Prof Arogyaswami Paulraj
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A brief biography
Professor Emeritus Arogyaswami Paulraj, Stanford University, is a pioneer of MIMO wireless communications, a technology break through that enables improved wireless performance. MIMO is now incorporated into all new wireless systems. Paulraj is the author of over 400 research papers, two textbooks, and a co-inventor in 80 US patents. Paulraj has won over a dozen awards, notably the National Inventors Hall of Fame (USPTO), Marconi Prize and Fellowship, 2014 and the IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal, 2011. He is a fellow of eight scientific / engineering national academies including the US, China, India, and Sweden. He is a fellow of IEEE and AAAS. In 1999, Paulraj founded Iospan Wireless Inc. - which developed and established MIMO-OFDMA wireless as the core 4G technology. Iospan was acquired by Intel Corporation in 2003. In 2004, he co-founded Beceem Communications Inc. The company became the market leader in 4G-WiMAX semiconductor and was acquired by Broadcom Corp. in 2010. In 2014 he founded Rasa Networks to develop Machine Learning tools for WiFi Networks. The company was acquired HPE in 2016. During his 30 years in the Indian (Navy) (1961-1991), he founded three national-level laboratories in India and headed one of India’s most successful military R&D projects – APSOH sonar. He received over a dozen awards (many at the national level) in India including the Padma Bhushan, Ati Vishist Seva Medal and the VASVIK Medal.
Education
B.E., Naval College of Engineering, Lonavala (1966)
Ph.D., Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (1973)
Current Interest Areas
MIMO Wireless Theory (Wikipedia Article)
Artificial Intelligence
Wireless Networks
Societal Impact of Information Technology
Honors (Chronological)
2020Member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences [Press Release]
2019IEEE RCC Technical Recognition Award [Press Release]
2018Inductee, National Inventors Hall of Fame, USPTO
2015Foreign Member, Chinese Academy of Engineering, CAE
2015Overseas Fellow, Indian National Science Academy, INSA
2014Marconi Prize and Fellowship
2014Foreign Fellow, Indian Academy of Sciences, IAS
2011IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal [Press Release]
2011Foreign Fellow, National Academy of Sciences India, NASI
2010Fellow, American Association for Advancement of Sciences, AAAS
2010Padma Bhushan (Civilian National Award - India)
2008Foreign Member, Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, IVA
2007Foreign Fellow, The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
2006Member, US National Academy of Engineering, USNAE
2003IEEE SP Society Technical Achievement Award
1998Fellow, Indian National Academy of Engineering, INAE
1996IEEE SPS Distinguished Lectureship
1990Fellow, IEEE
1990Fellow, Institution of Engineers, India
1987Fellow, Institution of Electronics and Telecom. Engineers, India
1985Scientist of the Year (Awarded by Government of India)
1983Ati Vishist Seva Medal (National Award, Military - India)
1982VASVIK Gold Medal (Industry Innovation - India)
1974V.K. Jain Memorial Gold Medal (Navy Award - India)
1974Vishist Seva Medal (National Award, Military - India)
1973Chief of Naval Staff Medal (Navy Award - India)
Other Recognitions
2014Lifetime Achievement Award, India Abroad, USA
2014Lifetime Achievement Award, Federation of Tamil Sangams, USA
2011Technology Leadership Award, Pan-IIT Council
1998Distinguished Alumnus Award, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
2014 Marconi Prize, a Nobel equivalent
Bangalore: Indian born scientist and Professor (Emeritus) at Stanford University Arogyaswami Joseph Paulraj has been awarded the prestigious 2014 Marconi Society Prize for developing the theory and applications of MIMO antennas.
His idea for using multiple antennas at both the transmitting and receiving stations - which is at the heart of the current high speed WiFi and 4G mobile systems - has revolutionised high speed wireless delivery of multimedia services for billions of people, said the Marconi Society in a release said.
"Paul has made profound contributions to wireless technology, and the resulting benefit to mankind is indisputable. Every wifi router and 4G phone today uses MIMO technology pioneered by him," Chairman of the Marconi Society Professor Sir David Payne said.
"MIMO will soon be pervasive in all wireless devices. Moreover, Paulraj's work has provided fertile ground for thousands of researchers to explore and advance MIMO's potential to enhance wireless spectrum efficiency," he added.
Reacting to the announcement Paul said: "In telecom there are two top recognitions; the IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal which has a bias toward theoretical contributions, and the Marconi Prize, which honours contributions that convert breakthrough ideas into products benefiting billions of people. I am incredibly honoured to have won both. The Marconi Prize emphasises service to humanity. It is the highest recognition I can imagine."
Each year Marconi Society recognises one or more scientists who pursue advances in communications and information technology for the social, economic and cultural development of all humanity.
The Marconi Society was founded by Gioia Marconi Braga, daughter of radio inventor Guglielmo Marconi.
2023: IET Faraday Medal
Oct 24, 2023: Business Standard'
New Delhi [India], October 24: The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), UK, awarded the 2023 Faraday Medal to Stanford University Professor Emeritus and Celesta Capital Advisor Arogyaswami Paulraj. Awarded at a ceremony in London this past weekend, Dr Paulraj became the 100th recipient of the medal, with his citation reading, 'For the invention, advancement, and commercialization of MIMO Wireless'. The Faraday Medal is one of the world's most prestigious awards for engineers and scientists who advance technologies with global impact.
MIMO (Multiple In, Multiple Out) wireless technology powers 4G, 5G mobile, and WiFi networks, with far-reaching impacts, including the revolution of high-speed wireless access, connecting 6.5 billion smartphone users and another 12 billion personal and machine-type devices to the internet. The ubiquitous broadband wireless connection to the internet would not be possible without MIMO. According to mobile and WiFi industry groups, the global economic value of MIMO-powered wireless networks was US $7.6 trillion in 2022.
MIMO uses multiple antennas at the transmitter and receiver in a wireless link, along with signal encoding at the transmitter and decoding at the receiver, to boost wireless data rates. Thousands of researchers and engineers in the US, China, and Europe advanced MIMO, noted by more than 400,000 research publications and 450,000 patents. First awarded in 1922 to Oliver Heaviside, the Faraday Medal is the longest-standing global recognition in science and technology. Named after Michael Faraday, the father of electromagnetism, early medalists included J.J. Thompson (discovery of the electron) and E. Rutherford (discovery of the atomic nucleus). More technology-focused winners include V. Zworykin (television) and R. N. Noyce (semiconductors). In recent years, the award has also recognized business leaders, and honored Wipro founder Mr. Azim Premji from India.
Commenting on the honor, Dr Paulraj said, "I am extremely honored to be awarded with the IET Faraday Medal. I believe digital access is truly an equalizer in terms of opportunity creation, and with 5G, India clearly has the potential to enter and succeed in deep technology industries. Since almost all the value addition in these industries comes from innovation and IP ownership, the industry has many barriers to entry. Going forward, India must thoroughly understand all the industry dynamics to frame a successful path.”
From a Naval officer to a Stanford professor
Currently an emeritus professor at Stanford, Dr Paulraj has received many global honors for his contributions to MIMO technology. He serves as a Senior Advisor to Celesta Capital, a Silicon Valley-headquartered venture capital firm focused on deep tech within the India-US corridor. Dr Paulraj serves on several advisory committees across the India and US R & D ecosystem, including serving as the Fabless Committee Chair with the Indian Semiconductor Mission.
Born in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India, in 1944, Paulraj joined the Indian Navy at age 16 and was commissioned in 1965. He served for 25 years before moving to Stanford University. His contributions from that period included well-known mathematical breakthroughs for signal estimation and high-resolution parameter estimation. He also led two successful projects in India to develop anti-submarine sonar systems. Notably, the APSOH sonar, developed between 1977 and 1983, was perhaps the world's most advanced sonar system and India's most successful military technology achievement from that period.
Dr Paulraj also founded/cofounded three national laboratories in India, spanning AI and robotics, military electronics, and high-performance computing. But circumstances led him to leave India in 1991 and join Stanford University. Dr Paulraj invented the MIMO technique in 1992, while working on a DARPA project for US defense.
