ECE Faculty Honors and Awards

National Academy of Engineering

Chen-Ching Liu (2020)

For contributions to computational methods for power system restoration and cybersecurity.

Dushan Boroyevich (2014)

For advancements in control, modeling, and design of electronic power conversion for electric energy and transportation.

Fred C. Lee (2011)

For contributions to high-frequency power conversion and systems integration technologies, education, industry alliances, and technology transfer.

Arun G. Phadke (1993)

For contributions to the field of digital control, protection, and monitoring of power electrical systems.

IEEE Fellows

Lingjia Liu (2025)

For contributions to multi-cell multi-user MIMO and intelligent spectrum access.

Yi Shi (2025)

For contributions to wireless network performance optimization and wireless security.

Harpreet S. Dhillon (2023)

For contributions to heterogeneous cellular networks.

Haining Wang (2020)

For contributions to network and cloud security.

Walid Saad (2019)

For contributions to distributed optimization in cooperative and heterogeneous wireless systems.

Guo-Quan (G.Q.) Lu (2018)

For development of materials and packaging technologies for power electronics modules.

R. Michael Buehrer (2017)

For contributions to wideband signal processing in communications and geolocation.

Jung-Min (Jerry) Park (2017)

For contributions to dynamic spectrum sharing, cognitive radio networks, and security issues.

Lamine Mili (2016)

For contributions to robust state estimation for power systems.

T.-C. Poon (2016)

For contributions to optical image processing and digital holography.

Yue (Joseph) Wang (2016)

For contributions to genomic signal analytics and image-based tissue characterization.

Khai Ngo (2015)

For contributions to unified synthesis and modeling of switched-mode converters.

Y. Thomas Hou (2014)

For contributions to modeling and optimization of wireless networks.

Michael S. Hsiao (2013)

For contributions to automatic test pattern generation of integrated circuits.

Luke Lester (2013)

For contributions to quantum dot lasers.

Timothy Sands (2010)

For contributions to metal/semiconductor interfaces and heterogeneous integration.

Dong S. Ha (2008)

For leadership in VLSI design and test.

Jih-Sheng (Jason) Lai (2007)

For contributions to high performance high power inverters.

Dushan Boroyevich (2006)

For advancement of control, modeling and design of switching power converters.

Jeff Reed (2004)

For contributions to software defined radio.

Krishnan Ramu (2001)

For contributions to the development of AC and switched reluctance motor drives.

Saifur Rahman (1998)

For contributions to electric power engineering education.

Marius K. Orlowski (1997)

For contributions to the modeling of MOSFET devices and technology.

Chen-Ching Lui (1994)

For contributions to development of knowledge-based systems for power system applications.

Charles W. Bostian (1992)

For contributions to and leadership in the understanding of satellite path radio wave propagation.

Sedki M. Riad (1992)

For contributions to time-domain measurement s through physical modeling of sampling devices.

Amir I. Zaghloul (1992)

For contributions to the application of phased array antennas to communications satellite systems.

Fred C. Lee (1990)

For contributions to high-frequency quasi-resonant and multiresonant converters and for the development of a program of engineering education in power electronics.

Warren Stutzman (1989)

For contributions to wave propagation through the natural environment and antenna synthesis.

David de Wolf (1988)

For contributions to wave propagation theory in random media and to the numerical simulation of wave and particle beams by phase-space methods.

Gary S. Brown (1986)

For contributions to the understanding and application of electromagnetic scattering from rough surfaces.

Arun G. Phadke (1980)

For contributions to the application of digital computers to power systems.

Other Fellows

ABET Fellow

Scott Dunning (2019)

American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Fellow

Yue (Joseph) Wang (2004)

Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Fellow

Amir Zaghloul (2011)

Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA) Fellow

Harpreet S. Dhillon (2022)

Association of Energy Engineers

Scott Dunning (2015)

Institute of Physics

T.-C. Poon (2014)
Richard Claus (2001)

National Academy of Inventors

Timothy D. Sands (2012)
Alan Michaels (2022)

National Science Foundation Fellow

Arthur Ball (2006)

Materials Research Society

Timothy D. Sands (2009)

OSA Fellow

T.-C. Poon (1998)
David de Wolf (1991)

Pratt Fellow

Arthur Ball (2008)

SPIE Fellows

Luke Lester (2013)
Anbo Wang (2010)
T.-C. Poon (1999)
Richard Claus (1992)

Technical Society Awards

ASCE Normal Medal

Richard Claus (1999)

ASME Adaptive Structures and Material Systems Prize

Richard Claus (1998)

ASEE James H. McGraw Award

Scott Dunning (2018)

ASEE Frederick J. Berger Award

Scott Dunning (2015)

IEEE Industrial Electronics Society Anthony J. Hornfeck Service Award

Krishnan Ramu (2010)

IEEE-USA Professional Achievement Award

Saifur Rahman (2010)

IEEE Centennial Medal

Richard Claus (1994)

HKN Technical Achievement Award

Arun Phadke

SPIE Lifetime Achievement Award

Richard Claus (2002)

SPIE Harold E. Edgerton Award

Luke Lester (2012)

SPIE Dennis Gabor Award

T.-C. Poon (2016)

Emmett N. Leith Medal

T.-C. Poon (2024)

Major Teaching and Advising Awards

Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching

Kristie Cooper (2024)
Kendall Giles (2024)
Arthur Ball (2022)

Virginia Outstanding Teacher Award

Richard Claus (2004)

HKN Outstanding Teaching Award

Dushan Boroyevich (1994)
Richard Claus (1982)

Wine Award Winners for a history of teaching excellence

Jaime De La Ree (2009)
William Baumann (2005)
Tim Pratt (2004)
Charles Bostian (1982)

Sporn Award Winners for excellence in introductory courses

Jaime De La Ree (2004)
Jason Thweatt (2002)
G.Q. Lu (1995)
Richard Claus (1984)

Edward S. Diggs Teaching Scholars

Tom Martin (2011)

Provost's Award for Excellence in Advising

Leslie Pendleton (2001)

Award for Exellence in Career Advising

Leslie Pendleton (1993 - 1994)

Excalibur Award for Teaching with Technology

Tom Martin (2014)
Joe Tront (2005)
Scott Midkiff (2004)

Alumni Award for Excellence in International Education

Sedki Riad (2011)

Pete White Chair for Innovation in Engineering Education

Joe Tront (2010 - 2012)

Research & Service Awards

Dean's Awards for Excellence in Research

Yang (Cindy) Yi (2024)

Dean's Awards for Excellence in Service

Luiz DaSilva (2024)
Saifur Rahman (2024)

Sloan Research Fellowship

Paul Plassmann (2016)

Franklin Award

Arun Phadke (2008)

Virginia Scientist of the the Year

Richard Claus

Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)

Tom Martin (2006)
Sanjay Raman (2000)

NSF CAREER Awards

Thinh Doan (2024)
Ruoxi Jia (2023)
Dong Dong (2022)
Yuhao Zhang (2021)
Ryan Williams (2021)
Mona Ghassemi (2020)
Xiaoting Jia (2019)
Guoqiang Yu (2018)
Yang (Cindy) Yi (2018)
Vassilis Kekatos (2018)
Qiang Li (2017)
Walid Saad (2013)
Jo Baker (2012)
Yaling Yang (2011)
Paul Ampadu (2010)
Masoud Agah (2008)
Leyla Nazhandali (2008)
Jung-Min Park (2008)
Patrick Schaumont (2007)
Yong Xu (2007)
Tom Martin (2005)
Allen MacKenzie (2005)
Thomas Hou (2004)
Dan Stilwell (2003)
Michael Hsaio (2001)
Mark Jones (1997)
Luke Lester (1995)
G.Q. Lu (1995)

Office of Naval Research (ONR) Young Investigator Awards

Walid Saad (2015)
Thomas Hou (2003)
Dan Stillwell (2003)

Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Program (YIP) Awards

Thinh Doan (2024)
Mona Ghassemi (2020)
Wei Zhou (2018)

NSF Young Investigator Award

Lamine Mili (1993)

Alumni Distinguished Professors

Charles Bostian (Emeritus)

University Distinguished Professors

Fred C. Lee
Arun Phadke (Emeritus)
Dushan Boroyevich

Alumni Research Award Winners

Richard Claus (1994)
Fred Lee (1990)