Distinguished Adjunct Professor Asad Madni has been selected by the Board of Trustees for induction into the Engineering and Science Hall of Fame (ESHF). According to ESHF, “you have been elected for 2026 induction to the Engineering and Science Hall Of Fame for your work in the development and commercialization of the Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) gyroscope for aerospace and automotive safety. The Engineering and Science Hall of Fame mission is to honor Engineers and Scientists whose work significantly enhances the quality of life for humanity. Commercialized as the GyroChip and first applied in the aerospace and defense industries, the technology has saved lives around the world through its use in aircraft and passenger vehicles. Your many other accomplishments throughout your distinguished career are also recognized by the ESHF. It is a great honor that you join your fellow inductees Wilbur and Orville Wright for controlled, powered flight; Glenn Curtiss for enhancements of aircraft; James Doolittle for night flight instruments, aviation fuel; Hans von Ohain for the jet engine; Elmond Decker for high frequency wave transmission; James Tsui for aircraft position and GPS software and many other of your fellow inductees“.
More specific information about the ESHF and inductees may be found at Engineering & Science Hall of Fame.