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Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

We turn brilliant ideas into advanced technology, solving real world problems with future facing solutions. We have consistently built our reputation as world leaders in the areas of electromagnetics, semiconductors and communications.

Research Excellence Framework 2021

REF 2021

Research that changes lives

We are proud to have come in the top 10 in the REF 2021 in terms of the quality of our research. 96 per cent of our research is rated in the highest two categories in the REF 2021.

Research Excellence Framework 2021

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Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
The University of Sheffield
Sir Frederick Mappin Building
Sheffield
S1 3JD

Tel: +44 114 222 5355

Email: infoeee@sheffield.ac.uk

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News

Launch of the SNEPC in the Engineering Heartspace
26 May 2022

Launch of the Sheffield NEVC Electric Powertrain Technology (SNEPC) Research Centre

This exciting new international research collaboration will focus on the development of the next generation of advanced powertrain technologies for electric vehicles.

REF 2021
12 May 2022

Faculty of Engineering celebrates its impactful research

The University of Sheffield is today (12 May 2022) celebrating its pioneering research which is addressing some of the biggest global challenges and making a real-world impact.
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6 May 2022

Professor Geraint Jewell honored by the Learned Society of Wales

Professor Geraint Jewell has been elected as one of the new 2022 fellows of the Learned Society of Wales as a result of his outstanding achievements, professional standing and the impact his work has had on wider society.

Read more on the FEMM Hub website
energy storage technologies
5 April 2022

University of Sheffield researchers awarded £1.2m to accelerate the transition to a net zero grid through energy storage technologies

A collaborative team of researchers, led by the University of Sheffield, will use the EPSRC grant to explore how different energy storage devices and technologies can be integrated into the grid to make it more resilient.