The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is actively building its strength in research and innovation. Related activities broadly cover the scope of Communication Systems, Computer Systems Engineering, Control Systems, Electronic Systems and Energy Systems in alignment with the thematic centres of the Department's study programmes. As is the case for the Department's programmes of study, research and innovation are guided by its mission:
To produce competent, bold, articulate engineering graduates and to conduct relevant and innovative research and development for the social, economic and intellectual growth of the Caribbean region.