Dr. Gary Fedder

Biography

Gary Fedder is a Howard M. Wilkoff Professor and Faculty Director of the Manufacturing Futures Institute at Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering. He has contributed to the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering by focusing on the design and manufacturing of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), micro/nanosensors, stretchable electronics, and digital twin systems in manufacturing. Fedder has published over 300 research publications and holds 21 patents, showcasing his extensive experience and innovation in his field. He is a Fellow of IEEE for his contributions to integrated MEMS and has served in various editorial positions, including on the executive editorial board of the IoP Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering. Fedder has previously held significant administrative roles at Carnegie Mellon, including Vice Provost for Research and Associate Dean for Research. His educational background includes a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley. Beyond academia, he played a pivotal role in the U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Partnership and actively engages in advancing the future of manufacturing through partnerships across industry and government.

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