Dr. Adel S. Sedra
Fellow
Current Employer
University of Waterloo
Election Year
2003
Academy
Académie des sciences
Discipline
Engineering
Department
Faculty of Engineering
Keywords
Microelectronics, solid-state circuits, signal processing, electrical engineering, integrated circuits, analog electronics
LONG
Adel Sedra is internationally recognized for his scientific contributions to the field of microelectronics and in particular for his seminal research work on the design of analog filters used in communications and signal processing systems. By applying powerful analysis techniques to practical industrial applications, Dr. Sedra has helped to create new circuits and structures that are used in industry worldwide. Some of his notable achievements include the co-invention of the current conveyor, the development of low sensitivity structures for both active-RC and switched capacitor filters, and the development of a widely used filter design software package. In addition he has co-authored an internationally acclaimed microelectronics textbook.
SHORT
Adel Sedra is internationally recognized in the field of microelectronics and in particular for his seminal research on the design of analog filters used in communications and signal processing systems. Dr. Sedra has helped to create new circuits and structures that are used in industry worldwide. His achievements include the development of low sensitivity structures for both active-RC and switched capacitor filters.
Adel Sedra is internationally recognized for his scientific contributions to the field of microelectronics and in particular for his seminal research work on the design of analog filters used in communications and signal processing systems. By applying powerful analysis techniques to practical industrial applications, Dr. Sedra has helped to create new circuits and structures that are used in industry worldwide. Some of his notable achievements include the co-invention of the current conveyor, the development of low sensitivity structures for both active-RC and switched capacitor filters, and the development of a widely used filter design software package. In addition he has co-authored an internationally acclaimed microelectronics textbook.
SHORT
Adel Sedra is internationally recognized in the field of microelectronics and in particular for his seminal research on the design of analog filters used in communications and signal processing systems. Dr. Sedra has helped to create new circuits and structures that are used in industry worldwide. His achievements include the development of low sensitivity structures for both active-RC and switched capacitor filters.