Richard C. Jaeger

Biography

Distinguished University Professor and Electronics Stem Chair at Auburn University in Alabama, Dr. Richard C. Jaeger has been a leader in curriculum development since 1979. As interim director of wireless engineering at Auburn, he led the development of the new Bachelor of Wireless Engineering degree program at the school. Dr. Jaeger championed the development of Auburn's Alabama Microelectronics Science and Technology Center, a site that allows undergraduates hands-on fabrication experience. His microelectronic fabrication and circuit design textbooks are widely used throughout the world.

An IEEE Fellow, Dr. Jaeger is vice president of the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society and has served as the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Council president and editor of the IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits. He has published more than 200 technical papers and articles. Dr. Jaeger's awards include the IEEE Computer Society's Outstanding Contribution Award and Golden Core Recognition, the IEEE Third Millennium Medal, and the IEEE Education Society McGraw-Hill/ Jacob Millman Award.