Shuo Wang, Ph.D.
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
In an increasingly electrified world, invisible electrical noise can determine whether a system performs flawlessly or fails. Shuo Wang, the Michael Hsing Faculty Fellow, is a leading authority on understanding and controlling those forces. His work has fundamentally changed how engineers design electronics to be efficient, reliable and secure.
Wang’s research addresses electromagnetic interference (EMI), an often-overlooked challenge that can disrupt systems ranging from electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure to data centers and medical devices. As electronics become faster and more compact, managing EMI has become increasingly complex. Wang’s contributions transformed EMI from a trial-and-error engineering obstacle into a predictive, science-based discipline.
His work has been especially influential in the adoption of wide-bandgap semiconductor technologies such as silicon carbide and gallium nitride. These materials enable higher efficiency and power density but also introduce new electromagnetic challenges. By developing accurate models, measurement techniques and suppression strategies for EMI., Wang has enabled safer and more reliable deployment of next-generation power systems.
Beyond performance, Wang has emerged as a leader in electromagnetic security. He has demonstrated how unintended emissions can be exploited for cyber and hardware attacks — and how systems can be engineered to resist them. “Our work transforms EMI from a barrier into an enabler,” Wang says, “for the next generation of electrified, sustainable, and resilient systems.”
His research has attracted millions of dollars in funding from federal agencies and industry partners and has produced numerous patents with applications in transportation, defense, and energy systems. He has authored hundreds of scholarly publications and is a frequent keynote speaker at international conferences. His work consistently bridges theory and practice, preparing engineers to design systems that meet the demands of an electrified future.
In nominating him, department chair and now Dean Mark M. Tehranipoor noted that “Dr. Wang’s sustained excellence and transformative impact in power electronics and electromagnetic research have elevated UF’s global standing and advanced the field in lasting ways.”