UCSB prof honoured for work on comms chips
UC Santa Barbara electrical and computer engineering professor James Buckwalter has been inducted as a senior member of the US National Academy of Inventors.
The award is for his work advancing the high-speed and high-frequency integrated circuit technologies that underpin modern wireless communication systems.
By advancing circuit architectures that integrate CMOS with III-V materials, Buckwalter’s work helps push the limits of speed, efficiency and scalability in next-generation communication systems. His patented technologies contribute directly to innovations in wireless connectivity, sensing and high-performance electronics.
The organisation cited his remarkable achievements as an academic inventor and a rising leader in his field.
Buckwalter joins a network of 945 senior members worldwide. “This year’s Senior Member Class is a truly impressive cohort. These innovators come from a variety of fields and disciplines, translating their technologies into tangible impact,” said Paul R. Sanberg, founder and president of NAI. “I commend them on their incredible pursuits and I’m honoured to welcome them to the Academy.”
The induction ceremony will take place at NAI's annual conference in June at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles.
