The Communications and Networks Engineering Department at the College of Engineering successfully hosted the CME Research Talk on February 13, 2024, providing a platform for scholars to present cutting-edge research in engineering and technology. Chaired by Dr. Umashankar, the event featured insightful presentations on topics such as EEG-based prosthetic control, high-voltage power electronics, and 5G vehicular communication. Dr. Moustafa Nasralla opened the session with research on EEG-based upper limb prosthetics, followed by Dr. Maged Esmail’s talk on fiber optic sensing for industrial and medical applications. Dr. Mahajan Sagar Bhaskar highlighted recent power electronics configurations for high-voltage applications. Dr. Haleem Farman explored facial emotion recognition technology and its impact on healthcare and security, and Dr. Mehr E Munir presented super-compact millimeter-wave antennas for 5G vehicular applications. The event concluded with an engaging Q&A session, fostering knowledge exchange and reinforcing the department’s commitment to research and innovation.