainable production, his research aims to create smarter, healthier and more accessible nutrition for all.

Visualizing and Communicating Ambiguity for High-Stakes Collaboration

UC Davis researchers Kwan-Liu Ma and Dongyu Liu aim to improve collaboration in fields like emergency management by investigating how ambiguity in data visualization affects high-stakes decision-making.

Engineering a better world calls for solutions of a different caliber, demanding innovation across disciplines using a design-centric approach.

We employ and develop intelligent systems and automation, tools at the nano-and-micro- scales and engineering for all that will revolutionize energy systems, strengthen climate resilience, advance human health and transform mobility to bring a sustainable, healthier and more resilient world within reach.