| Asian American Academy of Science and Engineering |
Honoring ten distinguished leaders whose contributions have advanced science, engineering, technology, innovation, and industry on a global scale
The Asian American Academy of Science and Engineering (AAASE) proudly announces the election of its 2026 Class of Fellows. Election as an AAASE Fellow is among the highest honors bestowed by the Academy, recognizing exceptional accomplishments, sustained leadership, and significant impact on the professions and society these individuals represent. The 2026 Fellows will be formally inducted during the AAASE Annual Summit and Fellows Induction Ceremony at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on November 7–8, 2026.
Associate Vice President for Research / Cardiss Collins Professor of Mechanical Engineering and (by courtesy) Civil and Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences, and Materials Science and Engineering / Director, Northwestern Initiative for Manufacturing Science and Innovation (NIMSI), Northwestern University
Elected Member of the National Academy of Engineering, recognized for contributions to sustainable and flexible manufacturing processes.
Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute / George L. MacGregor Distinguished Chair in Biomedical Sciences / Director, Center for Inflammation Research / Professor, Department of Molecular Biology / Professor, Center for Genetics of Host Defense, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center / Member, National Academy of Sciences / Member, National Academy of Medicine / Fellow, Royal Society
Elected Member of the National Academy of Engineering, recognized for the discovery of the cGAS-STING pathway and its foundational role in innate immunity.
Carl Richard Soderberg Professor of Power Engineering / Professor of Mechanical Engineering / Faculty Director, Climate Project at MIT / Director, Rohsenow Kendall Laboratories, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Elected Member of the National Academy of Engineering, honored for pioneering research in nanoscale heat transfer and energy conversion.
Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Technology, Shell
Technology executive, innovator, and leader in industrial research and development, with a career spanning advanced fuels, lubricants, and global commercial technology strategy.
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, University of Georgia
Elected Member of the National Academy of Engineering, recognized for leadership in manufacturing systems and academic administration.
Distinguished Scientist and Technology Leader
Elected Member of the National Academy of Engineering, whose innovations in electronic materials have advanced integrated circuit manufacturing and technology development.
Chief Executive Officer, Intel Corporation
Globally recognized entrepreneur, investor, and technology industry leader, celebrated for transformative leadership across the semiconductor and technology sectors.
Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Director, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E)
Elected Member of the National Academy of Engineering, recognized for research in thermal energy systems and national leadership in energy innovation.
Regents’ Professor and The Charles Smithgall GT Institute-Endowed Chairs, Georgia Institute of Technology
Elected Member of the National Academy of Engineering, honored for contributions to electronic packaging materials and technologies.
Regents' Professor and Smithgall Institute Endowed Chair, Georgia Institute of Technology
Elected Member of the National Academy of Engineering, recognized for foundational contributions to combustion and propulsion science.
“The election of the 2026 Fellows reflects the extraordinary breadth and depth of achievement within our community. These outstanding individuals have transformed their respective fields through pioneering research, visionary leadership, and sustained contributions to society. We are honored to welcome them into the Fellowship of the Asian American Academy of Science and Engineering.”— Peter Ma, AAASE President
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