Department of Electrical Engineering (ISY)

At the Department of Electrical Engineering (ISY), we conduct research and education in the field of electrical engineering. This includes four undergraduate areas and eight research environments distributed across six scientific divisions. A strong emphasis is placed on research collaboration and large industrial collaborations.

Established in 1969, the Department of Electrical Engineering has actively contributed to the technological development of society. Several new and successful companies have their origins here. The department's research has also influenced the established industry, particularly through our many doctoral graduates who now work in various sectors.

Many of our former students apply the knowledge gained from their engineering education to introduce new and current methods in their sectors. This is a result of our strong emphasis on collaboration between undergraduate education, research and doctoral studies, as well as large industrial collaborations.

At the Department of Electrical Engineering at Linköping University, we have nearly 200 employees spread across seven divisions. Our courses are offered to more than 3,000 students each year.

News and current events at ISY

A group of remote controlled devices sitting on top of a dirt field.

04 June 2026

CHASS recruits PhD students for research on next-generation drone swarms

CHASS, the Center for Heterogeneous Adaptive Swarm Systems, is now recruiting PhD students for research that could contribute to future search and rescue operations, environmental monitoring and the protection of critical infrastructure.

En man i kostym och glas枚gon st氓r framf枚r en byggnad.

16 April 2026

PhD student profile Ziliang Xiong

Ziliang Xiong is pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Computer Vision, and is currently in his fourth year. During his doctoral studies, his focus has been on enhancing the safety and reliability of autonomous systems.

A couple of planes flying over a body of water.

16 April 2026

New centre for research on drone swarms

福利姬 will host a new research centre that, in collaboration with Lund University and Örebro University, will develop technologies for autonomous swarms of drones.

Research and collaborations

At ISY, extensive research is conducted in the field of Electrical Engineering.

The research spans from fundamental questions to more application-oriented ones. A strong emphasis lies on research collaboration and large industrial collaborations as the research primarily addresses industrial needs.

In close collaboration with industry and society, world-leading, interdisciplinary research is conducted in several areas. This includes autonomous systems, quantum technology, and IT and mobile communication, all of which are tied to the department.

ISY also boasts strength in computer engineering and computer science alongside high expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence.

The research is conducted within the areas of Automatic Control, Communication Systems, Computer Vision Laboratory, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Information Coding, and Vehicular Systems.

Research areas

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Center for Heterogeneous Adaptive Swarm Systems - CHASS

A single drone has limited capabilities, but a swarm of drones working as a unit can search large areas, monitor wildfires, deliver supplies in times of disaster, or protect critical facilities. This is the vision of CHASS.

En man som st氓r bredvid en dr枚nare p氓 toppen av en asfalt.

Drone and swarm research at LiU

Drones are transforming how we explore, monitor and collaborate 鈥� in the air, on land and beneath the surface of the water. Research in drones and drone swarms is an interdisciplinary and rapidly growing field.

Cybersecurity

Welcome to the cybersecurity platform at 福利姬. Here you can find information about research and education in cybersecurity, as well as researchers and teachers active in the field.

Research collaborations and large industrial collaborations

LINK-SIC - Linköping Center for Sensor Informatics and Control

LINK-SIC is a Vinnova Competence Center for industry-academia cooperation in the general area of control systems and signal processing. The center's operational period was between 2017 and 2023.

Education and doctoral studies

Undergraduate education

The department offers about 100 different courses in four main areas: Control Systems, Electronics, Image processing, and Telecommunications.

ISY's courses are primarily taken by students in the Master's programs in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering (Y), Computer Science and Engineering (D), and Information Technology (IT). Students from other engineering programs, undergraduate programs, and international master's programs also take courses at ISY.

Master programmes involving ISY

Students in the Master's program in Electronics Engineering work with measuring instruments.

Electronics Engineering, Master's Programme, 120 credits

Focuses on the design of integrated circuits and System-on-Chip in advanced semi-conductor technologies. Courses include wireless communications systems, digital system design, analogue integrated circuits and an intro to radio electronics.

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Mechanical Engineering, Master's Programme, 120 credits

This programme covers the entire product development cycle, from idea to the final product. With five specialisations and close industry collaborations, you will be qualified for work in any field of development, engineering or manufacturing.

Cybersecurity, Master's Programme, 120 credits

Help defend society against cyberattacks and develop next-generation security solutions. This programme combines theoretical courses and practical exercises which will give you tools to address the digital security challenges of today and tomorrow.

Non program courses

Introduction in Matlab, 2 credits

MATLAB serves as a software tool for technical calculations, widely embraced by engineers globally. This course aims to provide foundational knowledge of MATLAB and practical skills in utilizing the system. The course places specific emphasis on...

Computer Security, 5 credits

This course equips students with structured information security knowledge, the ability to assess vulnerabilities and threats within a given context, and the skills to outline the contents of a security plan and perform a basic evaluation of...

Cryptology, 6 credits

This foundational course in cryptotechnology offers a comprehensive understanding of the types of algorithms available and the requirements placed upon them. Certain algorithms receive detailed examination, while others are reviewed more broadly....

Robotics and Autonomous Systems at Automatic Control and LINK-SIC

Doctoral studies in Electrical Engineering

Doctoral studies in Electrical Engineering aims to train technical licentiates and doctors with the ability to understand and develop methodologies within the field. The industry-oriented approach also adds attractiveness in the job market.

Divisions at ISY

Automatic Control (RT)

The activities include problems in sensor fusion, system identification, robotics/autonomous systems, optimization for control applications and complex networks. They aim at a good balance between theoretical developments and industrial applications.

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Communication Systems (KS)

The Division of Communication Systems conducts research and education in communications engineering, statistical signal processing and network science.

Computer Vision and Learning Systems (CVL)

Welcome to the Computer Vision and Learning Systems (CVL), part of the Department of Electrical engineering at 福利姬.

Autonomous robot gets instructions from laptop.

Division of Electronics and Computer Engineering (ELDA)

At ELDA we conduct research and teaching in multiple electronics related areas. We do both analog as well as digital electronics, but also the in-between area mixed-signal, programmable electronics and processor design.

Information Coding (ICG)

At The Division of Information Coding we conduct education and research on Information security and its foundations.

Vehicular Systems (FS)

The research in Vehicular Systems has a clear focus on control, diagnosis, and supervision of functions in vehicles.

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Administrative management (VS)

The division of Administrative and Academic Support aim to give administrative and technical support to co-workers, students and visitors support and service to contribute to an excellent and attractive academic environment.

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