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Fri, December 12, 2025
On December 4, before an audience of more than 1,500 global technology and semiconductor leaders in San Jose, California, National Academy of Engineering President Tsu-Jae Liu was presented with the Global Semiconductor Alliance’s (GSA) Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award—the organization’s most prestigious honor. The award recognizes individuals whose vision, innovation, and global influence have shaped and advanced the semiconductor industry and its broader ecosystem.
In receiving the award, Liu became the first woman in academia to earn the distinction—an achievement that underscored her scientific leadership and enduring influence across the field. Throughout her career, she has contributed significantly to advances in semiconductor technology—from early research at Xerox PARC to more than two decades of work at the University of California, Berkeley, where her leadership and technical innovations helped lay the groundwork for the FinFET transistor and other high-performance, energy-efficient devices.
In her remarks, Liu expressed gratitude for the mentors, collaborators, and research communities that have supported her throughout her career. She also acknowledged the significance of receiving an award named after Dr. Morris Chang, whose legacy as a leader and innovator resonates strongly with her own professional journey.
Now serving as President of the NAE, Tsu-Jae Liu continues to champion interdisciplinary collaboration, discovery-driven research, and the cultivation of engineering talent. Her recognition by the GSA highlights not only her technical contributions but also her leadership in shaping a vibrant, innovative future for the global semiconductor and engineering community.