Stony Brook University Electrical and Computer Engineering

  <Research Talk with Professor Jabbour, ECE Department>     The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at SUNY Korea hosted a Research Talk titled “Engineering Tomorrow: From Ultrathin Silicon to Flexible Electronics and Smart Textiles” with Professor Ghassan Jabbour on October 1, 2026.     The seminar explored innovative approaches to developing new technologies while using fewer resources and making manufacturing more affordable. Professor Jabbour shared his research connecting advanced materials, manufacturing, and device design, covering topics such as ultrathin silicon, nanomaterials, quantum dots, printed electronics, photonic devices, and micro-/nanoscale 3D printing. Students had the opportunity to learn how interdisciplinary research across electrical, mechanical, materials, and chemical engineering can lead to new possibilities in technology development.   The ECE Department thanks Professor Jabbour for sharing his research and experiences with our students and for offering valuable insights into emerging technologies and interdisciplinary engineering research.   About Professor Ghassan Jabbour       Professor Ghassan Jabbour is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Ottawa and holds the Canada Research Chair Tier 1 in Advanced Materials and Devices. He also serves as Director of the Center for Hybrid Interfaces & Intelligent Thin Films (HIIT) and the Advanced Materials and Devices Laboratories at the University of Ottawa. With over 20 years of experience in photonics, flexible electronics, advanced manufacturing, quantum materials, printed electronics, and semiconductor and photonic devices, he has led interdisciplinary research initiatives across multiple fields of engineering.    Professor Jabbour has delivered more than 655 invited talks, plenary sessions, seminars, workshops, and public talks, and has contributed as a Chair, Co-Chair, or Committee Member to more than 350 conferences. His work has also included establishing and leading interdisciplinary engineering research centers, as well as mentoring faculty, researchers, and students.

<New Student Gathering, ECE Department>    The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at SUNY Korea welcomed its incoming students for Fall 2026 at a New Student Gathering held on August 26.   The event began with welcoming remarks from Professor Seung Ho Hwang, Chair of the ECE Department, followed by an introduction to the ECE faculty and an overview of the department and its academic programs.   Students were introduced to the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering and learned more about the courses, skills, and career pathways they can explore throughout their time at SUNY Korea. The gathering also provided an opportunity for students to connect with the faculty members and colleagues as they begin their university journey.   The ECE Department warmly welcomes our 12 incoming students and looks forward to supporting them throughout their academic journey at SUNY Korea.

<Chair / Professor Seung Ho Hwang>   The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at SUNY Korea is pleased to welcome Professor Seung Ho Hwang as the new Chair of the ECE Department.   Professor Hwang received his B.S. degree from Seoul National University, his M.S. degree from KAIST, and his Ph.D. degree from the University of California, Berkeley, all in Electrical Engineering. Before joining SUNY Korea, he served as a faculty member at KAIST for about ten years. He then spent another decade in Silicon Valley, where he developed key patents that helped establish the HDMI standard. He later served as Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics' System LSI Division and Hyundai Motor Company, where he contributed to connected car and vehicle intelligence technologies.   Professor Hwang brings extensive academic and industry experience to the department. His research interests include electronic and electrical systems design and implementation. The department warmly welcomes Professor Hwang and looks forward to continued growth and new achievements under his leadership.

<Chair Hong and President Lee at the Farewell Ceremony>   The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at SUNY Korea expresses its sincere appreciation to Professor Sangjin Hong, founding chair of the ECE Department, for his many contributions to the department since its establishment in Fall 2022.   Under Professor Hong's guidance, the department established its instructional laboratories, developed course offerings and course sequences tailored to SUNY Korea ECE students, and launched the EVision student club and the Women in ECE initiative. Through his commitment to education and student mentoring, he created a supportive community where students could grow both academically and professionally. These efforts laid a strong foundation for the department's academic programs and student activities.   The department thanks Professor Hong for his vision, dedication, and lasting contributions. His work has shaped the department and will continue to support its students and faculty for years to come. We wish him continued success and happiness in the future.