FIU College of Engineering and Computing

Florida International University - Electrical and Computer Engineering
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We are thrilled to announce and celebrate the outstanding achievement of our faculty, Dr. Shamim Shawkat, who has been awarded her first major grant—a remarkable $750,000 grant from the Department of Energy (DoE).

Dr. Shawkat's accomplishment brings tremendous pride and honor to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), our college, and the entire University. Join us in extending our heartfelt congratulations to her on this remarkable milestone. 

This achievement not only recognizes Dr. Shawkat's dedication and expertise but also highlights the exceptional research contributions she brings to our institution. 

Once again, congratulations to Dr. Shamim Shawkat on this well-deserved recognition!

Research Description of Project

Developing novel high-performance SPAD detectors for HEP - creating a training and research path for minority students