Steven Wilton

Steven Wilton is a Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of British Columbia, where he also serves as Department Head (2019–2023, reappointed in 2024). He holds a BASc from the University of Victoria, and MASc and PhD from the University of Toronto.

• Education
  • BASc (Victoria)
  • MASc (Toronto)
  • PhD (Toronto)

His research focuses on Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) algorithms. He explores FPGA architectures, post-silicon debugging, and programmable logic for System-on-a-Chip (SoC) design, aiming to enhance FPGA efficiency and accessibility for small/medium electronics companies.

As part of the UBC SoC Research Group and ICICS, he contributes to advanced computing systems. He is also a Professional Engineer (BC) and IEEE Fellow, recognized for his work in electrical and computer engineering.

• Scientific Awards
  • IEEE Fellow

Dr. Wilton supervises graduate students like Andrew David Gunter (PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering) and teaches courses including ELEC 402, CPEN 311, and CPEN 513. His affiliations include the Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems (ICICS) and the Quantum Computing Research Cluster.