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“Since taking the helm of AMD in 2014, Dr Su’s technological acumen and leadership have propelled the company to the forefront of semiconductor technology development,” said Imec CEO Luc Van den hove. “Under her leadership, AMD has become one of the most respected developers of supercomputing chips, supporting the evolving requirements of the data center and gaming industries, and fueling the emergence of AI applications.”
Su holds a PhD in electrical engineering from MIT.
Before joining AMD, she held engineering and management positions at Texas Instruments, IBM and Freescale. “Notably, during her tenure as vice -resident of IBM’s semiconductor research and development center, Su made significant contributions to silicon-on-insulator semiconductor manufacturing technologies”.
Van den hove added: “Lisa Su is an outspoken advocate for the role women can play in the semiconductor industry. The fact that she actively
encourages and empowers women to pursue engineering degrees and rewarding careers in the field resonates deeply with me. I therefore
hope that this recognition will help inspire girls and women to pursue their passions in STEM.”
The formal presentation will be in Antwerp in May.
Former awardees include Gordon Moore and Bill Gates.
Fittingly for a research lab award IMEC does not mention Dr. Su’s greatest accomplishment. Dr. Su insists upon design for ease of manufacture and test instead of throwing it over the wall research lab style.