Undergraduate student profiles

See what our undergraduate students have to say about their Electrical and Electronic Engineering degrees.

I decided to study General Engineering so that I could develop a breadth of knowledge and understanding of engineering.

Fudail MEng General Engineering

Meet Fudail, a General Engineering student at Sheffield. Discover his journey, from his decision to study General Engineering to how he's found his place in the vibrant Sheffield community.

I like my schedule being evenly spread throughout the week, which leaves me enough free time to enjoy my hobbies.

Malik BEng Mechatronics & Robotics

Malik, a Pakistani student from Dubai, shares his experiences, from the challenges of programming his first robot to the joys of playing volleyball and exploring his new city.

My Sheffield experience: what I've learned and where I'm going

Garima MEng Electronics and Computer Engineering

Garima, an MEng Electronics and Computer Engineering student, shares her experience studying at Sheffield. Garima's story is a reminder that engineering isn't just about numbers and formulas; it's about passion, curiosity, and the drive to make something real.

Beyond the Classroom: Lessons Learned in Industry: Romesa Khawaja's Story

Romesa Khawaja MEng General Engineering

Romesa Khawaja, a General Engineering student in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, recently completed a 12-month industrial placement at Tata Steel. During her time at the steel company, Romesa made significant contributions to sustainability initiatives and gained valuable experience in various engineering fields. Let's discover how Romesa's industrial placement experience helped shape her career.

A Year of Growth: Harry Spears’ Industrial Placement at Bryden Wood

Harry Spears MEng General (Civil) Engineering

Looking back on his industrial placement at Bryden Wood, Harry Spears, a General Engineering student, reflects on the experience he gained in both Structural and Civil Engineering.

Photo of Yanelle, an MEng student in the EEE Department

Meet Yanelle- “��Ϲ��ing engineering will be one of the best decisions you will ever make”

Yanelle Redaus Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Yanelle is a second-year MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering student, she is also a Science and Engineering Ambassador for the university. Moving from London to pursue her passion for Electronic and Electrical Engineering, she shares her experience in the department and at the ��Ϲ��.

Photograph of Aiman outside the General Electric Renewable Energy offices during his industrial placement year

I got a job! - Aiman's journey with General Electric Renewable Energy, from a placement year to a graduate job

Ameerul Aiman Bin Shahizam Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with an Industrial Placement Year)

As part of his MEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Aiman completed an Industrial Placement Year as a Control Engineering Intern at GE Renewable Energy. After many successes over the course of his Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree, including being shortlisted for a Leadership award at the Inspiring Student Worker Awards and winning the People's Prize 'Champion of Champions' at 'Engineering, You're Hired', Aiman is now moving on to a graduate job with his previous employer from his Industrial Placement Year. Read his thoughts looking back on his time in the EEE Department at Sheffield in this Q&A.

A photo of Yichen (Joanna) in the Peak District

Yichen's student experience - "Sheffield is a very diverse city, and I felt welcomed as an international student."

Yichen (Joanna) Zhu Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Yichen (Joanna) is an international student from China pursuing a BEng degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Joanna is an International Engineering Ambassador, and in this Q&A shares her experience and provides advice for prospective students considering Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Joanna will continue her journey in the study of Electrical and Electronic Engineering after finishing her BEng degree, and sees herself as a competent and responsible global citizen who wants to apply her engineering knowledge in the future to make the world a better place.

Photograph of Garima next to the River Thames in London

Meet Garima - “Extracurricular activities have added greatly to my university experience, making it wholesome and multifaceted"

Garima Malhotra Electronics and Computer Engineering

Garima is an international student from India who is currently studying for an MEng degree in Electronics and Computer Engineering at the ��Ϲ��. In her spare time, she actively contributes as a valued member of the Women in Engineering Society, and participates in the Sheffield Engineering Leadership and Service Award (SELSA), a programme that equips her with invaluable leadership skills and allows her to create a profound impact in both research and industry. With her rich and diverse university experiences, Garima provides a comprehensive insight into the vibrant environment at Sheffield.

Photograph of Ece in a green space outside

Ece talks about her experience on the BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Ece Erkan Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with an Industrial Placement Year)

Ece is an international student from Turkey in her final year of study for a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and has had a remarkable experience studying at Sheffield so far. She did a year in industry as an Electronics Design Engineer, is a recipient of the Electronics Weekly Bright Sparks award, and attended a hackathon with a cross-faculty ��Ϲ�� engineering team which has led to a graduate role! We caught up with her to find out about her experience studying with us in the department, and the role she’ll be moving onto at Siemens Mobility after graduating this year.

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