ECE Mentor Student Spotlight: Debrah Kwaku
February 21, 2025
ECE Mentor Spotlight
Debrah Kwaku
Major: Computer Engineering
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Ghana
What is your favorite part about being a mentor for MSU’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering?
Mentoring gives the opportunity to share my knowledge and guide students through technical challenges to help them gain confidence and develop problem-solving skills.
What makes Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mississippi State a good choice for potential students?
MSU offers compelling curriculum where the theory and the practical are blended to help students develop strong problem-solving skills as future engineers. Students have access to state-of-the-art research facilities, including the High Performance Computing Collaboratory, Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems, and the High Voltage Laboratory. These resources support cutting-edge research and hands-on learning experiences.
What ECE class has been your favorite class and why?
Electronics has been my favorite class because I enjoyed learning how components like transistors, diodes, and operational amplifiers come together to create functional circuits.
What is your favorite part about being an ECE major?
Working on projects that integrate hardware and software offers me endless opportunities to be creative and make meaningful contributions to technology.
What are some activities or experiences that you have had as part of your major and at MSU?
Some opportunities include participation in STEP Software Engineering – Google LLC and serving as an Undergraduate Research Assistant with ECE’s Dr. Luo on navigation of autonomous mobile robots.
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The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mississippi State University consists of 27 faculty members (including seven endowed professors), seven professional staff, and over 700 undergraduate and graduate students, with approximately 100 being at the Ph.D. level. With a research expenditure of over $14.24 million, the department houses the largest High Voltage Laboratory among North American universities.