Congratulations to School of Computing Professor Gabor Fichtinger, who has become an IEEE Fellow as of January 1st, 2016. The citation from the Board of Directors of the IEEE reads: “For contributions to medical robotics and computer assisted intervention.”
In his letter, Dr. Howard E. Michel, IEEE President and CEO, wrote:
“The IEEE Fellow is one of the most prestigious honors of the IEEE, and is bestowed upon a very limited number of Senior Members who have contributed importantly to the advancement or application of engineering, science and technology bringing significant value to our society. The number of IEEE Fellows elevated in a year is no more than one-tenth of one percent of the total IEEE voting membership.
I am delighted to share the good news with you and to congratulate you on having this distinguished individual on your staff.”