Distinguished Professor Asad M Madni Selected for Induction to the Space Technology Hall of Fame and Appointed President of the Asia Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association

Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, today announced that two leading-edge technologies developed for space will be inducted into the 2025 Space Technology Hall of Fame® (STHF). The induction ceremony will occur during the annual Space Symposium, to be held April 7-10, 2025, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs.

Distinguished Adjunct Professor Asad M Madni has been selected for induction for the GyroChip® – Quartz Rate Sensor! According to STHF, “this prestigious recognition honors the significant impact your technology has made by bringing space innovations to benefit life on Earth. Your technology stood out among a competitive field of nominees, and we are thrilled to celebrate your achievement”.

The GyroChip®, a groundbreaking quartz rate sensor developed by BEI Technologies, revolutionized navigation, stabilization, and guidance systems across aerospace, defense, and automotive industries. Originally designed to enhance precision guidance for military and space applications, this compact quartz-based gyroscope was commercialized for widespread use, leading to its integration into over 90 aircraft models and 80 passenger vehicle designs. The automotive industry alone has incorporated more than 55 million GyroChips®, enabling advanced stability control systems that enhance vehicle safety.

At the forefront of this innovation was Dr. Asad M. Madni, who led the development and commercialization of the GyroChip®. As President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Technology Officer of BEI Technologies from 1992 until its $600 million acquisition by Schneider Electric in 2006, Dr. Madni played a pivotal role in transforming the technology from a high-cost aerospace instrument into an affordable, mass-produced solution. Under his leadership, BEI successfully adapted the GyroChip® for commercial markets by streamlining manufacturing and reducing costs, making it the world’s leading stability control sensor for automobiles.

The GyroChip®’s success reshaped multiple industries by making high-precision navigation and stability control widely available. Its legacy endures through its influence on contemporary inertial sensing technologies, ensuring safer and more efficient transportation and aerospace operations worldwide.

Commenting on the newest inductees, Space Foundation CEO Heather Pringle said, “BEI Technologies and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have developed solutions that not only advance space exploration but also enhance safety, efficiency and our quality of life. We are proud to recognize their contributions as part of the 2025 Space Technology Hall of Fame.”

Founded in 1988 in partnership with NASA, the Space Technology Hall of Fame recognizes the life-changing technologies emerging from global space programs; honors the scientists, engineers and innovators responsible; and communicates to the public the importance of these technologies as a return on investment in space exploration.

Professor Madni was also appointed President of the Asia Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association for a two year term commencing January 2025.