UCL Electronic & Electrical Engineering

About the department

The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) was established in 1885 as the first department of electrical technology in England. It was founded by Professor Sir Ambrose Fleming, inventor of the thermionic valve and hence the founder of the discipline of electronics.That same pioneering tradition of innovation and excellence continues to underpin our work. We push in new directions across research, education and entrepreneurship, building on our long-established links with industry and benefitting from our loyal and supportive alumni community. We are committed to develop individuals and careers, across staff and students, developing and supporting our subject discipline.

Study

Student working in a UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering lab

Study

Discover our various programmes, including our undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research programmes.

Research

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Research

Find out more about our key research groups and the academics and researchers involved.

Collaborate

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Collaborate

Explore the varied ways in which we collaborate with external organisations.

News

Professor Dame Polina Bayvel named in Royal Academy of Engineering's 50 for 50 list

Professor Dame Polina Bayvel has been named in the Royal Academy of Engineering's 50 for 50 list for her pioneering work in high-capacity optical networks.

01 Jul 2026

Prof Tony Kenyon features on Curious podcast discussing AI's energy challenge

Professor Tony Kenyon spoke on the Curious podcast about why the next breakthrough in AI may come from rebuilding computing hardware rather than building bigger models.

30 Jun 2026

UCL EEE researchers win best poster and best oral presentation prizes at Light Conference 2026