A former dean of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Engineering and renowned Canadian engineering scholar has been recognized for his contributions to the field of microelectronics with a national lifetime achievement award.
Dr. Adel Sedra, professor emeritus and former dean of engineering at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Canada’s Semiconductor Council during its annual awards dinner in Ottawa last month. The event also honoured the late K.C. Smith, Sedra’s longtime collaborator and co-author of the seminal textbook Microelectronic Circuits.
First published in 1982, Microelectronic Circuits has shaped how electrical and computer engineering is taught across the globe. The textbook has sold more than two million copies in ten languages and continues to serve as a core resource for students and instructors. A permanent exhibit celebrating the textbook’s legacy, unveiled in 2024 on the fifth floor of Engineering 7, highlights the enduring impact of Sedra and Smith’s work.
Sedra joined À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ in 2003 as dean of engineering after a distinguished career at the University of Toronto, where he held several academic leadership positions, including vice-president academic and provost. His leadership at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ helped to expand the Faculty’s global profile and commitment to interdisciplinary innovation.
Dr. Adel Sedra, former dean of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Engineering