The Chandra Family Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is proud to welcome the six newest members of the Academy of Distinguished Alumni. The inductees will be honored at an Academy dinner on October 16, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
Established in 2017, induction into the Academy is the highest honor the department bestows on its alumni. The Academy celebrates graduates of the department for their outstanding contributions to Texas ECE, their significant accomplishments in industry, business, or academia, and their leadership in the field of electrical and computer engineering.
This year we recognize the following distinguished alumni:
Robert Canik
BSEE, 1985
MSEE, 1996
Shanaz Hemmati
BSEE, 1985
Carl Meade
BSEE, 1973
MSEE, 1975 (Caltech)
Michael Nassirian
BSEE, 1981
MSBME, 1982
Peng T. Ong
BSEE, 1986
MS CS, 1988 (University of Illinois)
John Sheputis
BSEE, 1988
MBA, 1993 (Northwestern)
