[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:20.948102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTUwNjYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2929480","instructor_name":"Akhilesh Jaiswal","course_label":"ECE555","course_id":"ECE 555","course_uid":"course_61894e29f1afa672860da66b","review_date":"2025-12-10 18:40:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Dr. Jaiswal for ECE 252, it was my first ECE course of college and he was a very good lecturer. The way the course is laid out was not my favorite but was not determined by him. He did a great job of making the weird and abstract ideas I had never heard of before sound very simple. His office hours were also very helpful! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2929480","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:20.948102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODM3MDA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2929480","instructor_name":"Akhilesh Jaiswal","course_label":"ECE555","course_id":"ECE 555","course_uid":"course_61894e29f1afa672860da66b","review_date":"2024-01-05 21:07:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty good lecturer, but I think he needs to re-prioritize the schedule. Too much time spent at the beginning on device physics we learned in ECE340. We were behind on new material and skipped 4 lectures from the syllabus. His notes are messy unless you follow along while he writes them. HW and projects are pretty easy, but they do take time. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2929480","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:20.948102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDgxMzE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2929480","instructor_name":"Akhilesh Jaiswal","course_label":"ECE555","course_id":"ECE 555","course_uid":"course_61894e29f1afa672860da66b","review_date":"2023-12-01 01:43:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Jaiswal is pretty good. Lectures, while not the most engaging, are very thorough and he connects the topics to real-world impacts (and share insights into modern VLSI desgin). My only complaints are his answers to questions (sometimes it seems like he's not getting what you're asking), and the project workload (so many hours in the dungeon). ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2929480","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:43.708129+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDk2ODY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1188666","instructor_name":"Azadeh Davoodi","course_label":"ECE555","course_id":"ECE 555","course_uid":"course_61894e29f1afa672860da66b","review_date":"2015-03-24 19:22:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Davoodi was a great professor for the class.  She really knew the material, and was able to explain it well.  She is a fairly quiet person so I would recommend sitting in the front of the class.  The class was a ton of work, but not very hard, you just have to put in the time.  Also her exams were fairly easy, just study the practice ones.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1188666","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:43.708129+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTU3NDY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1188666","instructor_name":"Azadeh Davoodi","course_label":"ECE555","course_id":"ECE 555","course_uid":"course_61894e29f1afa672860da66b","review_date":"2014-12-20 20:12:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"I can definitely she knows the material inside and out, and shes is never afraid of giving you an answer. This doesn't mean her answers are very clear, however. She made the midterms fairly easyusual for a class that dumps a full data path custom layout, so hopefully you have at least one good partner. Accent isn't bad, but she rambles often. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1188666","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:30.219199+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMTcwOTIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1987491","instructor_name":"Jing Li","course_label":"ECE555","course_id":"ECE 555","course_uid":"course_61894e29f1afa672860da66b","review_date":"2018-05-22 17:10:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"She only cares about herself, nothing else","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1987491","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:30.219199+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjM4OTIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1987491","instructor_name":"Jing Li","course_label":"ECE555","course_id":"ECE 555","course_uid":"course_61894e29f1afa672860da66b","review_date":"2017-12-16 20:28:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jing Li believes that students perform best if no exam prep material is given out and if new concepts are introduced on the exams themselves. The typo riddled exams are very tough and no solutions are posted. She did go over the exam in class, if you ask a question she takes it personally, and won't explain. Luckily the exams weren't cumulative.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1987491","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:30.219199+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODU5NDUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1987491","instructor_name":"Jing Li","course_label":"ECE555","course_id":"ECE 555","course_uid":"course_61894e29f1afa672860da66b","review_date":"2017-11-08 17:22:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"While she seems to not be inclined to answer students' questions, this semester has shown that she may be willing to change. She has started having students explain key concepts to the class to help them better understand. This has really helped, and I hope she continues this in the future. Exams are very difficult, hope for a good TA.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1987491","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:30.219199+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODA3MDM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1987491","instructor_name":"Jing Li","course_label":"ECE555","course_id":"ECE 555","course_uid":"course_61894e29f1afa672860da66b","review_date":"2017-10-31 10:27:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the most mean spirited professors I have ever had. Does not teach well(Power Lecture that she edits over). Is not willing to re-explain. Does not give extensions. Exams are difficult and make no sense. She does upload PPTs. I was just lucky that we have a good TA.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1987491","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:25.021681+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTExMTUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2761383","instructor_name":"Umit Ogras","course_label":"ECE555","course_id":"ECE 555","course_uid":"course_61894e29f1afa672860da66b","review_date":"2022-11-29 17:48:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Interactive classroom style. Very nice professor and cares about your learning. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2761383","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:25.021681+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODQxMDc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2761383","instructor_name":"Umit Ogras","course_label":"ECE555","course_id":"ECE 555","course_uid":"course_61894e29f1afa672860da66b","review_date":"2022-02-09 17:25:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ogras is amazing and easily one of the best professors at UW-Madison. His lectures are engaging and he gives practical examples that help appreciate the concepts better. He is extremely caring and wants students to learn. 10/10 would recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2761383","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:25.021681+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjczMDkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2761383","instructor_name":"Umit Ogras","course_label":"ECE555","course_id":"ECE 555","course_uid":"course_61894e29f1afa672860da66b","review_date":"2021-12-29 18:38:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Ogras' lectures were always focused, and he highlighted what was important and what was not. Tests and quizes were always very fair. When students were struggling, he adjusted deadlines as necessary and there was always clear communication. One of the best professors I have had in the ECE department. Take his class, if you get the chance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2761383","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]