19 Jan 2005 | Ref. 006-2005
Nashua, New Hampshire — BAE Systems engineers Drs. James Komiak and Phil Smith have been named Fellows by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
The IEEE is a technical professional association of more than 360,000 members in approximately 175 countries. The IEEE grade of Fellow is awarded by the board of directors to a member with an extraordinary record of accomplishments in any of IEEEs fields of interest.
IEEE recognised Dr. Komiak as a Fellow for his contributions to monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), high power amplifiers, and transmit/receive modules. He is an Engineering Fellow in the companys Microwave Electronics Group, part of BAE Systems Information & Electronic Warfare Systems (IEWS) in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Dr. Komiak received a Ph. D. in electrical engineering from Cornell University in 1978. He has authored 65 publications and holds six patents relating to circuit theory, GaAs MMIC devices and technology, high power amplifiers, solid state apertures and RF/microwave design. He has been widely recognised in industry, government, and academia for his engineering achievements.
IEEE cited Dr. Phil Smith as a Fellow for his contributions to microwave high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs). He is the director of BAE Systems Microwave Devices & Circuits group, also based at Nashua. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in the development of microwave semiconductor devices and related circuitry.
Dr. Smith, also an IEWS Engineering Fellow, received a Ph. D. in electrical engineering from Cornell University in 1981. He has served as a principal investigator on numerous technology development contracts and has authored or co-authored more than 140 publications and presentations.
About BAE SYSTEMS:
BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, fighting vehicles, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.
BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has more than 90,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately 12 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.
BAE Systems North America is one of Americas foremost national security, aerospace and information systems companies. It is a leading provider of electronic and information-based systems and knowledge-based solutions that meet our customers mission effectiveness and operational safety needs. BAE Systems North America employs more than 30,000 people at sites across the United States and the United Kingdom and generates more than $5 billion in annual sales.
The Information and Electronic Warfare Systems unit, part of BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Sector, provides and supports innovative capabilities-based solutions for U.S. Defense, Intelligence and Homeland Security customers. Its three major lines of business include Electronic Protection, Information Warfare, and Mission Electronics.
BAE Systems, innovating for a safer world.
For further information, please contact:
Keith Lewis, BAE Systems Information & Electronic Warfare Systems
Tel: +1 603-885-2818
keith.p.lewis@baesystems.com
