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Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of the largest and most active at Clemson. Our faculty's diverse research expertise crosses disciplines, often partnering with other departments and colleges within the university.

Energy Systems

Energy systems research focuses on the generation and management of power in both traditional electrical systems as well as modern applications of renewable energy. Examples include electric vehicles, energy storage, microgrids, power systems automation and optimization, and smart grids. Design problems span everything from individual electric machines to vast interconnected power generation and distribution systems. Students of this area are recruited in all industries related to energy including electrical, nuclear, wind, solar, and hydroelectric power.

Associated Faculty

Chris Edrington | Sukumar Brahma | Johan Enslin | Ramtin Hadidi | Dingrui Li | Behnaz Papari | Rajendra Singh | Kevin Tomsovic | G. Kumar Venayagamoorthy

Research Topics

  1. 1. Electric Machinery
  2. 2. Electric Vehicles
  3. 3. Energy Storage
  4. 4. Microgrids
  5. 5. Renewable Energy
  6. 6. Smart Grids
  1. 7. Power Systems Analysis
  2. 8. Power Systems Automation and Computation
  3. 9. Power Systems Dynamic Performance
  4. 10. Power System Operations and Optimization
  5. 11. Power System Security
  6. 12. Power System Simulation and Modeling

Graduate Courses

Research within the Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering falls within five areas of interest. For each field, there are recommended classes that prepare you for successful completion of the program.

Please select your area of interest:

  • Electric Vehicles
  • Microgrids and Smart grids
  • Power Systems Analysis
  • Renewable Energy
  • Power System Simulation and Modeling
  • Clear
ENERGY SYSTEMS COURSES
Fall Spring
ECE 6180 Power System Analysis ECE 6160 Smart Grid
ECE 6610 Fundamentals of Solar Energy ECE 6190 Electric Machines and Drives
ECE 6710 Electrification of Transportation ECE 6200 Renewable Energy Penetration on the Power Grid
ECE 8020 Electric Motor Control ECE 6710 Electrification of Transportation
ECE 8070 Computer Methods for Power Systems Analysis ECE 8160 Electric Power Distribution System Engineering
ECE 8620 Real Time Computer Application in Power Systems ECE 8170 Power System Transients
ECE 8640 MicroGrids in Virtual Power Plant ECE 8240 Power System Protection
ECE 8630 Power System Dynamics and Stability ECE 8260 Solar Cells
(*) class not offered every year

Full syllabi can be found on our Graduate Course Syllabi page

The Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of the largest and most active at Clemson. Our faculty's diverse research expertise crosses disciplines, often partnering with other departments and colleges within the university.