Portuguese researchers named fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

Researchers Mário Silveirinha and Nuno Borges, from the Telecommunications Institute(IT), have been named Fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), for their contributions to the electrodynamics of metamaterials and to the characterization and design of non-linear radio frequency circuits, respectively.

The distinction recognizes extraordinary qualifications and experience in areas designated by the IEEE, which annually elects a maximum of 0.1% of its members as Fellows. The position is awarded only by invitation of the Board of Directors to members with exceptional individual contributions to the advancement of engineering, science and technology that simultaneously contribute to adding value to society.

Dedicated to advancing technology and innovation for the benefit of humanity, the IEEE is a professional association made up of a global community of more than 400,000 members in 160 countries.. It publishes more than 170 scientific journals and organizes more than 1,300 conferences and meetings every year. IEEE members are engineers, scientists and technicians with professional interests rooted in electronic and computer sciences and related disciplines, from aerospace systems to biomedical engineering.