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Smart professor who knows how to teach well, you get the sense that he cares about your experience and education more than most. Also helps that this course is one of the most interesting and engaging ECE classes I've taken.Rate My Professors ↗
Dr. Lipasti is an above average ECE professor. He relates in class content to scenarios students could see in the industry which I thought was very valuable. Given the flipped structure of the class, the professor does not play a huge role in student success. He is very smart, has a lot of industry experience, and has a passion for the content.Rate My Professors ↗
Mikko Lipasti is perhaps the most interesting man I have ever met. He showed me great things, not only about his class but about myself and my sexuality. He made me a man.Rate My Professors ↗
Not a good teacher.Rate My Professors ↗
He's a pretty stern professor but helps you with your concepts if you need help in the online exercises as well as in discussions and office hours. But if he catches you slacking in concepts, he will not outright tell you the answer. Come prepared if you want to do well in the exams and exercises.Rate My Professors ↗
He's very straight forward and if you listen to him, you'll do well in the class. If you're ever confused, he gives very good feedback and advice on how to move forward. Overall, a great professor who respects the advice student's give him on the course.Rate My Professors ↗
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ECE 990 is a doctoral research course for independent dissertation work under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | ECE 990 | Dissertator's Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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