The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has announced the appointment of Tsu-Jae King Liu as its next president. A trailblazing researcher, innovator, educator, and academic leader, Liu will begin her six-year term on July 1, 2025.

Liu holds close to 100 patents and has co-authored over 500 research papers that have helped to advance computing and memory technology, shaping the future of electronics and information technology.

Her visionary leadership and dedication to excellence have earned her membership in the National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Inventors, among many other honors.

With a remarkable career spanning academia, industry, and research, she is internationally recognized for her pioneering contributions to semiconductor technology, most notably as co-inventor of FinFET.

This revolutionary transistor design powers the microprocessors in nearly every modern smartphone and computer.

Born in Ithaca, New York, and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Liu’s passion for engineering was sparked early during a visit to the Xerox PARC (Palo Alto Research Center) campus as a teenager.

She earned her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Stanford University, and she worked at Xerox PARC for several years before joining the UC Berkeley faculty in 1996.

As president, Liu aims to foster and build collaborative relationships and partnerships to advance the NAE's mission.

Liu currently serves as the dean of the College of Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, where she is also the Roy W. Carlson Professor of Engineering.

The National Academy of Engineering is excited to announce the appointment of Tsu-Jae King Liu as its next president! A trailblazing researcher, innovator, educator, and academic leader, Liu will begin her six-year term on July 1, 2025. Read more: https://t.co/Z1nJoNolr6 pic.twitter.com/DTWjRXqfNc

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