2009 IEEE Fellow awards

The IEEE Fellows Program was established to recognize and honor outstanding members for their significant accomplishments in the advancement or application of engineering, science, and technology and for their contributions to the mission of the IEEE: to advance global prosperity by fostering technological innovation, enabling members’ careers and promoting community worldwide. The IEEE Fellows are an elite group from around the globe. The IEEE looks to the Fellows for guidance and leadership as the world of electrical and electronic technology continues to evolve. The Instrumentation and Measurement Society Fellows Identification and Evaluation Committees identify candidates, gather references from their peers, and submit detailed applications to the IEEE Fellow Committee in a confidential process typically extending over several years. After a further rigorous evaluation and selection process by the IEEE Fellow Committee, each year a slate of candidates for elevation to Fellow is proposed to the IEEE Board of Directors for approval. Per IEEE rules, the number of successful candidates, in any year, must not exceed one-tenth percent of the IEEE voting membership on record as of 31 December of the preceding year. This year only 295 Fellows were elevated from approximately 302,000 members. Five I&M Society members were elevated this year from 4,455 members. IEEE Fellows receive a certificate and pin.