Professor Erol Gelenbe, an IEEE Fellow and ComSoc member, was awarded the 2017 Mustafa Prize in Information and Communication Sciences and Technology for his pioneering research on “Modeling and Performance Evaluation of Computer Systems.” Prof. Gelenbe invented the random neural network and the eponymous G-networks or Gelenbe Networks as a model for queueing systems.

After a six-year campaign, the new accreditation criteria for ?Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and
Similarly Named Engineering Programs? have received final approval from ABET (the Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology).

Telecommunication Engineering is finally very close to being recognized as distinct education discipline. Seven months ago on October 25, 2013, ABET Board approved new accreditation criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, and Similarly Named Engineering Programs

Standing next to Alan Weissberger talking you might feel whatever you want to feel, but one thing is absolutely sure – you feel energized by the smartness, sharpness of thoughts and energy that is radiating from this person.