July 31, 2026 ECE Focus on Faculty: TW Huang Written By: Allyson Crowley Departments: Electrical & Computer Engineering Categories: Faculty Tsung-Wei (TW) Huang is an associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at UW–Madison. In this short faculty spotlight video, Huang shares how his research is making parallel computing more accessible for performance-critical applications, including quantum computing, machine learning, and computer-aided design. His research group develops software systems that power the next generation of computing technologies, preparing students to tackle some of today’s most complex engineering problems. Hear how Huang’s application-focused teaching philosophy helps students solve real-world engineering challenges while developing the communication skills needed to become successful researchers and technology leaders. He also discusses his commitment to open-source software development, creating tools that have a lasting impact across both academia and industry. Focus on Faculty – TW Huang Close Video More on TW Huang: Parallel programming system developed at UW-Madison set for global rollout in C++ update Huang receives 2025 DAC Under-40 Innovators Award Huang wins IEEE/ACM ICCAD most influential paper award