Joshua Leung

Joshua Leung began studying electrical engineering at Arizona State University in the fall of 2024. He initially planned to study computer science but switched to electrical engineering after he found it takes his passion for math and gives it a practical, sometimes physical form.

At ASU, he has participated in sustainable hydrogen research in the LightWorks Lab, taken on leadership roles within clubs and gained industry experience through internships. He’s discovered that getting involved with numerous exciting projects has helped him gain valuable experience. He is involved in the Air Devils club, through which enabled him to contribute to the design of a RC plane and watch it compete in Kansas. Given the capacity of the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, he is confident students will be able to find something they truly resonate with.

As Joshua continues his education, he is excited about which of the many possible career paths he will journey towards.

Joshua’s advice for students:

“My advice to students is going to be tailored to those whose goal is to break into the industry but who are not quite sure what they want to do with an electrical engineering degree. As someone who went through a similar phase, and is honestly still in it, I think the number one piece of advice I have is to explore. ASU is a gargantuan institution, which is absolutely something that you can leverage. Whatever interests you might have, there is more likely than not someone or something with experience. However, it is up to you to find it. For example, if you’re in Barrett, the Barrett College Research Fellowship is a very straightforward way to dip your toes into research. It does have a slightly annoying class attached to it, but I still learned a lot from my experience. There are also many student organizations all across campus that can provide practical experience. These practical experiences and projects that go beyond your basic coursework are crucial when you are interviewing for internships and other positions. It gives you something to talk about with recruiters. So, take advantage of ASU’s size and explore whatever you find interesting.”

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