As recognition for his outstanding contributions in the field of microelectronics, Professor Subramanian S. Iyer of the Samueli School of Electrical and Computer Engineering has received the Daniel C. Hughes, Jr. Memorial Award from the International Microelectronics Assembly & Packaging Society (IMAPS).
The Daniel C. Hughes, Jr. Memorial Award is the highest and most prestigious IMAPS technical honor, and is awarded only to individuals who have demonstrated remarkable progress in the field of microelectronics, along with exceptional support of the microelectronics industry, academic achievement, or assistance and service to IMAPS. As a recipient of the award, Professor Iyer was automatically made a Life Member and a Fellow of IMAPS.
IMAPS is the largest society dedicated to the growth and technical advancement of microelectronics and electronics packaging through professional education. The Society represents more than 3,000 members in US, European, and Asian chapters that represent every discipline and specialty in the electronics industry. IMAPS holds a variety of technical workshops and conferences each year, and the Microelectronics Foundation provides grants to students involved in electronics packaging disciplines.
Professor Iyer holds the Charles P. Reames Endowed Chair in the University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, as well another appointment in the Materials Sciences and Engineering Department, where he specializes in physical and wave electronics and circuit systems. Among his many technical accomplishments are the development of embedded DRAM and 45nm technology nodes used in the creation of the first generation of low-power portable devices. Professor Iyer has published over 300 papers and has more than 75 patents.
