Dr. Adel Sedra, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and former Dean of Engineering at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from . The prestigious honour was presented at the Council’s Annual Awards Dinner in Ottawa last week.
The award recognizes individuals whose significant and enduring contributions have shaped the fields of electrical engineering and the semiconductor industry. A specialist in microelectronics, Sedra's research focused on applications in communication and instrumentation systems, including the theory and design of circuits—work that has informed both academic understanding and practical innovation in the field.
A world-renowned scholar and visionary academic leader, Dr. Sedra has been a driving force in advancing microelectronics and semiconductor research for over five decades. His work has influenced generations of engineers, researchers, and educators across Canada and around the world. He is known globally as the co-author of Microelectronic Circuits, a foundational textbook used in electrical engineering programs and now in its eighth edition.
As Dean of Engineering from 2003 to 2012, Dr. Sedra led transformative initiatives that strengthened À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Engineering’s global reputation. Through bold strategic planning and an unwavering commitment to academic excellence, he elevated the Faculty’s research intensity, and broadened its profile as a comprehensive, innovation-driven engineering school.
Following his deanship, Dr. Sedra continued to teach an undergraduate electrical engineering course until 2020, further reflecting his dedication to education and mentorship. Through his leadership and ongoing commitment to teaching, he helped position the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ at the forefront of engineering education and research in Canada and around the world.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Adel Sedra on this well-deserved honour. His remarkable contributions to engineering education, research, and leadership have left a lasting legacy at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ and across the global academic and semiconductor communities.