Jul 11 2007
mPhase Technologies director Victor B. Lawrence has been named the recipient of the 2007 Simon Ramo Medal. Dr. Lawrence is Associate Dean and Batchelor Chair Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ. The award is being presented to Dr. Lawrence, "For technical innovation and leadership in the systems engineering of worldwide data communications networks," according to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., the sponsoring organization.
Ron Durando, President and CEO of mPhase Technologies, Inc., said: "We congratulate Dr. Lawrence on the occasion of this prestigious recognition and express considerable pride and admiration for his many achievements. We greatly value our professional and personal association."
Sponsored by Northrop Grumman, The Simon Ramo Medal was established by the IEEE Board of Directors in 1982 for exceptional achievement in systems engineering and systems science. It may be presented to an individual or multiple recipients up to three.
The award is named in honor of the distinguished engineering contributions of Dr. Simon Ramo, former Vice Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Executive Committee of TRW, Inc.
In the evaluation process, the following criteria were considered: significance of achievement in systems engineering and systems science or for technical leadership in a major innovative engineering project within the scope of the IEEE, originality, breadth, impact on technology, patents/publications, and the quality of the nomination.