George H. Heilmeier

(EE'58, PhD, Princeton)

Chairman Emeritus, Telcordia Technologies, Inc. (formerly Bellcore)

Dr. George H. Heilmeier is Chairman Emeritus of Telcordia Technologies, formerly Bellcore, a leading provider of communications software and professional services. Prior to announcing his retirement in November 1997, he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He also served as Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of Texas Instruments, Inc., Director of DARPA and Head of Solid State Device Research at RCA. Dr. Heilmeier received international recognition for his discovery of several new electro-optic effects in liquid crystals leading to the development of the first liquid crystal displays for watches, calculators, and instrumentation. He holds 15 patents.

Dr. Heilmeier received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 1958 and M.A., M.S.E., and Ph.D. degrees in solid-state electronics from Princeton University. He is known for his operational, technical and strategic leadership in transforming new technologies into market driven successes. Dr. Heilmeier has received numerous awards, including the Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Medal, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Founders Medal, the National Academy of Engineering's highest honor the Founders Award, the Japan Prize in Computers and Communications, the Industrial Research Institute Medal, and the National Medal of Science among others. In 2002, he received the Pioneer of Stealth Award for Visionary Leadership and Trailblazing Contributions of Enduring National Significance in the Development of Low Observable Aircraft." He served as a White House Fellow, and is a Life Fellow of the IEEE and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is a member of the Defense Science Board, and the National Security Agency Advisory Board. He serves on the Boards of Directors of TRW, the MITRE Corporation, INET Technologies Inc., Teletech Holdings, and Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Corporation. He is also a member of the National Academy of Engineering and Chairman of the General Motors Technology Advisory Board. Dr. Heilmeier's leadership in telecommunications and technology management was also recognized through honorary doctorate degrees from Stevens Institute and the Israeli Institute of Technology (the Technion).

Dr. Heilmeier is a loyal supporter and alumnus of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, serving on its Board of Overseers.